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China, North Korea hold strategic talks in Beijing
June 20, 2013 BEIJING (AP) — Negotiators from North Korea and China held strategic talks in Beijing on Wednesday as they work to repair strained relations, but offered little indication they will lead to a... more »»
Obama urges 'bold' nuclear cuts in Berlin speech
June 20, 2013 BERLIN (AP) — Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. more »»
Syria troops fight rebels near major Shiite shrine
June 20, 2013 BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah fighters joined Syrian forces in battling rebels in a Damascus suburb that is home to a revered Shiite Muslim shrine, in a push to secure the area around the ornate, golden... more »»
New MERS virus spreads easily, deadlier than SARS
June 20, 2013 LONDON (AP) — A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than SARS, doctors reported Wednesday after investigating th... more »»
Tropical Storm Barry forms off Mexican coast
June 20, 2013 VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) — Tropical Storm Barry formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, prompting Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of shelters.The U.S. more »»
Magnitude-5.7 quake shakes central Chile
June 20, 2013 SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A magnitude-5.7 earthquake shook central Chile on Wednesday, causing buildings to sway in the capital but apparently causing no major damage.The U.. more »»
US tries saving Taliban talks after Karzai objects
June 20, 2013 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Hopes dimmed for talks aimed at ending the Afghan war when an angry President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday suspended security negotiations with the U.S. more »»
Few options for Brazil leader in face of protests
June 20, 2013 SAO PAULO (AP) — With massive protests by middle-class Brazilians demanding wholesale government reforms, people all over this continent-sized country have reached a verdict on the streets and... more »»
John Paul II moves a step closer to sainthood
June 20, 2013 VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood. more »»
G-8 seeks unity on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion
June 19, 2013 ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) — President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders attempted to speak with one voice Tuesday on seeking a negotiated Syrian peace... more »»
Syrian warplanes strike rebel posts in Aleppo
June 19, 2013 BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian warplanes struck rebel positions near a besieged military air base and other rebel-held areas in the country's north Tuesday as regime forces stepped up attacks against... more »»
Montreal interim mayor resigns after fraud arrest
June 19, 2013 MONTREAL (AP) — For the second time in less than a year, a Montreal mayor has stepped down amid corruption scandals ripping through Canada's second-largest city. more »»
Ammunition fire rages at Russian military base
June 19, 2013 MOSCOW (AP) — Exploding shells set off a fire that was triggering explosions Wednesday at a military depot in southern Russia, injuring about 30 people and causing the evacuation of more than 6,000... more »»
A year on, Assange stays put in Ecuadorean Embassy
June 19, 2013 LONDON (AP) — A year ago, Julian Assange skipped out on a date with Swedish justice. more »»
US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
June 19, 2013 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban and the U.S. more »»
Airborne laser reveals hidden city in Cambodia
June 19, 2013 SYDNEY (AP) — Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temple complex. more »»
Bolivian girl mauled by dog to fly to US for help
June 19, 2013 LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A 4-year-old Bolivian girl who was unconscious for nearly three weeks after being mauled in the face and body by a Rottweiler is awake and ready to fly to Boston for... more »»
Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government
June 19, 2013 SAO PAULO (AP) — About 50,000 protesters energetically returned to the streets of Brazil's biggest city Tuesday night, a demonstration of anger toward what they call a corrupt and inefficient... more »»
G8 exposes rift among leaders on Syria
June 18, 2013 ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) — Deep differences over Syria's fierce civil war clouded a summit of world leaders Monday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin defiantly rejecting calls from the... more »»
Rowhani's 'path of moderation' also shows limits
June 18, 2013 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's newly elected president showcased his reform-leaning image Monday by promising a "path of moderation" that includes greater openness on Tehran's nuclear program and... more »»
Anger in southern Egypt over Islamist governor
June 18, 2013 LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Angry tourism workers and activists in Luxor threatened Monday to block a newly appointed Islamist governor from his office because of his links to a former militant group that... more »» Al-Anon Family Groups June 20, 2013 two groups meet: Beginners Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; E Komo Mai, 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Church, St. Luke Room, 2140 Main St., Wailuku. Call 242-0296. more » Community Events
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