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WORLD – News headlines intercepted chronologically by newsphiles.org.
If you are a ‘newsphile’ who like to read about the latest worldwide happenings at your own leisure this feed may come handy. This is a general news-feed covering mainstream articles as posted by a multitude of newspapers, online media and independent outlets from all over the globe.
Excerpts and headlines. If you get absorbed by an article the links will lead to the actual site where the original story is posted.
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 The Guardian | Why Bashar al-Assad needs terrorism The Guardian Bashar al-Assad claimed from the start of the Syrian uprising last March that his enemies were "armed terrorist gangs" rather than largely peaceful demonstrators calling for reform and then for the overthrow of his regime. 'Thousands' protest in northern Syrian city of Aleppo Syrian Protesters Rally in Northern Flashpoint City Largest protests yet in Syrian city of Aleppo |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Iran may open door to suspected nuclear facility Telegraph.co.uk Iran is on the verge of agreeing to allow UN nuclear inspectors into its most sensitive military site for the first time in nearly seven years, Western diplomats said on Friday. Yukiya Amano, the head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency, ... UN nuclear chief headed to Iran, inspection deal in the works UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief to Visit Tehran UN nuclear chief to visit Tehran for rare talks |
 Toronto Star | Hollande pledges French support in Afghanistan The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) β French President Francois Hollande (frahn-SWAH' oh-LAWND') says he stands by his campaign pledge to withdraw his country's troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year. But the newly sworn-in leader says France will keep supporting ... Hardcore security: US prepared to battle protesters at G8 and NATO summits US supply trucks cross Afghan-Pakistan border Obama hosts G8, NATO leaders |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Queen's Diamond Jubilee: How the monarchy got its mojo back Telegraph.co.uk Not so long ago, the Royal family could do no right. Now we're in love with them all over again. By Tanya Gold Once Upon a Time β well, in 2011, actually β a book called Knit Your Own Royal Wedding sold lots of copies. World's royals gather for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee lunch Queen under fire for shaking hands with despotic King of Bahrain as she ... Unpopular kings give sour taste to Queen's Jubilee lunch at Windsor |
 BBC News | Thousands of Shia Muslims protest over Gulf union plans BBC News Thousands of mainly Shia Bahrainis have protested outside the capital against a plan to create a union of Gulf Arab countries. In Manama, the demonstration stretched for some three miles (5km), blocking a motorway. The Saudi king's proposal to unite ... Bahrain protesters decry unity plans with Saudis Bahrain protests: Shias rally against closer ties with Saudi Arabia Bahrain Protesters Decry Unity Plans With... |
 New York Times | Myanmar's new ties with US may come at a cost Los Angeles Times NEW DELHI β The Obama administration's decision this week to ease financial sanctions imposed on Myanmar, encourage American investment there and appoint a US ambassador for the first time in 22 years should further the long-isolated nation's reform ... News Summary: Myanmar officials, businessmen welcome easing of US economic ... Myanmar welcomes easing of US economic sanctions United States eases sanctions on Myanmar |
 NEWS.com.au | Why Chen fights, and why US abortion rights supporters should care Washington Post (blog) By Melinda Henneberger The day of Mei Shunping's fifth forced abortion in China was βthe saddest day of my life,'' she told a congressional subcommittee this week. This undated photo provided by the China Aid Association shows blind Chinese legal ... Who is Chen Guangcheng? China blocks human rights lawyers from defending nephew of blind activist Chen Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng's visa is ready, US says |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Robusta Coffee Gains to Eight-Month High on Vietnam Sales Bloomberg Robusta coffee climbed to the highest price in more than eight months as sales in Vietnam slowed, sending local prices to the highest since October. Sales of beans in Vietnam, the largest grower of robusta beans, slowed as farmers' stockpiles became ... 34 dead in Vietnam after overcrowded bus plunges into river 34 killed, 21 injured in central Vietnam bus accident Vietnam bus plunges off bridge into river; 34 dead |
 Voice of America | 2 NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan Rocket Attack Voice of America NATO says a rocket attack in eastern Afghanistan has killed two of its service members. Local coalition officials say six other NATO troops were slightly wounded in Friday in the Nari district of Kunar province. So far this year, at least 154 coalition ... Rockets kill 2 NATO troops, 3 Afghan civilians Attacks by Taliban Rise in Surge Areas Afghanistan conflict: Rise of 'green on blue' deaths |
 Globe and Mail | Lai's sentencing marks the end of China's Great Gatsby Globe and Mail When a court in Xiamen sentenced Lai Changxing to life in prison for his role running a multibillion-dollar smuggling operation, it ended another chapter β surely among the last β in one of the most colourful capers to emerge from China's wild ... Chinese Tycoon Gets Life Sentence for Smuggling Chinese smuggler Lai Changxing jailed for life China jails leader of smuggling ring |
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