 Analysis - French EU-wariness complicates life for Hollande
Reuters June 19, 2013 - 06:38 By Mark John PARIS (Reuters) - A feeling in France that the European Union no longer works in its interest is fuelling tensions... (photo: PIB of India) Swissinfo
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 Healthy monsoon brightens hope of bumper kharif crop
VISAKHAPATNAM: The district administration is aiming to make the most of what seems likely to be a healthy monsoon by beefing up its target for kharif this year. The... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Times of India
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 Iran: moderate candidate wins presidential vote
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's interior minister says moderate candidate Hasan Rowhani has won the presidential vote. Order Reprints Reed Saxon | AP Photo Iranians outside... (photo: AP / Vahid Salemi) Kansas City Star
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 Egypt's wheat harvest becomes mired in politics
IBSHAWAI, Egypt (AP) — Early in Egypt's wheat harvest this year, President Mohammed Morsi spoke in a televised address, proclaiming the crop would be 30 percent higher... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) San Francisco Chronicle
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 Akhilesh Yadav promises better power with opening of Parichha plant
LUCKNOW: Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday emphasised once again that looking into power shortage in the state was top priority of the Uttar Pradesh government and... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Times of India
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 Mandela in 'serious' condition in hospital
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Former South African president and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela was in a "serious but stable" condition on Saturday after being taken to... (photo: AP / SABC TV) Baltimore Sun
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 Stocks jump after US jobs report beats forecasts
NEW YORK — Steady growth in hiring last month sent the stock market sharply higher Friday. Order Reprints Richard Drew In this Thursday, May 23, 2013, photo, Trader... (photo: AP / Richard Drew) Kansas City Star
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 Vodafone says paid no UK corporation tax in past year
By Tom Bergin LONDON (Reuters) - Vodafone Group Plc said it paid no corporation tax in Britain for the year to March 2013, prompting fresh criticism from campaigners who... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Guardian
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 New real estate Bill will curb frauds and money laundering: Ajay Maken
June 06: Terming the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill 2013 a landmark legislation aimed at protecting the interests of home buyers, Housing and Urban Poverty... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Siasat Daily
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 Slovenia's ex-PM Jansa gets jail for corruption
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — A court in Slovenia has sentenced former Prime Minister Janez Jansa to two years in prison for seeking bribes from a Finnish arms dealer - the... (photo: AP / Darko Bandic) Lexington Herald-Leader
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 Hypocrisy at the heart of Bradley Manning trial
In 2009 the American ambassador to Tunisia spent the evening at the home of Mohamed Sakher el-Materi, the President’s son-in-law. By any standards the dinner was... (photo: AP / Patrick Semansky) The Hindu
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 Diet and Growth
A World Bank study found that under-nutrition can cost an individual up to 10% of his or her potential lifetime earnings, and as much as 3% of a country's GDP. By Agnes... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Caijing
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 Video: Jeremy Scahill & Noam Chomsky on Secret U.S. Dirty Wars From Laos to Yemen to Pakistan
Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill and author Noam Chomsky recently sat down together at Harvard University to discuss Scahill’s groundbreaking new book, "Dirty... (photo: AP / Mohammad Abu Ghosh) Democracy Now
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 Stocks mixed as investors reassess Fed worries
NEW YORK — Investors recovered their poise by midday Thursday after an early sell-off sent stocks sharply lower. Order Reprints Richard Drew Trader Randy Biller,... (photo: AP / Craig Ruttle) Kansas City Star
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 Government seeking highest probity in defence deals, says PM
Tweet Gurgaon, May 23 (IANS) With the CBI probing alleged kickbacks in the VVIP chopper deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday asserted that his government will... (photo: PIB of India) Newstrack India
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 Afghanistan’s Karzai Says ‘No Circumstances’ Allow Him to Seek Another Term
NEW DELHI — Seeking to dispel widespread rumors that he will find a way to cling to power beyond the end of his second term next year, President Hamid Karzai of... (photo: UN / Evan Schneider) The New York Times
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 Obama to address drones, Gitmo in security speech
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday is expected to address some of the thornier aspects of national security policy, including drone strikes, the prison... (photo: White House / Pete Souza) Kansas City Star
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 IMF chief Lagarde faces inquiry over tycoon payout
Prosecutors will question IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Thursday to determine whether she should face charges regarding a €400 million payout to disgraced businessman... (photo: AP / Jacques Brinon) France24
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 Action sought against those supplying substandard fertilizer
Hanubalu Hobli Growers’ Association has urged the Agriculture Department to take stern action against those supplying substandard fertiliser and duping farmers.... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) The Hindu
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 Al Qaeda: Enemy or Asset?
A whistleblower has revealed extraordinary information on the U.S. government’s support for international terrorist networks and organised crime. The government has... (photo: US DoD / Glenn Fawcett) CounterPunch
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