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Afghanistan |
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Taliban's Mullah Omar celebrates prisoner-swap 'victory'
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Iran |
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Iran executed dissident for 'enmity against God'
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Northern Nigeria |
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Northern Nigeria bomb blast 'kills football spectators' |
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Washington |
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US parties clash over prisoner deal |
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| Jun.2 |
 Madrid |
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King Juan Carlos of Spain abdicates 
Map of Madrid King Juan Carlos of Spain has announced his intention to abdicate, after nearly 40 years on the throne
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Donbass |
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Ukraine border guard centre attacked |
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Germany |
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Bowe Bergdahl in 'stable' condition |
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Tehran |
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Strong sandstorm kills four in Iran |
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Syria |
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Syria votes in presidential election
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Madrid |
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Spain cabinet to discuss abdication |
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| Jun.3 |
Poland |
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US unveils $1bn Europe security plan |
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Netherlands |
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Big blaze at Shell chemical plant in Netherlands |
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Poland |
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Obama to hold talks with Ukraine's Poroshenko in Warsaw |
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 Beijing |
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Tiananmen tense on rally anniversary Chinese security personnel have swamped Beijing's Tiananmen Square on the 25th anniversary of the Beijing massacre
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| Jun.4 |
Afghanistan |
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Bowe Bergdahl: Video shows US soldier handover |
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Highway 2014 Pro Russian Conflict in Ukraine |
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Obama condemns Russia 'dark tactics' |
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 Damascus |
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Syria's Bashar al-Assad re-elected Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has won a third term in office after securing 88.7% of votes in presidential election
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Brussels |
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G7 warns Russia of fresh sanctions
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 Maritime Provinces |
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Manhunt as police officers killed in Moncton Map of Moncton Canada| A manhunt for Justin Bourque, 24, is under way in the Canadian city of Moncton after three officers were shot dead and two wounded | |
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| Jun.5 |
Maritime Provinces |
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Moncton shooting: City on lockdown during manhunt
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Brussels |
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G7 'fully behind new Ukraine leadership' |
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France |
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D-Day anniversary: World leaders gather for ceremony
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North Korea |
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N Korea 'detains third American' |
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Maritime Provinces |
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Man arrested over Moncton shootings |
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| Jun.6 |
 France |
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D-Day anniversary: Veterans mark historic invasion Map of Sword Beach Normandy France| Almost 2,000 veterans and world leaders are attending the main commemoration event marking the 70th anniversary of the landings | |
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 Kabul |
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Afghan presidential candidate survives convoy attack At least six people were killed when explosions hit a campaign rally for Abdullah Abdullah, one of two presidential runoff candidates at a h...
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Paris |
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Rafael Nadal routed Andy Murray |
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Kiev |
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Ukraine's Poroshenko hails 'start of Russia dialogue' |
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Maritime Provinces |
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Moncton shooting: Justin Bourque charged with murder |
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| Jun.7 |
 Kiev |
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Poroshenko sworn in and sets out peace plan Map of Verkhovna Rada Kiev Ukraine| Petro Poroshenko has been sworn in as president of Ukraine, setting out a plan to bring peace to the conflict-torn east of the country. The 48-year-old tycoon offered political concessions to p... | |
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Paris |
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Maria Sharapova beats Simona Halep to win French Open |
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Afghanistan |
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Dozens killed in Afghan flash floods |
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Colombia |
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Colombia government and Farc to set up truth commission
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Canada |
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Canada inmates in helicopter escape Map of Orsainville Quebec Canada| Three inmates have escaped from a Orsainville detention centre using a helicopter. Police are now searching for the inmates | |
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| Jun.8 |
Paris |
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Rafael Nadal clinches record ninth French Open title Rafael Nadal wore down Novak Djokovic in another enthralling meeting of the two best players in the world Sunday to claim his French Open ti...
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 India |
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Indian students 'swept away' by water in Himachal Pradesh Some 24 students from a college in Hyderabad have been swept away by a sudden surge of the Beas river in the Kullu valley
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Cairo |
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Egypt leader hails 'historic moment'
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Australia |
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Missing plane 'whistleblower' fund |
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 Karachi |
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Gunmen attack Karachi's airport Map of Karachi international airport Pakistan| Heavily armed gunmen have attacked Karachi international airport in Pakistan, killing at least 10 people | |
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Sao Paulo |
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World Cup: Sao Paulo metro strike to continue
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Nevada |
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Five dead in Las Vegas shootings
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Karachi |
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'Gunfire resumes' at Karachi airport after deadly raid |
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| Jun.9 |
Karachi |
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Pakistani Taliban says behind airport raid Terrorists entered Karachi's Jinnah International Airport at two different spots with a big plan: to destroy a group of parked airplanes
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Tokyo |
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Japan signals resumption of whaling
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Australia |
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Human remains found in crocodile after fatal attack |
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Karachi |
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Karachi airport reopens after raid |
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Bavaria |
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Rescue in Germany's deepest cave |
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Sweden |
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Merkel and Cameron in battle over European Commission |
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| Jun.10 |
Southern Afghanistan |
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Nato forces kill five US troops in Afghanistan Five American soldiers have been killed accidentally by their own side in southern Afghanistan, US military sources have confirmed
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 Mosul |
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ISIS seizes second city of Mosul | Iraq's prime minister has asked parliament to declare a state of emergency after Islamist militants effectively took control of Mosul | |
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 Sao Paulo |
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Blatter still has burning desire to be FIFA's president Sepp Blatter told CONCACAF football leaders on Tuesday that his desire to be FIFA president ''burns stronger than ever'
