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British PM urges more action on tax from UK territories
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain called upon its overseas territories to “get their house in order” over the sharing of tax information on Monday as the UK looks to lead a global fight against tax evasion ahead of a meeting of the world’s wealthiest states.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 11:34 pm
Hezbollah steps up Syria battle, Israel threatens more strikes
AMMAN (Reuters) – Lebanese Hezbollah militants attacked a Syrian rebel-held town alongside Syrian troops on Sunday and Israel threatened more attacks on Syria to rein the militia in, highlighting the risks of a wider regional conflict if planned peace talks fail.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 11:28 pm
Obama walks a fine line with Myanmar president’s landmark visit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will walk a fine line between fostering a U.S. ally in China’s backyard and trying to defend human rights when the president of Myanmar becomes the first head of his country to visit the White House in 47 years on Monday.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 11:11 pm
Militants kill 10 Iraq policemen in checkpoint attacks
RAMADI, Iraq (Reuters) – - Militants killed at least 10 Iraqi policemen in a series of attacks on checkpoints in the West of the country on Sunday, police and local officials said.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 10:29 pm
Nigeria offers amnesty to insurgents who surrender
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) – Nigeria offered an amnesty on Sunday to Islamist militants who surrender and said 17 people had been killed on the fifth day of a military operation to try to crush the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 10:02 pm
Pakistan army will be watching Sharif’s cozying up to India
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan’s all-powerful military overthrew Nawaz Sharif 14 years ago and hustled him off into exile in handcuffs. Now he’s back as prime minister-elect, with the army watching his every move, especially steps planned to ease tension with arch-rival India.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 10:01 pm
Israel demands French TV correct 13-year-old report on boy’s death
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel demanded a French television station on Sunday correct a report from nearly 13 years ago which helped fuel anger across the world and ignite a bloody uprising against the Jewish state.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 9:09 pm
Exclusive: Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mart still makes Wrangler shirts
GAZIPUR, Bangladesh (Reuters) – A Bangladesh factory where Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Inditex SA inspectors spotted cracks in the wall this month is still making Wrangler shirts for the world’s largest apparel maker, U.S.-based VF Corp.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 9:05 pm
Canadian prime minister’s top aide quits over expenses scandal
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The top aide to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper abruptly resigned on Sunday over his role in an mounting expenses scandal which is threatening to undermine the Conservative government.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 7:57 pm
Protesting Egyptian police block Israel border crossing
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian police enraged by the kidnapping of seven of their colleagues by Islamist gunmen in the Sinai Peninsula blocked a commercial border crossing with Israel on Sunday to pressure the Cairo government to help free the men, security sources said.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 7:17 pm
India gripes over border, trade woes on Li’s first foreign trip
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told visiting Chinese President Li Keqiang on Sunday a recent military standoff in the Himalayas could affect relations between the two countries as they looked to boost bilateral trade.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 6:59 pm
Tunisian Islamist protester killed in clash with police
TUNIS (Reuters) – One protester died and several were injured when Tunisian Islamists defied a ban on their demonstration and clashed with police on Sunday.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 6:19 pm
Dubai laborers stage rare strike for more pay
DUBAI (Reuters) – Thousands of workers employed by Dubai’s largest construction firm, Arabtec, stayed away from work on Sunday to back wage demands, a rare labor protest in the Gulf emirate, where trade unions are banned, staff said.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 6:06 pm
North Korea fires short-range missiles for two days in a row
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea fired a short-range missile from its east coast on Sunday, a day after launching three of these missiles, a South Korean news agency said, ignoring calls for restraint from Western powers.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 5:04 pm
