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• EU's Juncker snubs Greek PM after 'absurd' debt deal rebuff
• More than 2,000 migrants rescued in Mediterranean, operations ongoing
• Mexico strengthens security in restive south ahead of Sunday vote
• China ship disaster death toll jumps, company says sorry
• Obama faces new dynamic with Europe at G7 summit in Germany
• Scud missile fired at Saudi Arabia as 38 Yemenis reported killed
• American Pharoah gives Zayat biggest prize in racing
• Hurricane Blanca churns toward Mexico
• Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT
• Tiger Woods shoots worst round of career, 85, at Memorial
• Blanca, a Category 3 hurricane, heads toward Mexico's Baja
• Broncos in 1st, Storm close behind in National Rugby League
• Pettersen takes 1-stroke lead in Manulife LPGA Classic
• California student accepted to every Ivy League school
• Blatter sends best as Women's World Cup kicks off
• Major migrant rescue operation underway in Med
• FIFA website refers to Women's World Cup players as 'his'
• Slick Barca cruise past Juventus to win Champions League
• UK's Cameron to vent dismay over EU-U.S. trade deal delay at G7
• American Pharoah becomes 1st Triple Crown winner in 37 years
• Libyan state oil company to send fuel to western region opposing Tripoli
• Associated Press Champions League final player rankings
• Sudan's Bashir forms new government: state media
• Behind tough talk on Russia, G-7 leaders face tough reality
• Two Russians abducted in Sudan's Darfur freed: embassy
• Over 50 of UK Cameron's lawmakers will join EU exit campaign: paper
• Colombian anti-kidnap chief's daughter released
• Pope says ruling on Medjugorje 'apparitions' near
• UK warns 500,000 migrants could try Mediterranean crossing
• Dominican lawmakers tentatively approve re-election bill
• Greece and Ukraine crises drown out G7 summit agenda
• Blast kills U.S. citizen, injures four at Bulgarian military plant
• Hurricane Blanca weakens as it closes in on Mexico's Pacific coast
• The Latest: Pique snags unique souvenir of CL victory
• Princess Charlotte first official photos issued by UK palace
• Sudan: 2 Russian pilots held by gunmen in Darfur released
• Turks to vote in election set to shape Erdogan's legacy
• Turkish official says TNT used in Kurdish rally blasts
• Venezuelan president cancels Rome meeting with Pope due to flu

EU's Juncker snubs Greek PM after 'absurd' debt deal rebuff Posted: 06 Jun 2015 10:59 AM PDT By Jan Strupczewski and Lefteris Papadimas BRUSSELS/ATHENS (Reuters) - The European Union's chief executive declined to speak to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Saturday after the leftist leader rejected as "absurd" international creditors' terms for a cash-for-reform deal to keep his country from default. An EU official said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, who has tried to bridge the gap between Athens and its lenders, refused to take a telephone call from the Greek premier since there was nothing new to discuss. A Greek government official denied the report and said Tsipras held a conference call on the debt crisis with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande.

More than 2,000 migrants rescued in Mediterranean, operations ongoing Posted: 06 Jun 2015 09:52 AM PDT More than 2,000 migrants were rescued from five wooden boats in the Mediterranean on Saturday and as many as seven other vessels have been reported at sea, the privately funded Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) and Italy's coastguard said. The migrants were packed onto wooden fishing boats in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast. Italy's coastguard, which coordinates sea rescue efforts in from Rome, could not confirm the number of migrants who had been saved so far, but said about a dozen different migrant boats had been reported and rescue operations were ongoing.

Mexico strengthens security in restive south ahead of Sunday vote Posted: 06 Jun 2015 01:55 PM PDT Mexico's government has moved about 40,000 federal police, soldiers and marines into several restive southern states to try to safeguard Sunday's midterm elections, a source close to the operation said on Saturday. National Security Commissioner Monte Alejandro Rubido told reporters on Saturday the operation to dispatch federal police and soldiers to the trouble spots ahead of the election began on Friday. The lower house of Mexico's Congress, nine state governorships and more than 1,000 posts in state legislatures and mayors' offices are up for grabs in Sunday's election.

China ship disaster death toll jumps, company says sorry Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:34 AM PDT By Megha Rajagopalan and Joseph Campbell JIANLI, China (Reuters) - The death toll from a Chinese cruise ship which capsized during a storm in the Yangtze River jumped to 396 on Saturday, leaving fewer than 50 still missing, as the boat operator apologized and said it would cooperate with investigations. State television showed pictures of workers clad in protective gear and wearing masks prizing open doors with crowbars and using axes to clear away debris from the ship, which is being held up by cranes and wires attached to barges. Jiang Zhao, general manager of the company which operated the Eastern Star, bowed in apology for the disaster during an interview with state media, saying they would "fully" cooperate with the investigation.