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Mosul |
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Tens of thousands flee Iraq's Mosul
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England |
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U.S. sends B-2 stealth bombers to Europe |
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Virginia |
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Eric Cantor loses Virginia Republican Party primary |
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| Jun.11 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Militants seize Tikrit after taking Mosul Map of Tikrit Iraq| Islamist insurgents in Iraq have seized the city of Tikrit, their second major gain after capturing Mosul on Tuesday | |
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European Union |
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Uber sparks taxi strikes in Europe |
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UN Security Council |
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UN condemns Iraqi militant attacks |
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| Jun.12 |
India |
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India hangings: Fourth woman dies in Uttar Pradesh
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Baghdad |
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Iraq delays vote on emergency powers
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Sao Paulo |
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Brazilian police fire tear gas at World Cup protesters |
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Sao Paulo |
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Brazil up 3-1 over Croatia in World Cup debut
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Washington |
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Obama: All options open on Iraq |
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Donbass |
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Ukraine: Russian tanks have entered the country |
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Malaysia |
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MH370 families get $50,000 payments |
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| Jun.13 |
Iraq |
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Iran sends forces to Iraq as militants press forward About 500 Revolutionary Guards entered Iraq as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria started making its advance toward the south
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Texas |
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Sgt Bowe Bergdahl arrives back in US
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Iraq |
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Iraq cleric issues Shia call to arms
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Donbass |
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Kiev forces win back Mariupol |
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Northeastern Brazil |
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Netherlands put five past champions Spain
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Washington |
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Obama to 'review options' on Iraq |
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Donbass |
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Military plane shot down in Luhansk Several Ukrainian troops have been killed after pro-Russian rebels shot down Il-76 transport plane, officials say
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Los Angeles |
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LA Kings win the Cup on Martinez's double-OT goal |
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| Jun.14 |
Tehran |
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Iran 'ready to help neighbour Iraq' |
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Northeastern Brazil |
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Costa Rica stun Uruguay |
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Amazon |
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Balotelli earns Italy win over England |
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London |
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Tony Blair: 'We didn't cause Iraq crisis' |
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Tribal Areas |
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Airstrikes kill as many as 100 militants in Pakistan |
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| Jun.15 |
Iraq |
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Images purport to show 'massacre' by militants
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Sunni Triangle |
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Iraqi PM orders troops to make stand in Samarra
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Colombia |
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Santos re-elected in Colombian poll
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Brazil |
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Goal technology used in France win |
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Texas |
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Spurs get ultimate revenge by mauling Heat in Finals
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Washington |
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US considers talks with Iran on Iraq |
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| Jun.16 |
Northern Iraq |
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Militants 'seize' Iraq's Tal Afar Sunni militants captured Tal Afar, a town in the northwest of Iraq as the Obama administration reportedly prepared to open a dialogue with I...
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 Russia |
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Russia cuts gas supply to Ukraine after deadline passes Russia on Monday cut gas supplies to Ukraine as a payment deadline passed and negotiators failed to reach a deal on gas prices and unpaid bi...
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Southern France |
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Michael Schumacher 'out of coma'
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Kenya |
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At least 48 killed in militant attack on town near coastal resort |
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Northeastern Brazil |
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Germany routs Portugal 4-0 behind Thomas Muller's hat trick |
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Baghdad |
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US deploys 275 'military personnel' | Up to 275 US 'military personne' are being sent to Iraq to provide security for the US embassy and other personnel, the White House says | |
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Australia |
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Shipwreck families sue Australia |
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| Jun.17 |
 Libya |
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U.S. captures key Benghazi suspect in raid| U.S. forces working with the FBI captured Libyan militia leader Ahmed abu Khattalah, a key suspect in the attack on the American compound | |
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Sunni Triangle |
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Clashes on approaches to Baghdad |
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Baghdad |
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Baghdadis stockpile food in fear of ISIS advance | Residents of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, are stockpiling food and water as Islamist militants move closer | |
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Northeastern Brazil |
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Hosts Brazil held by Mexico |
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Malaysia |
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Malaysia boat capsizes, dozens missing
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| Jun.18 |
Baghdad |
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Iraq asks US to launch airstrikes against militants Iraq has formally called on the United States to launch air strikes against jihadist militants who have seized several key cities
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Northern Iraq |
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Militants driven back from nation's main oil refinery
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Rio de Janeiro |
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Spain knocked out of World Cup by Chile Spain's dominance of global football was brought to a crushing end as they were knocked out of the World Cup by an impressive Chile
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Amazon |
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Ten-man Cameroon knocked out by Croatia |
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Washington |
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Obama 'to bypass Congress over Iraq' |
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Southern China |
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China jails corruption activists |
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Malaysia |
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Bodies found after Malaysia capsize |
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| Jun.19 |
 Bavaria |
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German caver Johann Westhauser surfaces Map of Berchtesgaden Germany| An injured German trapped 1,000m underground for 12 days has been brought to the surface from the cave after a painstaking rescue operation | |
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Sri Lanka |
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Buddhist violence shocks Sri Lanka |
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Northern Iraq |
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Battle for key Iraqi oil refinery |
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 Bulgaria |
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10 die in flooding in Bulgaria after heavy rain ulgarian authorities say ten people have died and several others are missing after heavy rain and flooding hit the Black Sea port city of Va...
