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Ukraine and rebels trade blame for violating ceasefire

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists accused each other on Wednesday of attempting to break a six-month-old peace agreement, with a rebel official warning of the threat of "big war" if the ceasefire crumbles.
  

The Economist magazine goes to Italian owners of Juventus football club

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Under 39 year old chief executive John Elkann, the Agnelli industrial clan is using high-profile assets to boost its clout in English-speaking cultures.

How Do You Say 'Wimpy Kid' in Latin?

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Hoping to promote Latin, a Vatican official has translated his first work of fiction: the popular children’s book “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.”

Flooding Prompts 11,000 to Evacuate Buenos Aires Province

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Heavy weekend rains have caused flooding in some parts of Argentina’s largest province.

Australia's Abbott Under Fire After Gay-Marriage Vote Blocked

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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he could yet win coming elections, despite sagging poll numbers and party tumult after a decision not to allow a parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage.

China Intervenes to Support Tumbling Yuan

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China intervened to prop up the yuan in the last minutes of trading, according to people familiar with the matter, in an apparent attempt to prevent an excessive fall in the currency.

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Islamic State Affiliate Beheads Croatian Hostage

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Islamic State’s Egyptian affiliate said it has beheaded a Croatian national held since last month, an indication that the insurgency in the country is growing bolder.

Iranian-Brokered Truces Start in Three Syrian Towns

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Two-day cease-fires go into effect as Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif arrives in the capital Damascus for talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Sweden Loses Hope of Imminent Breakthrough in Assange Inquiry

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Sweden’s judicial authorities have lost hope of interrogating Julian Assange over allegations of unlawful coercion and molestation before the statute of limitations on these alleged crimes expires.

Archaeologist believes he may have found remains of ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti — hidden in King Tut’s tomb

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Nefertiti — she’s an ancient Egyptian queen and the source of a fantastic mystery regarding the iconic remnants of long-lost royalty.For decades, archaeologists have speculated on the location of the queen’s remains, the last royal mummy missing from the dynasty of the famous King Tutankhamun, better known as King Tut. But now, an archaeologist claims that he has found her secret tomb in the Valley of the Kings, hidden just beyond a wall near the resting place of the boy-pharaoh.Read full article >>









Islamic State affiliate in Egypt claims beheading of foreign hostage 

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CAIRO — An Islamic State affiliate in Egypt claimed Wednesday to have beheaded a Croatian national the group had held hostage for weeks. Jihadist-linked social media accounts circulated a gruesome photo of the aftermath of the alleged slaying. The killing, if confirmed, would mark the first execution of a foreign national by Egyptian jihadists who have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.Read full article >>









China’s credibility on the line as yuan slides again, global markets slump 

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BEIJING — China’s currency slid for a second day on Wednesday, sending more shockwaves through global financial markets and raising fresh questions about the credibility of the country’s economic management.Read full article >>









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For events at the new U.S. Embassy in Havana, a question: Whom to invite? 

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HAVANA — When Secretary of State John F. Kerry arrives here Friday for a ceremony to raise the Stars and Stripes once more at the U.S. Embassy in Cuba, he’ll be the highest-ranking American official to set foot on the island in more than half a century. Read full article >>









North Korea 'executes vice premier for discontent with leader'

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Choe Yong-Gon executed for voicing frustration at the policies of leader Kim Jong-un, says South Korea news agency











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Landmine Attack Raises Korean Tensions

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North Korea’s alleged land mine attack on South Korean soldiers is likely to strain inter-Korean relations further, South Korean government officials and experts say. South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Monday accused the North of crossing the Military Demarcation Line and planting land mines last week that maimed two South Korean soldiers. The North has not responded to the accusations. The alleged mine attack drew sharp criticism from the South and the United States, two allies that...

Los Angeles Marks 50th Anniversary of Watts Riots

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As Ferguson, Missouri observes the first anniversary of riots sparked by the shooting of a black man by a white policeman, the West Coast city of Los Angeles marks the 50th anniversary of the riots in a poor African-American neighborhood also sparked by a clash between white policemen and black residents. Some protesters from the 1965 Watts riots still have vivid memories of that event. Masai Minters was 15 years old during the riots. "You could see the helicopters buzzing around,...