Obama faces new dynamic with Europe at G7 summit in Germany Posted: 06 Jun 2015 08:53 AM PDT By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When President Barack Obama attends the Group of Seven summit in Germany on Sunday, he will join fellow leaders who are growing accustomed to a new dynamic in the transatlantic relationship: less direction from Washington, more demands on Europe. In responding to Russia's intervention in Ukraine, the crisis in Libya and efforts to advance Middle East peace, European leaders have stepped up their role after a real or perceived sense that the United States was drawing back. Some privately express frustration at what they view as reluctance by the Obama administration to get involved.

Scud missile fired at Saudi Arabia as 38 Yemenis reported killed Posted: 06 Jun 2015 12:21 PM PDT By Noah Browning and Mohammed Ghobari DUBAI/SANAA (Reuters) - Yemen's dominant Houthi group and its army allies fired a Scud missile at Saudi Arabia which the kingdom said it shot down on Saturday, in a major escalation of two months of war. Arab air strikes and shelling after the attack killed 38 Yemenis in provinces near Saudi Arabia, according to reports in the Houthi-controled state news agency Saba which could not be immediately confirmed. In the first reported use of a ballistic missile in the conflict, the Scud was fired on Saturday morning at the city of Khamees Mushait in the kingdom's southwest and was intercepted by two Patriot missiles, a statement by the Saudi military said.

American Pharoah gives Zayat biggest prize in racing Posted: 06 Jun 2015 05:08 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The Triple Crown Trophy that went unclaimed for nearly four decades was in the firm grasp of American Pharoah's owner, Ahmed Zayat.

Hurricane Blanca churns toward Mexico Posted: 06 Jun 2015 05:03 PM PDT Mexico City (AFP) - Hurricane Blanca barreled toward Mexico and its Los Cabos tourist area on the Pacific Saturday as a weakening but still powerful Category Three storm, packing heavy rain and strong winds.

Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT Posted: 06 Jun 2015 05:03 PM PDT JIANLI, China (AP) — Disaster teams searched the Yangtze River on Saturday for dozens of missing bodies from the Eastern Star as the death toll in the cruiser's capsizing rose to nearly 400, making it China's deadliest boat disaster in nearly seven decades. Authorities have attributed the overturning of the ship late Monday to sudden, severe winds, but also have placed the captain and his first engineer in police custody.

Tiger Woods shoots worst round of career, 85, at Memorial Posted: 06 Jun 2015 04:51 PM PDT DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Tiger Woods hit a new low with a career high.

Blanca, a Category 3 hurricane, heads toward Mexico's Baja Posted: 06 Jun 2015 04:41 PM PDT CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Businesses boarded over windows and thousands of troops were put on alert Saturday as Hurricane Blanca roared toward Mexico's Baja California Peninsula as a powerful Category 3 storm.

Broncos in 1st, Storm close behind in National Rugby League Posted: 06 Jun 2015 04:38 PM PDT SYDNEY (AP) — The Brisbane Broncos moved into first place in the National Rugby League and the Melbourne Storm remained just two points behind, after both had comfortable wins in the 13th round.

Pettersen takes 1-stroke lead in Manulife LPGA Classic Posted: 06 Jun 2015 04:30 PM PDT CAMBRIDGE, Ontario (AP) — Suzann Pettersen took a one-stroke lead Saturday in the Manulife LPGA Classic, making an eagle and four birdies on the first 11 holes and closing with seven pars for a 6-under 66.

California student accepted to every Ivy League school Posted: 06 Jun 2015 04:25 PM PDT FULLERTON, California (AP) — It would have been a success story if Fullerton High School senior Fernando Rojas, the son of Mexican immigrants whose schooling stopped in the eighth grade, was accepted to college. But the 17-year-old achieved a surprising clean sweep — he was accepted to every elite Ivy League school.

Blatter sends best as Women's World Cup kicks off Posted: 06 Jun 2015 04:23 PM PDT Outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter sent his good wishes as the 2015 Women's World Cup kicked off on Saturday with hosts Canada playing Group A rivals China in the opening game. Just before the match, the 79-year-old Blatter wrote on his Twitter account: "In one hour, the 7th @FIFAWWC starts in Edmonton. The biggest tournament in the history of the women's game opens with FIFA mired in corruption allegations that threaten to overshadow the four-week event.