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Washington |
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US to send military advisers to Iraq
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US Georgia |
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Anthrax risk for 75 scientists at CDC
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Australia |
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Malaysia MH370 jet hunt will move south, Australia says |
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| Jun.20 |
Iraq |
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More than a million Iraqis have fled their homes as ISIS continues siege| More than a million Iraqis have been forced from their homes by conflict this year, the U.N. refugee agency said -- a number only likely to rise | |
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 UN |
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Refugee figures 'highest since WW2' The number of people living as refugees from war or persecution exceeded 50 million in 2013, for the first time since World War Two
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Northern Iraq |
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Fierce battles for Baiji and Tal Afar |
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Kiev |
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Ukraine's president orders 1-week unilateral cease-fire | Petro Poroshenko ordered his forces to cease fire and halt military operations for a week against pro-Russian separatists in the country's east | |
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Northeastern Brazil |
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Costa Rica stuns Italy |
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Western China |
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13 shot dead in west China after attack on police Police shot dead 13 assailants who drove one or more vehicles into a police building and set off explosives in an attack that injured three police...
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Washington |
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US steps up sanctions on separatists |
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| Jun.21 |
 South Korea |
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South Korean soldier 'kills five comrades, wounds five' A South Korean soldier has shot dead five comrades, injured five more and fled from an outpost near the border with North Korea, officials s...
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Southern Italy |
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Pope Francis attacks 'evil' mafia in 'Ndrangheta base
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Sadr City |
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Shia militia show of force raises tensions
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Western Iraq |
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Iraq militants take border post |
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Northeastern Brazil |
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Germany made thrilling draw with Ghana |
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Moscow |
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Putin gives ceasefire qualified backing |
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| Jun.22 |
Western Iraq |
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Sunni militants 'capture key Iraq border crossings' |
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Western Iraq |
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Iraq 'loses western border control' | The Iraqi government appears to have lost control of its western borders after Sunni militants reportedly captured crossings to Syria and Jordan | |
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Rio de Janeiro |
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Belgium takes down Russia with late Origi tally |
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Amazon |
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Varela's last-gasp goal salvages 2-2 draw for Portugal vs. USA |
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| Jun.23 |
 Cairo |
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Al-Jazeera trio jailed in Egypt Map of Cairo| Three al-Jazeera journalists accused of supporting the Muslim Brotherhood have been jailed for seven years in Egypt | |
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Baghdad |
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Kerry holds talks in Iraq as more cities fall to ISIS militants As radical Sunni militants snatch city after city in their march toward Baghdad, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Iraq
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Northern Iraq |
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Iraq crisis: Key oil refinery 'seized by rebels' Sunni rebels in Iraq say they have fully captured the country's main oil refinery at Baiji, north of Baghdad
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Donbass |
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Ukraine separatists 'to join truce' |
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Brazil |
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Neymar's two goals lead Brazil over Cameroon |
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| Jun.24 |
Donbass |
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Ukraine army helicopter 'shot down' despite ceasefire
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Kurdistan |
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US urges unity to expel Iraq rebels |
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Northeastern Brazil |
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Luis Suarez embroiled in new 'biting' storm Map of Natal Brazil| Already banned twice in his career for biting an opponent, the Uruguay striker was seemingly at it again in his country's key World Cup victory over Italy. Uruguay defeats Italy 1-0 to... | |
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Baghdad |
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US forces arrive in Baghdad to advise Iraqi troops
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Baghdad |
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Iraq government claims gains in anti-militant fight |
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Brazil |
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Fifa probes Luis Suarez 'biting' incident |
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Donbass |
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Ukraine foes cast doubt on ceasefire |
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| Jun.25 |
Western Iraq |
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Syrian warplanes strike in Iraq, killing 57 civilians
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Washington |
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US GDP shrinks 2.9% in first quarter |
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Baghdad |
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Iraq PM rejects 'salvation' cabinet |
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Northern Nigeria |
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Blast kills 21 at plaza in Nigerian capital
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Brazil |
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Messi scores twice as Argentina beats Nigeria |
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 Australia |
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Search shifted for Malaysia plane Hunt for missing #MH370 Malaysian plane shifts farther south in Indian Ocean following new data analysis - Australia
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| Jun.26 |
Baghdad |
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Crisis worsens, Iraq's parliament to meet
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Uruguay |
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Uruguay striker Luis Suarez banned for four months
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USA |
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Millions watch Germany football clash |
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Brazil |
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Algeria advances for first time with 1-1 draw vs. Russia |
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U.S. Congress |
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Obama seeks $500m for Syria rebels |
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Northeastern Brazil |
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USA loses to Germany but advances to World Cup final 16 |
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West Africa |
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'Drastic action' needed on Ebola |
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Moscow |
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Putin aide calls Ukraine head 'Nazi'
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Southern India |
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Indian gas pipeline explosion kills 14 people |