China Further Devalues Yuan Currency

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China has allowed the value of its yuan currency to drop for a second consecutive day, doubling down on a surprise move that rattled global markets and could raise tensions with its trade competitors. The yuan's market rate fell 1.6 percent Wednesday after falling nearly 2 percent a day earlier, which was its biggest single-day drop in a decade. China's central bank, which strictly controls the currency, described the move as temporary and meant to make the value of the yuan...

Protests Dwindle in Ferguson

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The central U.S. city of Ferguson, Missouri was much calmer Tuesday night, as riot police appeared to outnumber the small number of demonstrators marking the first anniversary of the shooting death of an unarmed black man by a white police officer. As midnight approached, a few dozen people were on the streets, mostly mingling quietly on the side of the road. It was a stark contrast to Monday night, when police arrested about two dozen protesters in the St. Louis suburb after...

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Behind the Protests, Ferguson Remains a Community in Transition

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The shooting death of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri touched off a wave of protests in this St. Louis suburb that continues to place it in the headlines one year after the incident. As VOA’s Kane Farabaugh reports, some residents are trying to shine a positive light on a community still in transition.

Poland Waiting on US Legal Help in Polanski Extradition

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A Polish court, which is to rule on filmmaker Roman Polanski's extradition to the United States over a 1977 child sex conviction, said on Wednesday it had not received requested legal help from the United States before a deadline expired. This may prove a potential stumbling block in the legal case. At a sitting in May, the court said it had requested further information from the U.S. authorities by Aug. 8, and adjourned the case until mid-September. The court has now extended the...

Tension in Ferguson Subsides

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Many expect that the state of emergency will be lifted as the tension in Ferguson subsides.

Los Angeles Marks 50th Anniversary of Watts Riots

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As Ferguson, Missouri observes the first anniversary of riots sparked by the shooting of a black man by a white policeman, the West Coast city of Los Angeles marks the 50th anniversary of the riots in a poor African-American neighborhood also sparked by a clash between white policemen and black residents. Zlatica Hoke reports that some protesters from the 1965 Watts riots still have vivid memories of that event.

Behind the Protests, Ferguson Remains a Community in Transition 

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The shooting death of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri touched off a wave of protests in this St. Louis suburb that continues to place it in the headlines one year after the incident. As VOA’s Kane Farabaugh reports, some residents are trying to shine a positive light on a community still in transition.

Trump's thoughts on Hillary Clinton, Obamacare and Ronald Reagan - USA TODAY

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Trump's thoughts on Hillary Clinton, Obamacare and Ronald Reagan
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It was another night of Donald Trump when the presidential contender sat down with Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity on Tuesday. Some highlights: On women, Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush: I cherish women. I think I can do more for women than Hillary can ... 
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AP Exclusive: Cuba Dissidents Won't Attend US Embassy Event - ABC News

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AP Exclusive: Cuba Dissidents Won't Attend US Embassy Event
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The Obama administration doesn't plan to invite Cuban dissidents to Secretary of State John Kerry's historic flag-raising at the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday, vividly illustrating how U.S. policy is shifting focus from the island's opposition to ...
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The Latest on Ferguson: Crowd thins along West Florissant - Chron.com

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The Latest on Ferguson: Crowd thins along West Florissant
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FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The latest in the events surrounding the anniversary of the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri (all times local): 12 a.m.. Only a few dozen people out of a crowd that once numbered around 100 still remain ...

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Islamic State Affiliate Claims Beheading of Croatian Hostage - Wall Street Journal

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Islamic State Affiliate Claims Beheading of Croatian Hostage
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CAIRO—Islamic State's Egyptian affiliate Wednesday said it has beheaded a Croatian national held since last month, the first time the group has executed a foreign hostage and an indication that the insurgency in the country is growing bolder. Tamislav ...
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North Korea executes top leader for discontent with Kim Jong Un: Report - Times of India

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North Korea executes top leader for discontent with Kim Jong Un: Report
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SEOUL: North Korea's vice premier was executed by firing squad this year after showing discontent with the policies of the country's leader Kim Jong Un, a South Korean media report said on Wednesday. READ ALSO: N Korea's Kim has executed 70 officials ...
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Sex charges against Wikileaks' Assange to expire - Toronto Star