Major migrant rescue operation underway in Med Posted: 06 Jun 2015 04:09 PM PDT Nearly 3,500 migrants were rescued Saturday from 15 boats off the coast of Libya, Italy's coastguard said. The boats -- nine wooden boats thought to be converted fishing vessels and six large rubber dinghies -- were all found drifting around 45 miles off the Libyan coast after issuing distress calls via satellite phone on Saturday morning, the coastguard said. Boats from the Italian, German and Irish navies took part in the rescue operation, which was coordinated in its initial stages by MOAS, a privately-funded rescue operation operating out of Malta in partnership with the Doctors without Borders (MSF) charity.

FIFA website refers to Women's World Cup players as 'his' Posted: 06 Jun 2015 04:08 PM PDT EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — It may be the Women's World Cup, but FIFA's matchtracker started the tournament by referring to the athletes as men.

Slick Barca cruise past Juventus to win Champions League Posted: 06 Jun 2015 04:03 PM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Barcelona's mighty attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar won the Champions League on Saturday with a 3-1 victory over Juventus that showed the beauty of fluent and attacking football after days of scandal that have tarnished the sport.

UK's Cameron to vent dismay over EU-U.S. trade deal delay at G7 Posted: 06 Jun 2015 04:01 PM PDT By Andrew Osborn GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron will use a meeting of the Group of Seven industrial nations to vent frustration at what he sees as poor progress toward a multibillion-dollar trade deal between the European Union and the United States. Cameron, in bullish mood after winning re-election with a surprise majority last month, is expected to raise the issue in one-to-one talks with U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday at the G7 and to join host Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, in pushing EU officials to speed negotiations. "That was over 700 days ago, and the prime minister feels we should be making swifter progress." Cameron wanted a political deal by the year-end, the official said, warning the global cost of not getting one was about 630 million pounds ($962.01 million) daily.

American Pharoah becomes 1st Triple Crown winner in 37 years Posted: 06 Jun 2015 04:01 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — American Pharoah has won horse racing's first Triple Crown in 37 years, achieving one of the sporting world's rarest feats.

Libyan state oil company to send fuel to western region opposing Tripoli Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:51 PM PDT Libyan state oil company NOC is delivering petrol to a western region opposing a self-declared government in charge of the Tripoli capital, it said in a bid to showcase its impartiality in a power struggle dividing the country. The member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has two governments, with the internationally recognized premier working out the east since losing control of Tripoli in August to a rival administration, part of a wider struggle four years after the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi. Tripoli-based NOC has sought to stay out of the conflict to avoid legal questions from customers worried that oil sales will end up on bank accounts controlled by a non-recognized government.

Associated Press Champions League final player rankings Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:43 PM PDT BERLIN (AP) — AP player rankings out of 10 for both sides in the Champions League final following Barcelona's 3-1 win over Juventus on Saturday:

Sudan's Bashir forms new government: state media Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:41 PM PDT Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir formed a new government late Saturday, state media reported, more than a month after he swept elections boycotted by the mainstream opposition and marred by poor turnout. Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court on war crimes charges, dissolved his last cabinet when he was sworn in for a new five-year term last Tuesday. Lieutenant General Mustafa Osman Obeid, the army's chief-of-staff, was appointed acting defence minister.

Behind tough talk on Russia, G-7 leaders face tough reality Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:37 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Behind the tough talk on Russia expected from President Barack Obama and other leaders gathering in Germany this weekend is a stark reality.

Two Russians abducted in Sudan's Darfur freed: embassy Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:36 PM PDT Two Russians kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur in January have been freed by their captors, a spokesman for Russia's embassy in Khartoum said Saturday. The men, Sergei Cherepanov and Mikhail Antyufeev, arrived at Khartoum airport from Zalingei on Saturday afternoon, an AFP correspondent said. Both appeared in good health as they attended a press conference at the airport with the Russian ambassador and Sudanese officials.

Over 50 of UK Cameron's lawmakers will join EU exit campaign: paper Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:25 PM PDT More than 50 lawmakers from David Cameron's Conservative Party are to join a campaign backing Britain's exit from the European Union unless the British prime minister achieves radical changes in the bloc, according to the Sunday Telegraph newspaper. The lawmakers will be part of a new group called Conservatives for Britain (CfB), which will support Cameron's bid for reform while urging an end to EU membership unless significant changes are achieved, the paper said.

Colombian anti-kidnap chief's daughter released Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:20 PM PDT The daughter of the head of Colombia's National Protection Unit, the force charged with guarding potential kidnap and assassination victims, has been released by her abductors, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Saturday. Daniela Mora, 11, the daughter of UNP chief Diego Mora, was abducted Thursday by unknown assailants as she left school in Cucuta, a city on the Venezuelan border. "We welcome the news that Daniela Mora has been released and is with her parents.