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| Jun.27 |
 Brussels |
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Ukraine hails EU's 'historic pact' with ex-Soviet states Map of Brussels Ukraine's president has hailed a 'historic' trade pact with the European Union, calling it the 'most important day' since independence in 1991
| Russia said the partnership agreement, also signed by two other ex-Soviet states Georgia and Moldova, would have 'serious consequences'
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Donbass |
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Ukraine extends ceasefire for east |
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| Jun.28 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Iraq army launches offensive to retake Tikrit from Isis
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Bosnia |
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Bosnia marks centenary of WWI spark
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Washington |
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Benghazi consulate raid suspect in US court |
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Sunni Triangle |
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Iraq army 'routs Isis rebels' in offensive on Tikrit Map of Tikrit Iraq| Iraq's army has routed Sunni militants in a major offensive on the northern city of Tikrit, state media say. Thousands of Iraqi troops backed by tanks and air power attacked Tikrit from... | |
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Rio de Janeiro |
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Rodriguez stars in Colombia win over Uruguay
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Brazil |
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Brazil edge past Chile in shootout
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Baghdad |
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Iraq 'receives first Russian jets'
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Southern India |
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At least 19 killed when 2 buildings collapse in India
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North Korea |
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North Korea 'test-fires missiles' |
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| Jun.29 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Iraqi forces reportedly pull back from Tikrit amid fierce fighting
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Northeastern Brazil |
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Costa Rica go through on penalties over Greece
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Northeastern Brazil |
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Netherlands win over Mexico
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Sunni Triangle |
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Iraq crisis: Fresh clashes over Tikrit
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Pakistan |
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Couple killed by family for marrying without its consent |
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Iraq |
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ISIS declares new Islamic caliphate | The Al Qaeda breakaway group that has seized much of northern Syria and neighboring Iraq formally declared the creation of an Islamic state | |
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North Korea |
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North Korea to put US men on trial |
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| Jun.30 |
 West Bank |
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Abducted Israeli teens found dead Map of Halhul Hebron Israel Three Israeli teenagers who were abducted earlier this month in the West Bank have been found dead in a pit near the town of Halhul
| Naftali Frenkel and Gilad Shaar, both aged 16, and 19-year-old Eyal Yifrach were last seen at a junction near Hebron as they hitchhiked. Prime Minister Netanyahu said Hamas was responsible
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Brazil |
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Germany survive scare against Algeria to reach quarterfinals
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Brazil |
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France sees off Nigeria to reach last eight |
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Toronto |
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford: Rehab saved my life |
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Kiev |
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Ukrainian president ends unilateral ceasefire with pro-Russian separatists Petro Poroshenko was abandoning a unilateral cease-fire in the conflict and sending military forces back on the offensive
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Jerusalem |
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Israel vows firm action after deaths
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| 2014 |
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| Jun.1 |
Afghanistan |
Taliban's Mullah Omar celebrates prisoner-swap 'victory'
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| Jun.2 |
Donbass |
Ukraine border guard centre attacked |
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| Jun.2 |
Germany |
Bowe Bergdahl in 'stable' condition |
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| Jun.3 |
Poland |
US unveils $1bn Europe security plan |
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| Jun.4 |
Afghanistan |
Bowe Bergdahl: Video shows US soldier handover |
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| Jun.5 |
France |
D-Day anniversary: World leaders gather for ceremony
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| Jun.6 |
France |
D-Day anniversary: Veterans mark historic invasion Map of Sword Beach Normandy France| Almost 2,000 veterans and world leaders are attending the main commemoration event marking the 70th anniversary of the landings | |
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| Jun.7 |
Colombia |
Colombia government and Farc to set up truth commission
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| Jun.10 |
Southern Afghanistan |
Nato forces kill five US troops in Afghanistan Five American soldiers have been killed accidentally by their own side in southern Afghanistan, US military sources have confirmed
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| Jun.10 |
Mosul |
ISIS seizes second city of Mosul | Iraq's prime minister has asked parliament to declare a state of emergency after Islamist militants effectively took control of Mosul | |
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| Jun.10 |
Mosul |
Tens of thousands flee Iraq's Mosul
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| Jun.10 |
England |
U.S. sends B-2 stealth bombers to Europe |
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| Jun.11 |
Sunni Triangle |
Militants seize Tikrit after taking Mosul Map of Tikrit Iraq| Islamist insurgents in Iraq have seized the city of Tikrit, their second major gain after capturing Mosul on Tuesday | |
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| Jun.11 |
UN Security Council |
UN condemns Iraqi militant attacks |
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| Jun.12 |
Washington |
Obama: All options open on Iraq |
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| Jun.12 |
Donbass |
Ukraine: Russian tanks have entered the country |
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| Jun.13 |
Iraq |
Iran sends forces to Iraq as militants press forward About 500 Revolutionary Guards entered Iraq as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria started making its advance toward the south
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| Jun.13 |
Texas |
Sgt Bowe Bergdahl arrives back in US
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| Jun.13 |
Iraq |
Iraq cleric issues Shia call to arms
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| Jun.13 |
Donbass |
Kiev forces win back Mariupol |
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| Jun.13 |
Washington |
Obama to 'review options' on Iraq |
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| Jun.13 |
Donbass |
Military plane shot down in Luhansk Several Ukrainian troops have been killed after pro-Russian rebels shot down Il-76 transport plane, officials say
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| Jun.14 |
Tehran |
Iran 'ready to help neighbour Iraq' |
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| Jun.14 |
London |
Tony Blair: 'We didn't cause Iraq crisis' |
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| Jun.14 |
Tribal Areas |
Airstrikes kill as many as 100 militants in Pakistan |
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| Jun.15 |
Iraq |
Images purport to show 'massacre' by militants
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| Jun.15 |
Sunni Triangle |
Iraqi PM orders troops to make stand in Samarra
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| Jun.16 |
Northern Iraq |
Militants 'seize' Iraq's Tal Afar Sunni militants captured Tal Afar, a town in the northwest of Iraq as the Obama administration reportedly prepared to open a dialogue with I...