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Sex charges against Wikileaks' Assange to expire
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Sex allegations against Julian Assange are set to reach their five-year expiration date in a few days — but the founder of WikiLeaks will remain at the Ecuadorian embassy in London where he has sought asylum since 2012. “Media reports 'Julian #Assange ...
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A lovefest for Donald Trump in Birch Run, Mich. - Detroit Free Press

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A lovefest for Donald Trump in Birch Run, Mich.
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BIRCH RUN, Mich. — Addressing about 2,000 very enthusiastic people at the Birch Run Expo Center, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump touched on everything from immigration, China, the military, Obamacare and his Republican opponents.
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Appearance of Oath Keepers in Ferguson raises concerns and criticism - The Denver Post

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Appearance of Oath Keepers in Ferguson raises concerns and criticism
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Oath Keepers with rifles walk along West Florissant Avenue as demonstrators protested Monday in Ferguson, Mo., to mark one year since Michael Brown's death. (Scott Olson, Getty Images). FERGUSON, Mo. — The return of an armed militia group patrolling ...
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Iran Foreign Minister Discusses Syria With Hezbollah Leader - New York Times

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Iran Foreign Minister Discusses Syria With Hezbollah Leader
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BEIRUT — The television station of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group says its leader has discussed attempts to find a resolution to Syria's civil war with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Zarif is in Lebanon on his way to Syria, where ...
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US military helicopter crashes in waters off Okinawa - Reuters

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US military helicopter crashes in waters off Okinawa
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TOKYO A U.S. military helicopter crashed in waters off the Japanese southern island of Okinawa, Japan's defense ministry said on Wednesday, citing information from the U.S. military. The Japanese Coast Guard said it was helping to look for crew from ...
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NATO, Russia military drills fuel risk of war, study suggests - Fox News

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NATO, Russia military drills fuel risk of war, study suggests
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A think tank warned Wednesday that an increase in the scale and number of military exercises undertaken by both NATO and Russia is increasing the chance of a European conflict. Ian Kearns, director of the London-based European Leadership Network, ...
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U.S. Army Helicopter Crashes on a Ship Near Japan

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(TOKYO) — A U.S. Army helicopter crashed while landing on a Navy ship Wednesday off Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, injuring seven people and damaging the aircraft, officials said.
The H-60 helicopter made a hard landing on the USNS Red Cloud cargo vessel around 20 miles (30 kilometers) east of Okinawa, U.S. Forces Japan said in a statement, adding that the cause was under investigation. Okinawa is home to most of the tens of thousands of U.S. troops in Japan.
The injured were transported to a Navy hospital, the statement said. Their conditions were not immediately clear.
The other 10 people aboard the helicopter were not hurt, said Japanese coast guard spokesman Shinya Terada.
Japanese national broadcaster NHK showed video of the helicopter sitting on the cargo ship, with its tail broken off and its body partly covered with an orange tarp.
The presence of so many U.S. troops on Okinawa — more than half of about 50,000 American troops in Japan — has been a source of friction and Okinawans have long complained about crime, accidents and noise from the U.S. bases.
A plan formulated in 1996 between the Japanese and American governments would move U.S. Marine Air Station Futenma from a populated neighborhood to a less developed area, but Okinawans want the Marine base moved off the island altogether.
Wednesday’s accident coincided with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga’s visit to the island for talks with Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga, a vocal opponent of the relocation plan.
“For those who live near (U.S.) bases, it’s a serious matter,” he said at the outset of the talks, reminding Suga of Okinawa’s burden and risk of accommodating the U.S. military bases.
Onaga has threatened to revoke an approval for reclamation work to build an off-shore runway in the area called Henoko.
Suga called the helicopter accident “extremely regrettable,” and told reporters that he has lodged a protest to the U.S. military over it, asking for prompt information disclosure, thorough investigation and implementing preventive measures.
Since the island prefecture reverted to Japanese control in 1972, there have been 45 crashes involving U.S. military aircraft, according to Okinawan government statistics. The island was the scene of a harsh World War II battle and was U.S. occupied for 27 years.
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AP Top News at 12:44 a.m. EDT