Pope says ruling on Medjugorje 'apparitions' near Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:18 PM PDT The Vatican is close to making a ruling on the alleged apparitions of the Madonna in the Bosnian town of Medjugorje, one of the most controversial cases in the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis said on Saturday. Six children first reported visions of the Virgin Mary in the once obscure town in 1981. Many others, however, believe the alleged apparitions are a hoax.

UK warns 500,000 migrants could try Mediterranean crossing Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:09 PM PDT ROME (AP) — Naval vessels from Italy, Britain, Ireland and other countries steamed toward the waters off Libya on Saturday to rescue the latest wave of migrants from smugglers' boats. British authorities warned that up to 500,000 people could attempt the perilous crossing this summer.

Dominican lawmakers tentatively approve re-election bill Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:05 PM PDT SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Legislators in the Dominican Republic tentatively approved a bill Saturday that would allow presidents to seek re-election for a consecutive second term.

Greece and Ukraine crises drown out G7 summit agenda Posted: 06 Jun 2015 03:03 PM PDT By Noah Barkin GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) industrial nations meet on Sunday in the Bavarian Alps for a summit overshadowed by Greece's debt crisis and ongoing violence in Ukraine. Host Angela Merkel is hoping to secure commitments from her G7 guests to tackle global warming to build momentum in the run-up to a major United Nations climate summit in Paris in December.

Blast kills U.S. citizen, injures four at Bulgarian military plant Posted: 06 Jun 2015 02:44 PM PDT An explosion at a military plant in central Bulgaria killed one American citizen and injured four other people on Saturday, the U.S embassy in Sofia said. Bulgaria's Interior Ministry said earlier in the day that the accident occurred during an experimental production test at a shooting range located in a military complex in the village of Anevo -- part of the state-owned arms producer VMZ Sopot. "The U.S. Embassy regretfully confirms the death of one Department of Defense contractor and the injury of two other contractors and a Bulgarian translator in a training accident on June 6 in Anevo," the embassy said in a statement.

Hurricane Blanca weakens as it closes in on Mexico's Pacific coast Posted: 06 Jun 2015 02:29 PM PDT Hurricane Blanca weakened slightly to a category 3 storm on Saturday as it churned toward Mexico's Baja California peninsula, according to the latest update form the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). Blanca, the second hurricane to form off Mexico's Pacific coast this year, is located about 320 miles (510 km) south of the tourist hub of Cabo San Lucas at the tip of the peninsula. The hurricane, which was rated a category 4 storm earlier in the day, features maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour (195 km/h), and is expected to make landfall early Monday morning near the lightly-populated area of San Carlos, a small fishing village.

The Latest: Pique snags unique souvenir of CL victory Posted: 06 Jun 2015 02:24 PM PDT BERLIN (AP) — The Latest from the Champions League final:

Princess Charlotte first official photos issued by UK palace Posted: 06 Jun 2015 02:24 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Britain's royal family has released the first official photos of month-old Princess Charlotte, photographed by her mother in the arms of elder brother Prince George.

Sudan: 2 Russian pilots held by gunmen in Darfur released Posted: 06 Jun 2015 02:20 PM PDT KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — A Sudanese governor says that two Russian pilots who were held by gunmen in the country's restive western Darfur region since January have been freed, and that no ransom was paid.

Turks to vote in election set to shape Erdogan's legacy Posted: 06 Jun 2015 02:05 PM PDT By Daren Butler and Ayla Jean Yackley ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turks go to the polls on Sunday in the closest parliamentary election in more than a decade, one that could pave the way for President Tayyip Erdogan to amass greater power or end 12 years of single-party rule for the AK Party he founded. Efforts to end a three-decade Kurdish insurgency as well as Erdogan's political ambitions could hinge on that party's fate. Turkey's most popular yet most divisive politician, Erdogan seeks a large majority for the ruling AK Party to boost his powers.

Turkish official says TNT used in Kurdish rally blasts Posted: 06 Jun 2015 02:04 PM PDT ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish police have determined that at least one of the lethal explosions at a Kurdish party rally this week was from TNT, and that both explosions involved "cellphone mechanisms," a government minister said Saturday. Two people were killed.

Venezuelan president cancels Rome meeting with Pope due to flu Posted: 06 Jun 2015 01:58 PM PDT Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Saturday he had canceled a planned trip to Rome, during which he was due to meet Pope Francis, because he is sick with flu. Maduro, a socialist, had been due to meet the Argentine Pope on Sunday. "Due to being hit by flu and otitis, doctors have forbidden me to get on a plane and make the journey," he said in a broadcast on state television, adding he was seeking to reschedule the meeting.

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