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| Jun.16 |
Kenya |
At least 48 killed in militant attack on town near coastal resort |
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| Jun.16 |
Baghdad |
US deploys 275 'military personnel' | Up to 275 US 'military personne' are being sent to Iraq to provide security for the US embassy and other personnel, the White House says | |
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| Jun.17 |
Sunni Triangle |
Clashes on approaches to Baghdad |
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| Jun.17 |
Baghdad |
Baghdadis stockpile food in fear of ISIS advance | Residents of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, are stockpiling food and water as Islamist militants move closer | |
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| Jun.18 |
Baghdad |
Iraq asks US to launch airstrikes against militants Iraq has formally called on the United States to launch air strikes against jihadist militants who have seized several key cities
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| Jun.18 |
Northern Iraq |
Militants driven back from nation's main oil refinery
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| Jun.18 |
Washington |
Obama 'to bypass Congress over Iraq' |
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| Jun.19 |
Northern Iraq |
Battle for key Iraqi oil refinery |
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| Jun.19 |
Washington |
US to send military advisers to Iraq
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| Jun.20 |
Iraq |
More than a million Iraqis have fled their homes as ISIS continues siege| More than a million Iraqis have been forced from their homes by conflict this year, the U.N. refugee agency said -- a number only likely to rise | |
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| Jun.20 |
Northern Iraq |
Fierce battles for Baiji and Tal Afar |
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| Jun.20 |
Kiev |
Ukraine's president orders 1-week unilateral cease-fire | Petro Poroshenko ordered his forces to cease fire and halt military operations for a week against pro-Russian separatists in the country's east | |
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| Jun.21 |
South Korea |
South Korean soldier 'kills five comrades, wounds five' A South Korean soldier has shot dead five comrades, injured five more and fled from an outpost near the border with North Korea, officials s...
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| Jun.21 |
Sadr City |
Shia militia show of force raises tensions
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| Jun.21 |
Western Iraq |
Iraq militants take border post |
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| Jun.21 |
Moscow |
Putin gives ceasefire qualified backing |
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| Jun.22 |
Western Iraq |
Sunni militants 'capture key Iraq border crossings' |
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| Jun.22 |
Western Iraq |
Iraq 'loses western border control' | The Iraqi government appears to have lost control of its western borders after Sunni militants reportedly captured crossings to Syria and Jordan | |
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| Jun.23 |
Baghdad |
Kerry holds talks in Iraq as more cities fall to ISIS militants As radical Sunni militants snatch city after city in their march toward Baghdad, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Iraq
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| Jun.23 |
Northern Iraq |
Iraq crisis: Key oil refinery 'seized by rebels' Sunni rebels in Iraq say they have fully captured the country's main oil refinery at Baiji, north of Baghdad
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| Jun.23 |
Donbass |
Ukraine separatists 'to join truce' |
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| Jun.24 |
Donbass |
Ukraine army helicopter 'shot down' despite ceasefire
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| Jun.24 |
Baghdad |
US forces arrive in Baghdad to advise Iraqi troops
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| Jun.24 |
Baghdad |
Iraq government claims gains in anti-militant fight |
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| Jun.24 |
Donbass |
Ukraine foes cast doubt on ceasefire |
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| Jun.25 |
Western Iraq |
Syrian warplanes strike in Iraq, killing 57 civilians
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| Jun.26 |
U.S. Congress |
Obama seeks $500m for Syria rebels |
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| Jun.27 |
Donbass |
Ukraine extends ceasefire for east |
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| Jun.28 |
Sunni Triangle |
Iraq army launches offensive to retake Tikrit from Isis
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| Jun.28 |
Sunni Triangle |
Iraq army 'routs Isis rebels' in offensive on Tikrit Map of Tikrit Iraq| Iraq's army has routed Sunni militants in a major offensive on the northern city of Tikrit, state media say. Thousands of Iraqi troops backed by tanks and air power attacked Tikrit from... | |
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| Jun.28 |
Baghdad |
Iraq 'receives first Russian jets'
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| Jun.28 |
North Korea |
North Korea 'test-fires missiles' |
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| Jun.29 |
Sunni Triangle |
Iraqi forces reportedly pull back from Tikrit amid fierce fighting
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| Jun.29 |
Sunni Triangle |
Iraq crisis: Fresh clashes over Tikrit
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| Jun.29 |
Iraq |
ISIS declares new Islamic caliphate | The Al Qaeda breakaway group that has seized much of northern Syria and neighboring Iraq formally declared the creation of an Islamic state | |
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| Jun.30 |
Kiev |
Ukrainian president ends unilateral ceasefire with pro-Russian separatists Petro Poroshenko was abandoning a unilateral cease-fire in the conflict and sending military forces back on the offensive
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|
| 2014 |
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| Jun.2 |
Tehran |
Strong sandstorm kills four in Iran |
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| Jun.3 |
Netherlands |
Big blaze at Shell chemical plant in Netherlands |
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| Jun.7 |
Afghanistan |
Dozens killed in Afghan flash floods |
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| Jun.8 |
India |
Indian students 'swept away' by water in Himachal Pradesh Some 24 students from a college in Hyderabad have been swept away by a sudden surge of the Beas river in the Kullu valley
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| Jun.8 |
Australia |
Missing plane 'whistleblower' fund |
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| Jun.9 |
Australia |
Human remains found in crocodile after fatal attack |
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| Jun.9 |
Bavaria |
Rescue in Germany's deepest cave |
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| Jun.12 |
Malaysia |
MH370 families get $50,000 payments |
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| Jun.16 |
Australia |
Shipwreck families sue Australia |
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| Jun.17 |
Malaysia |
Malaysia boat capsizes, dozens missing
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| Jun.18 |
Malaysia |
Bodies found after Malaysia capsize |
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| Jun.19 |
Bavaria |
German caver Johann Westhauser surfaces Map of Berchtesgaden Germany| An injured German trapped 1,000m underground for 12 days has been brought to the surface from the cave after a painstaking rescue operation | |
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| Jun.19 |
Bulgaria |
10 die in flooding in Bulgaria after heavy rain ulgarian authorities say ten people have died and several others are missing after heavy rain and flooding hit the Black Sea port city of Va...