Upmarket Pakistan district votes again as Imran Khan decries killing
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – An upmarket constituency of Pakistan’s violence-plagued city of Karachi voted again under tight security on Sunday, a day after gunmen killed a senior politician from a reformist party in the district and a week after general elections.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 5:03 pm
Syrian army, Hezbollah attack rebels in border town: opposition
AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian troops supported by Hezbollah militants launched an offensive to retake a major town near Lebanon from rebels on Sunday, the heaviest fighting yet involving Lebanese armed group, opposition activists said.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 5:02 pm
Netanyahu takes aim at weapons leakage in Syria
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held out the prospect on Sunday of further Israeli strikes inside Syria, pledging to act to prevent advanced weapons from reaching Hezbollah and other militant groups.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 5:02 pm
Humala’s approval rating in Peru slips to 6-month low
LIMA (Reuters) – President Ollanta Humala’s approval rating fell 5 points to a six-month low of 46 percent, reflecting the unpopularity of his proposal to buy an oil refinery owned by Spain’s Repsol and his support for Venezuela’s new government, an Ipsos poll showed on Sunday.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 4:53 pm
UK opposition calls for country-by-country tax reporting
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s opposition Labour party, tapping into widening public anger over corporate tax avoidance, wants the government to push for new international rules to force companies to report profit and tax payments country-by-country.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 3:31 pm
With president ailing, Algeria prepares for end of an era
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Three weeks after being rushed to hospital in Paris, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has disappeared from sight, leaving behind a country preparing for a successor who for the first time will come from a generation too young to have fought in Algeria’s war of independence against France.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 3:13 pm
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Outlook dim as Syria diplomacy gathers force
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Peter Graff AMMAN/LONDON (Reuters) – The world’s diplomats will make a major new push in the coming days for negotiations to end Syria’s civil war, but their chances of achieving a peace deal look as remote as ever. President Bashar al-Assad poured scorn on new plans for peace talks announced unexpectedly by the United States and Russia two weeks ago and planned for Geneva in early June. …
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 11:28 pm
Obama walks a fine line with Myanmar president’s landmark visit
By Paul Eckert WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will walk a fine line between fostering a U.S. ally in China's backyard and trying to defend human rights when the president of Myanmar becomes the first head of his country to visit the White House in 47 years on Monday. Rights groups and some U.S. lawmakers fear Obama has moved too quickly since forging a dramatic breakthrough in relations in 2011 after half a century of military rule in Myanmar, also known as Burma. U.S. …
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 11:11 pm
AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (AP) — The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not ruled out legal action against the Justice Department.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 10:59 pm
Hezbollah steps up Syria battle, Israel threatens more strikes
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN (Reuters) – Lebanese Hezbollah militants attacked a Syrian rebel-held town alongside Syrian troops on Sunday and Israel threatened more attacks on Syria to rein the militia in, highlighting the risks of a wider regional conflict if planned peace talks fail. Activists said it was the fiercest fighting in Syria's two year-old civil war involving Hezbollah, a Shi'ite group backed by Iran which they said appeared to be helping President Bashar al-Assad secure a vital corridor in case Syria fragments. …
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 10:13 pm
Nigeria offers amnesty to insurgents who surrender
By Joe Brock MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) – Nigeria offered an amnesty on Sunday to Islamist militants who surrender and said 17 people had been killed on the fifth day of a military operation to try to crush the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast. In their biggest offensive since the insurgency began in 2009, Nigerian forces are trying to chase well-armed militants out of territory they control in remote semi-deserts around Lake Chad, along the borders with Cameroon, Chad and Niger. …