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Protest after Texas officer who killed unarmed teen firedARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - A police officer who killed an unarmed college football player during a suspected burglary at a Texas car dealership was fired Tuesday for making mistakes that the city's police chief said caused a deadly confrontation that put him and other officers in danger. Arlington officer Brad Miller, 49, could also face criminal charges once police complete their investigation, Police Chief Will Johnson said.
Clinton relents, gives up possession of private email serverWASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Rodham Clinton relented Tuesday to months of demands she relinquish the personal email server she used while secretary of state, directing the device be given to the Justice Department. The decision advances the investigation into the Democratic presidential front-runner's use of a private email account as the nation's top diplomat, and whether classified information was improperly sent via and stored on the home-brew email server she ran from her house in suburban New York City.
Protesters gather in Ferguson for peaceful demonstrationFERGUSON, Mo. (AP) - About 100 protesters gathered along West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson late Tuesday in a demonstration that was decidedly smaller and calmer than others on recent nights. Attendees mostly mingled quietly along the side of the road. Some chanted, and a few held signs. Police officers, most wearing riot gear, appeared to outnumber protesters.
Some prisoners say they were beaten after pair escapedALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Inmates who knew the two convicted killers who escaped from a maximum-security prison in northern New York reported beatings by guards trying to determine where the pair went, according to a legal services group. Prisoners' Legal Services of New York has received several complaints from inmates on that Clinton Correctional Facility honor block, who were later moved to other prisons, managing attorney James Bogin said Tuesday. Many were transferred and spent time in solitary confinement and some are still missing their clothes and other belongings, he said.
BIRCH RUN, Mich. (AP) - Donald Trump says his campaign is prepared to lay out specific policy plans. He's just not ready yet. And in the meantime, he's selling his strong personality and criticizing his rivals, particularly Jeb Bush for a lack of vigor.
Mapuche indigenous culture thrives in Chile and abroadSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - Nestled between high-rise buildings on a busy street in Chile's modern capital is a straw hut that's a sign of growing respect for the Andean country's long-disdained indigenous past. Ailing patients, many referred by a hospital across the street, line up to see the Mapuche herbalist inside as part of a government initiative to incorporate pre-Hispanic knowledge into Chile's public health system.
California blaze grows, prompting more evacuationsLOWER LAKE, Calif. (AP) - Wildfires are charging through several states in the parched West, scorching homes and forcing people to flee. Flames are plaguing some California residents, who had to evacuate for the second time in recent weeks after blazes exploded in size. Here's a look at wildfires burning through Western states:
AP PHOTOS: Migrants flee Dominican Republic, land on borderANSE-A-PITRES, Haiti (AP) - Thousands of Haitians and people of Haitian descent have fled the Dominican Republic in recent weeks, and many of them have not gone far. People like Elissene Jean Louis and his family have been setting up flimsy homes along Haiti's side of the border on the island of Hispaniola, building shacks with bed sheets, tree branches, cardboard or whatever else they can find.

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AP Top News at 4:48 a.m. EDT