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| Jun.19 |
US Georgia |
Anthrax risk for 75 scientists at CDC
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| Jun.19 |
Australia |
Malaysia MH370 jet hunt will move south, Australia says |
|
| Jun.25 |
Australia |
Search shifted for Malaysia plane Hunt for missing #MH370 Malaysian plane shifts farther south in Indian Ocean following new data analysis - Australia
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| Jun.26 |
West Africa |
'Drastic action' needed on Ebola |
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| Jun.26 |
Southern India |
Indian gas pipeline explosion kills 14 people |
|
| Jun.28 |
Southern India |
At least 19 killed when 2 buildings collapse in India
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|
| 2014 |
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| Jun.8 |
Sao Paulo |
World Cup: Sao Paulo metro strike to continue
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| Jun.9 |
Tokyo |
Japan signals resumption of whaling
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| Jun.9 |
Karachi |
Karachi airport reopens after raid |
|
| Jun.11 |
European Union |
Uber sparks taxi strikes in Europe |
|
| Jun.12 |
Malaysia |
MH370 families get $50,000 payments |
|
| Jun.16 |
Russia |
Russia cuts gas supply to Ukraine after deadline passes Russia on Monday cut gas supplies to Ukraine as a payment deadline passed and negotiators failed to reach a deal on gas prices and unpaid bi...
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| Jun.16 |
Australia |
Shipwreck families sue Australia |
|
| Jun.18 |
Northern Iraq |
Militants driven back from nation's main oil refinery
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| Jun.19 |
Northern Iraq |
Battle for key Iraqi oil refinery |
|
| Jun.23 |
Northern Iraq |
Iraq crisis: Key oil refinery 'seized by rebels' Sunni rebels in Iraq say they have fully captured the country's main oil refinery at Baiji, north of Baghdad
|
| Jun.25 |
Washington |
US GDP shrinks 2.9% in first quarter |
|
| Jun.26 |
USA |
Millions watch Germany football clash |
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|
| 2014 |
|
| Jun.6 |
Paris |
Rafael Nadal routed Andy Murray |
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| Jun.7 |
Paris |
Maria Sharapova beats Simona Halep to win French Open |
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| Jun.8 |
Paris |
Rafael Nadal clinches record ninth French Open title Rafael Nadal wore down Novak Djokovic in another enthralling meeting of the two best players in the world Sunday to claim his French Open ti...
|
| Jun.10 |
Sao Paulo |
Blatter still has burning desire to be FIFA's president Sepp Blatter told CONCACAF football leaders on Tuesday that his desire to be FIFA president ''burns stronger than ever'
|
| Jun.12 |
Sao Paulo |
Brazilian police fire tear gas at World Cup protesters |
|
| Jun.12 |
Sao Paulo |
Brazil up 3-1 over Croatia in World Cup debut
|
| Jun.13 |
Northeastern Brazil |
Netherlands put five past champions Spain
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| Jun.13 |
Los Angeles |
LA Kings win the Cup on Martinez's double-OT goal |
|
| Jun.14 |
Northeastern Brazil |
Costa Rica stun Uruguay |
|
| Jun.14 |
Amazon |
Balotelli earns Italy win over England |
|
| Jun.15 |
Brazil |
Goal technology used in France win |
|
| Jun.15 |
Texas |
Spurs get ultimate revenge by mauling Heat in Finals
|
| Jun.16 |
Southern France |
Michael Schumacher 'out of coma'
|
| Jun.16 |
Northeastern Brazil |
Germany routs Portugal 4-0 behind Thomas Muller's hat trick |
|
| Jun.17 |
Northeastern Brazil |
Hosts Brazil held by Mexico |
|
| Jun.18 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Spain knocked out of World Cup by Chile Spain's dominance of global football was brought to a crushing end as they were knocked out of the World Cup by an impressive Chile
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| Jun.18 |
Amazon |
Ten-man Cameroon knocked out by Croatia |
|
| Jun.20 |
Northeastern Brazil |
Costa Rica stuns Italy |
|
| Jun.21 |
Northeastern Brazil |
Germany made thrilling draw with Ghana |
|
| Jun.22 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Belgium takes down Russia with late Origi tally |
|
| Jun.22 |
Amazon |
Varela's last-gasp goal salvages 2-2 draw for Portugal vs. USA |
|
| Jun.23 |
Brazil |
Neymar's two goals lead Brazil over Cameroon |
|
| Jun.24 |
Northeastern Brazil |
Luis Suarez embroiled in new 'biting' storm Map of Natal Brazil| Already banned twice in his career for biting an opponent, the Uruguay striker was seemingly at it again in his country's key World Cup victory over Italy. Uruguay defeats Italy 1-0 to... | |
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| Jun.24 |
Brazil |
Fifa probes Luis Suarez 'biting' incident |
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| Jun.25 |
Brazil |
Messi scores twice as Argentina beats Nigeria |
|
| Jun.26 |
Uruguay |
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez banned for four months
|
| Jun.26 |
USA |
Millions watch Germany football clash |
|
| Jun.26 |
Brazil |
Algeria advances for first time with 1-1 draw vs. Russia |
|
| Jun.26 |
Northeastern Brazil |
USA loses to Germany but advances to World Cup final 16 |
|
| Jun.28 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Rodriguez stars in Colombia win over Uruguay
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| Jun.28 |
Brazil |
Brazil edge past Chile in shootout
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| Jun.29 |
Northeastern Brazil |
Costa Rica go through on penalties over Greece
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| Jun.29 |
Northeastern Brazil |
Netherlands win over Mexico
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| Jun.30 |
Brazil |
Germany survive scare against Algeria to reach quarterfinals
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| Jun.30 |
Brazil |
France sees off Nigeria to reach last eight |
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|
| 2014 |
|
| Jun.1 |
Afghanistan |
Taliban's Mullah Omar celebrates prisoner-swap 'victory'
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| Jun.1 |
Iran |
Iran executed dissident for 'enmity against God'
|
| Jun.1 |
Northern Nigeria |
Northern Nigeria bomb blast 'kills football spectators' |
|
| Jun.4 |
Maritime Provinces |
Manhunt as police officers killed in Moncton Map of Moncton Canada| A manhunt for Justin Bourque, 24, is under way in the Canadian city of Moncton after three officers were shot dead and two wounded | |
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| Jun.5 |
Maritime Provinces |
Moncton shooting: City on lockdown during manhunt
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| Jun.5 |
Maritime Provinces |
Man arrested over Moncton shootings |
|
| Jun.6 |
Kabul |
Afghan presidential candidate survives convoy attack At least six people were killed when explosions hit a campaign rally for Abdullah Abdullah, one of two presidential runoff candidates at a h...