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 10:02 pm
Pakistan army will be watching Sharif’s cozying up to India
By Katharine Houreld ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan's all-powerful military overthrew Nawaz Sharif 14 years ago and hustled him off into exile in handcuffs. Now he's back as prime minister-elect, with the army watching his every move, especially steps planned to ease tension with arch-rival India. Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won 124 of 272 contested seats in this month's parliamentary election. Its nearest rival, the Pakistan People's Party, won just 31 in the first democratic handover of power since independence in 1947. …
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 10:01 pm
Israel demands French TV correct 13-year-old report on boy’s death
By Allyn Fisher-Ilan JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel demanded a French television station on Sunday correct a report from nearly 13 years ago which helped fuel anger across the world and ignite a bloody uprising against the Jewish state. Twelve-year-old Mohammed al-Dura and his father, Jamal, were filmed crouching in terror by a wall in the Gaza Strip in September 2000, bullets whizzing around them, as Israeli forces battled Palestinian gunmen days into an uprising that erupted after failed peace talks. The boy was later pronounced dead, and his father wounded. …
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 9:08 pm
Exclusive: Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mart still makes Wrangler shirts
By Serajul Quadir and Rafiqur Rahman GAZIPUR, Bangladesh (Reuters) – A Bangladesh factory where Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Inditex SA inspectors spotted cracks in the wall this month is still making Wrangler shirts for the world's largest apparel maker, U.S.-based VF Corp. VF confirmed on Saturday it was still using Liz Apparels to make its clothing following an inspection ordered by the factory owner, Nassa Group, on May 12. VF, whose other clothing brands include North Face, Timberland and Nautica, said its philosophy was to "stay and improve" working conditions. …
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 9:04 pm
Insight: Despite curbs, China’s vast hot money triangle flourishes
By James Pomfret and Matthew Miller ZHUHAI, China/HONG KONG (Reuters) – In an underground mall just a stone's throw from China's teeming border with Macau, a row of 30 small shops with identical golden plaques does a brisk, though shadowy trade with mainland Chinese visitors, many of them bound for the gambling hub. "Good rates. Better than the banks," shout salespeople jostling to usher clients into shops where thick wads of Chinese 100 yuan ($16.31) and HK$1,000 ($130) bank notes change hands and shuffle noisily through electronic cash-counting machines. …
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 8:59 pm
Top Libyan official: Benghazi explosion accident
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya’s deputy prime minister says an investigation has indicated that a deadly explosion in Benghazi last week was an accident and not an attack.
Posted on 19 May 2013 | 8:48 pm
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Imran Khan blames UK for not doing enough to stop colleague’s killing – ABC Online
The News InternationalImran Khan blames UK for not doing enough to stop colleague's killing
ABC Online
Former international cricketer Imran Khan has blamed the British government for not doing enough to prevent the murder of one of his political colleagues. Zahra Shahid Hussain, the vice-president of Mr Khan's Movement for Justice (PTI) party, was shot dead …
Gunmen kill party founder member, Imran blames MQM chief in exileIndian Express
PTI's Zahra Shahid Hussain is buried in KarachiBBC News
Killing of Karachi Politician Damps VoteWall Street Journal
The News International -Mirror.co.uk -Pakistan Daily Times
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 11:51 pm
Before confronting Syria, Israel should consider saving its energy for Iran – Haaretz
HaaretzBefore confronting Syria, Israel should consider saving its energy for Iran
Haaretz
Israel will have to tread very carefully if it wants to avoid confrontation with Syria and Hezbollah, particularly as as global forces begin to intervene, and as Iran elections approach. By Amos Harel | May.19, 2013 | 11:28 PM | 1 …
Israel to continue preventing transfer of arms to Hezbollah: PMXinhua
Benjamin Netanyahu threatens more Israeli strikes on SyriaTelegraph.co.uk
Fears grow of clash between Israel and SyriaLos Angeles Times
Jerusalem Post -Jewish Telegraphic Agency -Ynetnews
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 11:51 pm
Seoul shares may rise, little impact from N.Korea missile launch – Reuters
Economic TimesSeoul shares may rise, little impact from N.Korea missile launch
Reuters
SEOUL | Sun May 19, 2013 7:32pm EDT. SEOUL May 20 (Reuters) – Seoul shares will likely rise on Monday with the rally on Wall Street boosting sentiment and helping to overcome worries about North Korea's firing of short-range missiles on the weekend, …
Launchings By North Korea Raise TensionsNew York Times