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Bush: US may need more troops in Iraq to beat Islamic StateSIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush said Tuesday the U.S. may need to send more ground troops into Iraq to defeat Islamic State militants, but he stopped short of saying how many as he outlined his strategy for combating a threat that's "spreading like a pandemic." In the first major foreign policy speech of his White House bid, Bush sharply criticized Hillary Rodham Clinton's tenure as secretary of state and accused the Democratic front-runner and President Barack Obama of allowing the militant group to take hold in the Middle East.
Texas police chief fires officer who killed college studentARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - An unarmed college football player tried to smash through a locked glass door in a North Texas car dealership showroom to escape an officer in training but then began advancing toward the officer before he was fatally shot, according to the Arlington police chief. Called to the scene of a suspected burglary last week, Arlington officer Brad Miller pursued 19-year-old Christian Taylor into the showroom without telling his supervising officer, Police Chief Will Johnson said as he described their encounter for the first time Tuesday. Before police announced Tuesday that Miller had been fired, they had declined to describe the 49-year-old officer's interactions with Taylor in detail.
Clinton giving up server amid concerns about classified dataWASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign casts her decision to turn over her personal email server to the Justice Department as cooperating with investigators. Her Republican critics suggest that the move and new revelations about classified information points to her malfeasance as secretary of state. Two emails that traversed Clinton's personal system were subsequently given one of the government's highest classification ratings, a Republican lawmaker said.
AP Exclusive: Cuba dissidents won't attend US Embassy eventWASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration doesn't plan to invite Cuban dissidents to Secretary of State John Kerry's historic flag-raising at the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday, vividly illustrating how U.S. policy is shifting focus from the island's opposition to its single-party government. Instead, Kerry intends to meet more quietly with prominent activists later in the day, officials said. The Cuban opposition has occupied the center of U.S. policy toward the island since the nations cut diplomatic relations in 1961. The Cuban government labels its domestic opponents as traitorous U.S. mercenaries. As the two countries have moved to restore relations, Cuba has almost entirely stopped meeting with American politicians who visit dissidents during trips to Havana.
After 2 nights of tension, a peaceful protest in FergusonFERGUSON, Mo. (AP) - Police outnumbered protesters along West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson on Tuesday night, perhaps signaling the demonstrations around the anniversary of Michael Brown's death are starting to fade. The crowd of around 100 demonstrators was mostly calm and peaceful. Occasionally a few people would march or start a chant, but they spent most of several hours milling around and chatting with one another.
Leaked documents raise anger over Palestinian corruptionRAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - Documents leaked online detailing two attempts by Palestinian officials to misuse public funds have triggered outrage, highlighting the corruption and mismanagement critics say remains rampant in the Palestinian government. The furor over the documents comes as the Palestinian economy is stagnating and Palestinians grow increasingly displeased with government services. Palestinian Authority officials have defended their record on stamping out corruption, saying they've recovered millions of dollars in misspent funds.
7 decades after WWII, many praise Germany, scorn JapanSEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Both nations brutalized continents. Both slaughtered and abused tens of millions of people. But while Germany is held up as a paragon of post-World War II reconciliation, Japan is mired in animosity with its neighbors seven decades later. In many ways, the stunning economic and political resurrections of both countries since the war ended 70 years ago Sunday have been a windfall for their respective regions. Both have largely been generous in aid, both, for the most part, sterling examples of liberal democracies.
Navajo Nation says it feels brunt of Colorado mine leakALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Russell Begaye stared into a hole in the side of a Colorado mountain, watching as yellow water contaminated with heavy metals poured out and raced down a slope toward a creek that feeds rivers critical to survival on the nation's largest Native American reservation and in other parts of the Southwest. At the Gold King Mine, Begaye, president of the Navajo Nation, couldn't help but see the concerned faces of his people - the farmers who no longer had water for corn crops and the ranchers who had to scramble to get their cattle, sheep and goats away from the polluted San Juan River.
China currency falls for 2nd day after surprise devaluationBEIJING (AP) - China's currency fell further Wednesday following a surprise change in its exchange rate mechanism that rattled global markets and threatens to fan trade tensions with the United States and Europe. The central bank said the yuan's 1.9 percent devaluation Tuesday against the U.S. dollar, which was its biggest one-day fall in a decade, was due to changes aimed at making the tightly controlled currency more market-oriented. That raised the prospect of still more declines, which would help struggling Chinese exporters at the expense of foreign competitors and might shore up flagging economic growth.
'Deflategate' brings Tom Brady and Roger Goodell to courtNEW YORK (AP) - New England quarterback Tom Brady and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell are set to explain to a judge why a controversy over underinflated footballs at last season's AFC conference championship game is spilling into a new season. U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman ordered the men to appear before him Wednesday at an initial hearing in Manhattan after the NFL sued the players union two weeks ago.

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AP Top News at 8:56 a.m. EDT