|
| Jun.6 |
Maritime Provinces |
Moncton shooting: Justin Bourque charged with murder |
|
| Jun.7 |
Canada |
Canada inmates in helicopter escape Map of Orsainville Quebec Canada| Three inmates have escaped from a Orsainville detention centre using a helicopter. Police are now searching for the inmates | |
|
| Jun.8 |
Karachi |
Gunmen attack Karachi's airport Map of Karachi international airport Pakistan| Heavily armed gunmen have attacked Karachi international airport in Pakistan, killing at least 10 people | |
|
| Jun.8 |
Nevada |
Five dead in Las Vegas shootings
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| Jun.8 |
Karachi |
'Gunfire resumes' at Karachi airport after deadly raid |
|
| Jun.9 |
Karachi |
Pakistani Taliban says behind airport raid Terrorists entered Karachi's Jinnah International Airport at two different spots with a big plan: to destroy a group of parked airplanes
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| Jun.9 |
Karachi |
Karachi airport reopens after raid |
|
| Jun.12 |
India |
India hangings: Fourth woman dies in Uttar Pradesh
|
| Jun.15 |
Iraq |
Images purport to show 'massacre' by militants
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| Jun.16 |
Kenya |
At least 48 killed in militant attack on town near coastal resort |
|
| Jun.17 |
Libya |
U.S. captures key Benghazi suspect in raid| U.S. forces working with the FBI captured Libyan militia leader Ahmed abu Khattalah, a key suspect in the attack on the American compound | |
|
| Jun.18 |
Southern China |
China jails corruption activists |
|
| Jun.19 |
Sri Lanka |
Buddhist violence shocks Sri Lanka |
|
| Jun.20 |
Western China |
13 shot dead in west China after attack on police Police shot dead 13 assailants who drove one or more vehicles into a police building and set off explosives in an attack that injured three police...
|
| Jun.21 |
South Korea |
South Korean soldier 'kills five comrades, wounds five' A South Korean soldier has shot dead five comrades, injured five more and fled from an outpost near the border with North Korea, officials s...
|
| Jun.21 |
Southern Italy |
Pope Francis attacks 'evil' mafia in 'Ndrangheta base
|
| Jun.23 |
Cairo |
Al-Jazeera trio jailed in Egypt Map of Cairo| Three al-Jazeera journalists accused of supporting the Muslim Brotherhood have been jailed for seven years in Egypt | |
|
| Jun.25 |
Northern Nigeria |
Blast kills 21 at plaza in Nigerian capital
|
| Jun.28 |
Washington |
Benghazi consulate raid suspect in US court |
|
| Jun.29 |
Pakistan |
Couple killed by family for marrying without its consent |
|
| Jun.29 |
North Korea |
North Korea to put US men on trial |
|
| Jun.30 |
West Bank |
Abducted Israeli teens found dead Map of Halhul Hebron Israel Three Israeli teenagers who were abducted earlier this month in the West Bank have been found dead in a pit near the town of Halhul
| Naftali Frenkel and Gilad Shaar, both aged 16, and 19-year-old Eyal Yifrach were last seen at a junction near Hebron as they hitchhiked. Prime Minister Netanyahu said Hamas was responsible
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|
| 2014 |
|
| Jun.1 |
Iran |
Iran executed dissident for 'enmity against God'
|
| Jun.1 |
Washington |
US parties clash over prisoner deal |
|
| Jun.2 |
Madrid |
King Juan Carlos of Spain abdicates Map of Madrid King Juan Carlos of Spain has announced his intention to abdicate, after nearly 40 years on the throne
| His son, Crown Prince Felipe, 45, will take over the throne
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| Jun.2 |
Syria |
Syria votes in presidential election
|
| Jun.2 |
Madrid |
Spain cabinet to discuss abdication |
|
| Jun.3 |
Poland |
US unveils $1bn Europe security plan |
|
| Jun.3 |
Poland |
Obama to hold talks with Ukraine's Poroshenko in Warsaw |
|
| Jun.3 |
Beijing |
Tiananmen tense on rally anniversary Chinese security personnel have swamped Beijing's Tiananmen Square on the 25th anniversary of the Beijing massacre
|
| Jun.4 |
Highway 2014 Pro Russian Conflict in Ukraine |
Obama condemns Russia 'dark tactics' |
|
| Jun.4 |
Damascus |
Syria's Bashar al-Assad re-elected Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has won a third term in office after securing 88.7% of votes in presidential election
|
| Jun.4 |
Brussels |
G7 warns Russia of fresh sanctions
|
| Jun.5 |
Brussels |
G7 'fully behind new Ukraine leadership' |
|
| Jun.5 |
France |
D-Day anniversary: World leaders gather for ceremony
|
| Jun.5 |
North Korea |
N Korea 'detains third American' |
|
| Jun.6 |
France |
D-Day anniversary: Veterans mark historic invasion Map of Sword Beach Normandy France| Almost 2,000 veterans and world leaders are attending the main commemoration event marking the 70th anniversary of the landings | |
|
| Jun.6 |
Kabul |
Afghan presidential candidate survives convoy attack At least six people were killed when explosions hit a campaign rally for Abdullah Abdullah, one of two presidential runoff candidates at a h...