North Korea Fires Missiles Into SeaWall Street Journal
South Korea says North Korea fires 3 short-range missilesFox News
Voice of America -Bloomberg -CNN
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 11:34 pm
Syria Sweeps Into Rebel Stronghold – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalSyria Sweeps Into Rebel Stronghold
Wall Street Journal
Syrian rebel fighters on Sunday gather in Qusayr, near Homs, in an image provided by Qusair Lens and authenticated by the Associated Press. DAMASCUS—Syrian government forces, backed by members of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, launched a …
Syrian troops push into rebel territoryGlobe and Mail
Assad troops storm key stronghold – Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
Syrian army, fighting alongside Hezbollah guerrillas, launch assault on rebel …Washington Post
ABC Online -BBC News -Los Angeles Times
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 11:32 pm
Obama walks a fine line with Myanmar president’s landmark visit – Reuters
AFPObama walks a fine line with Myanmar president's landmark visit
Reuters
By Paul Eckert. WASHINGTON | Sun May 19, 2013 7:11pm EDT. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will walk a fine line between fostering a U.S. ally in China's backyard and trying to defend human rights when the president of Myanmar …
Washington Week: Focus on Burma, US Government Scandals – VOAVoice of America
Myanmar president to visit White HouseGlobe and Mail
White House visit by Burma's Thein Sein a sign of changing timesWashington Post
Wall Street Journal -Los Angeles Times -South China Morning Post
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 11:20 pm
The News Matrix: Monday 20 May 2013 – The Independent
New York Daily NewsThe News Matrix: Monday 20 May 2013
The Independent
Two men hanged after spying charges. Iran's state radio says authorities have executed two men convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad and the CIA. The report said Mohammad Heidari, who was accused of working for Mossad, and Kourosh Ahmadi, who …
Iran hangs two men for spying for Israel and USBBC News
Iran hangs two men for spying for US and IsraelFinancial Times
Iran claims it hanged CIA, Mossad spiesCNN International
Fox News -Jerusalem Post
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 11:01 pm
One dead in Tunisia showdown with Islamists – Times of India
AFPOne dead in Tunisia showdown with Islamists
Times of India
TUNIS: Security forces and hardline Islamists fought street battles in Tunis on Sunday, with one protester killed and 15 policemen wounded, after the authorities banned the Salafists from staging their annual congress. The confrontations infuriated moderate …
Tensions in Tunisia between government and SalafistsBBC News
Radical Islamist Killed in Tunisia Street Protests – VOAVoice of America
Tunisian police fire teargas to prevent hardline Islamist rallyFinancial Times
The Guardian -AFP -Reuters UK
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 10:16 pm
Nigeria says 14 Militants, 3 Soldiers Killed in Latest Fighting – VOA – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaNigeria says 14 Militants, 3 Soldiers Killed in Latest Fighting – VOA
Voice of America
ABUJA — The Nigerian military says it has killed 14 Boko Haram militants and arrested 20 others. The military says three soldiers died in the fighting Sunday and another is missing. It was only last Tuesday that Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan ordered …
Nigerian forces tout 'massive deployment' against insurgentsCNN
Nigerian Troops Kill 14 Insurgents, Arrest 20 in NortheastBusinessweek
Nigeria: Boko Haram in disarray, says armyBBC News
Reuters -ABC News -Xinhua
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 9:24 pm
Video Shows Kidnapped Egyptian Security Officers – ABC News
ABC NewsVideo Shows Kidnapped Egyptian Security Officers
ABC News
Seven men purported to be the members of Egypt's security forces kidnapped by suspected militants last week appeared in a video posted online Sunday and urged the government to secure their release by meeting their captors' demands. The video, posted …
The KFC smugglers of GazaThe Guardian
Protesting Egyptian police block Israel border crossingReuters
Supporters of abducted soldiers keep Sinai-Gaza border shutLos Angeles Times
Bloomberg -Voice of America
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 7:38 pm
US spy-row diplomat Ryan Fogle ‘leaves Russia’ – BBC News
BBC NewsUS spy-row diplomat Ryan Fogle 'leaves Russia'
BBC News
US diplomat Ryan Fogle, who was accused by Russia of being a spy, has left the country, Russian television reported. NTV broadcast footage said to show Mr Fogle passing through security at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow. Mr Fogle was ordered to leave …
US diplomat in spy row leaves RussiaGlobalPost
Russian TV: American accused of spying and ordered to leave the country flies …Washington Post
Ryan Fogle leaves Russia after being accused of operating as CIA spyThe Guardian
USA TODAY -Wired
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Posted on 19 May 2013 | 6:25 pm