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Online image purports to show Croat killed by Islamic StateCAIRO (AP) - An online image circulated Wednesday purported to show the beheading of a Croatian hostage held by the Islamic State group's Egyptian affiliate, the first such killing of a foreign captive in Egypt since the extremists set up a branch here. The killing of the 30-year-old oil and gas sector surveyor likely will rattle companies with expatriate workers in Egypt and cast a cloud over President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's attempts to boost international investment to revive the economy, battered by years of turmoil.
Keystone XL review drags on 5 times longer than averageWASHINGTON (AP) - For six and a half years, the White House has had a quick comeback to questions about its yet-to-be-announced decision on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline: Talk to the State Department. Under a George W. Bush-era executive order, oil pipelines crossing U.S. borders require a presidential permit, setting off a government-wide review that the State Department coordinates. President Barack Obama, in no rush to anger either environmentalists or energy advocates, has deflected criticism about the long-delayed decision by arguing that his administration is merely carrying out his Republican predecessor's directive in the ordinary way.
10 Things to Know for TodayYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. COP WHO SHOT COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER FIRED FROM FORCE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - An unarmed, black college football player tried to smash through the locked glass door of a North Texas car dealership showroom to escape an officer in training, then turned and headed toward the officer and was fatally shot, the police chief said. Called to the scene of a suspected burglary last week, officer Brad Miller pursued 19-year-old Christian Taylor into the showroom without telling his supervising officer, Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson said Tuesday as he described the encounter.
Feds say California DMV employees traded cash for licensesSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - As many as 100 commercial truck drivers paid up to $5,000 each to bribe state Department of Motor Vehicles employees for illegal California licenses, federal authorities said. Up to 23 traffic accidents could be related to the fraud, officials said, though there were no fatalities.
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) - Police outnumbered protesters along West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson on Tuesday night, signaling the demonstrations around the anniversary of Michael Brown's death could be starting to fade. The crowd of around 100 demonstrators was mostly calm and peaceful. Occasionally a few people would march or chant, but they spent most of several hours milling around and chatting with one another. It was a far cry from the violence and tension that marred the previous two nights.
Suspected thief said nothing to ex-wife about StradivariusWASHINGTON (AP) - Philip Johnson was dying of pancreatic cancer when he brought his former wife, Thanh Tran, to the basement of his home in Venice, California. Under a tarp that was weighted down with bricks was a violin case with a combination lock. He gave the case to Tran. He didn't say a word about it, and she assumed it contained an antique violin that she had once bought for him.

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Four Ukrainians Sought In $100 Million U.S. Insider Trading Case 

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An alliance of U.S.-based stock traders and computer hackers in Ukraine made as much as $100 million in illegal profits from stealing market-moving corporate information, U.S. authorities charged August 11.

Kerry Says China, Russia 'Most Likely' Reading His E-Mails

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has accused China and Russia of "very likely" reading his e-mails.

Increased NATO, Russian Military Drills Raising Tensions

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The increase in the scale and number of military exercises by NATO and Russia is making armed conflict in Europe more likely, a think tank has warned.

The Crimes Of Russian Soldiers Abroad

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As the trial of a Russian private accused of slaughtering an entire Armenian family in January gets under way in Gyumri on August 12, RFE/RL takes a look at some of the worst crimes Russian soldiers have been accused of committing abroad, off the battlefield.

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Turkey Vows 'Safe Zone' On Syrian Border; U.S. Says No Deal

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Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says his country is determined to set up a safe zone just across the border in northern Syria where civilians would be safe from attack by either Syrian government forces or Islamic State (IS) militants.

Kyrgyzstan Becomes Full-Fledged Member Of Eurasian Economic Union

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Kyrgyzstan has become a full-fledged member of the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EES) after it formally abolished customs controls along its border with Kazakhstan. 

Why Chechen Militants In Syria Are Showing Off Weapons Meant For Moderate Rebels

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Chechen militants in Syria showcase weapons in an attempt to signal they're a force to be reckoned with.

Ruble Weakens To Lowest Level Since February Against U.S. Dollar, Euro

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The Russian ruble fell against the U.S. dollar and the euro on the Moscow Exchange on August 12, reaching its lowest rate since February.

Spy Chief, Police Sacked Over Pakistan's Child Sex Blackmail Gang

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The chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab Province says he has fired a provincial intelligence chief and three senior police officers for failing to act against a gang that blackmailed the families of children it sexually abused.

Putin Meets With His Security Council On Worsening Ukraine Violence

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The Kremlin press service says Russian President Vladimir Putin has held an “operative meeting” on August 12 with the members of the Russian Security Council about escalating violence in eastern Ukraine.
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U.K. Minister Blasts 'Russian-Inspired Terrorism' In Ukraine

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The British defense secretary, Michael Fallon, has promised Kyiv continuing support against "Russian-inspired terrorism" in eastern Ukraine. Fallon was speaking as he visited British instructors conducting training exercises with Ukrainian troops in the Zhytomyr region, west of Kyiv, on August 11. (RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service)




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