|
| Jun.6 |
Kiev |
Ukraine's Poroshenko hails 'start of Russia dialogue' |
|
| Jun.7 |
Kiev |
Poroshenko sworn in and sets out peace plan Map of Verkhovna Rada Kiev Ukraine| Petro Poroshenko has been sworn in as president of Ukraine, setting out a plan to bring peace to the conflict-torn east of the country. The 48-year-old tycoon offered political concessions to p... | |
|
| Jun.7 |
Colombia |
Colombia government and Farc to set up truth commission
|
| Jun.8 |
Cairo |
Egypt leader hails 'historic moment'
|
| Jun.9 |
Tokyo |
Japan signals resumption of whaling
|
| Jun.9 |
Sweden |
Merkel and Cameron in battle over European Commission |
|
| Jun.10 |
Sao Paulo |
Blatter still has burning desire to be FIFA's president Sepp Blatter told CONCACAF football leaders on Tuesday that his desire to be FIFA president ''burns stronger than ever'
|
| Jun.10 |
Virginia |
Eric Cantor loses Virginia Republican Party primary |
|
| Jun.11 |
UN Security Council |
UN condemns Iraqi militant attacks |
|
| Jun.12 |
Baghdad |
Iraq delays vote on emergency powers
|
| Jun.12 |
Sao Paulo |
Brazilian police fire tear gas at World Cup protesters |
|
| Jun.12 |
Washington |
Obama: All options open on Iraq |
|
| Jun.13 |
Iraq |
Iraq cleric issues Shia call to arms
|
| Jun.13 |
Washington |
Obama to 'review options' on Iraq |
|
| Jun.14 |
Tehran |
Iran 'ready to help neighbour Iraq' |
|
| Jun.14 |
London |
Tony Blair: 'We didn't cause Iraq crisis' |
|
| Jun.15 |
Colombia |
Santos re-elected in Colombian poll
|
| Jun.15 |
Washington |
US considers talks with Iran on Iraq |
|
| Jun.18 |
Baghdad |
Iraq asks US to launch airstrikes against militants Iraq has formally called on the United States to launch air strikes against jihadist militants who have seized several key cities
|
| Jun.18 |
Washington |
Obama 'to bypass Congress over Iraq' |
|
| Jun.18 |
Southern China |
China jails corruption activists |
|
| Jun.19 |
Sri Lanka |
Buddhist violence shocks Sri Lanka |
|
| Jun.19 |
Washington |
US to send military advisers to Iraq
|
| Jun.20 |
UN |
Refugee figures 'highest since WW2' The number of people living as refugees from war or persecution exceeded 50 million in 2013, for the first time since World War Two
|
| Jun.20 |
Washington |
US steps up sanctions on separatists |
|
| Jun.21 |
Southern Italy |
Pope Francis attacks 'evil' mafia in 'Ndrangheta base
|
| Jun.21 |
Moscow |
Putin gives ceasefire qualified backing |
|
| Jun.23 |
Cairo |
Al-Jazeera trio jailed in Egypt Map of Cairo| Three al-Jazeera journalists accused of supporting the Muslim Brotherhood have been jailed for seven years in Egypt | |
|
| Jun.23 |
Baghdad |
Kerry holds talks in Iraq as more cities fall to ISIS militants As radical Sunni militants snatch city after city in their march toward Baghdad, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Iraq
|
| Jun.24 |
Kurdistan |
US urges unity to expel Iraq rebels |
|
| Jun.24 |
Baghdad |
US forces arrive in Baghdad to advise Iraqi troops
|
| Jun.25 |
Baghdad |
Iraq PM rejects 'salvation' cabinet |
|
| Jun.26 |
Baghdad |
Crisis worsens, Iraq's parliament to meet
|
| Jun.26 |
U.S. Congress |
Obama seeks $500m for Syria rebels |
|
| Jun.26 |
Moscow |
Putin aide calls Ukraine head 'Nazi'
|
| Jun.27 |
Brussels |
Ukraine hails EU's 'historic pact' with ex-Soviet states Map of Brussels Ukraine's president has hailed a 'historic' trade pact with the European Union, calling it the 'most important day' since independence in 1991
| Russia said the partnership agreement, also signed by two other ex-Soviet states Georgia and Moldova, would have 'serious consequences'
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| Jun.28 |
Bosnia |
Bosnia marks centenary of WWI spark
|
| Jun.29 |
Iraq |
ISIS declares new Islamic caliphate | The Al Qaeda breakaway group that has seized much of northern Syria and neighboring Iraq formally declared the creation of an Islamic state | |
|
| Jun.29 |
North Korea |
North Korea to put US men on trial |
|
| Jun.30 |
Toronto |
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford: Rehab saved my life |
|
| Jun.30 |
Jerusalem |
Israel vows firm action after deaths
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