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Manchester City's Edin Dzeko, left, celebrates with teammates Aleksandar Kolarov, right, and Vincent Kompany after scoring against Blackburn Rovers during their English Premier League soccer match at The Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

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BREAKING NEWS: Kolarov signs three-year Manchester City deal
Aleksandar Kolarov has signed a new three-year contract with Manchester City, the Premier League champions have confirmed. Kolarov said: “I am very happy and very proud of this new contract. I... (photo: AP / Jon Super)

Chelsea head coach Jose Mourinho, center, looks on before an international friendly soccer game against Roma, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Washington.

Chelsea Photos Soccer Sports Wikipedia: José Mourinho

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'He's a great addition'
Jose Mourinho's side confirmed the signing of the 27-year-old for a reported £30 million on Thursday, while Arsenal rejected the chance to re-sign their former star Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has... (photo: AP / Nick Wass)

Chelsea's new signing Gary Cahill, left top, watches from the stand during their English Premier League soccer match against Norwich City at Carrow Road stadium, Norwich, England, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.

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'No masterplan for England to stop Pirlo'
The Three Lions defender claims Roy Hodgson's side will not give the Italy playmaker any special attention in their World Cup opener in Manaus on Saturday By Greg Stobart in Rio de Janeiro... (photo: AP / Sang Tan)
England Photos Sports Wikipedia: Gary Cahill World Cup

Arsenal's coach Arsene Wenger seen during their Champions League qualifying playoffs, first leg soccer match with Fenerbahce at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.

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Wenger & Arsenal will rue ignoring the chance to re-sign Fabregas
The Frenchman has opted against activating the buyback clause in the Spaniard's Barcelona contract paving the way for the 27-year-old to complete his Chelsea move COMMENT By James Goldman Only when... (photo: AP)
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'Arsenal decided not to sign me'
New Chelsea signing Cesc Fabregas has revealed that Arsenal turned down the option to re-sign him after completing his switch from Barcelona on Thursday. He wrote on his... (photo: AP / Manu Fernandez)
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United States men's national team soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann points at the start of practice, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 in Philadelphia. The U.S. plays Mexico in an international friendly soccer match on Wednesday.

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Klinsmann: USA must make Ronaldo miserable
The Germany coach has called on his players to ensure the Real Madrid superstar has a difficult day when they meet Portugal in Manaus in this summer's World Cup USA coach... (photo: AP / Alex Brandon)
Photos Sports USA Wikipedia: Jürgen Klinsmann World Cup

UEFA President and former French soccer star Michel Platini listens to a reporter during a press conference after a meeting on the preparartions for the European Championship 2016 in France at the headquarters of the French Football Federation in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012.

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Platini says Blatter is finished
The Uefa chief has become the latest senior football figure to condemn the Fifa president and insists there is no chance he will support his re-election Uefa chief Michel... (photo: AP / Michel Euler)
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Atletico de Madrid's coach Diego Simeone of Argentina watshes a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.

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Diego Simeone signs for Goal
The Atletico Madrid coach has joined Goal's World Cup team - in association with Sony - and will provide insight and analysis throughout the tournament Click for more... (photo: AP / Andres Kudacki)
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Everton's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring his second goal against Liverpool during their English Premier League soccer match at Goodison Park Stadium, Liverpool, England, Saturday Nov. 23, 2013.

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Wolfsburg reveal Lukaku interest
With Chelsea on the brink of signing Diego Costa, Klaus Allofs believes the Belgian is a viable option this summer, although he admits competition will be fierce... (photo: AP / Jon Super)
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	Afghan polls open in run-off presidential election Mail Guardian South Africa
	Syria Islamist militants pause and reinforce from Iraq Baltimore Sun
	Resurgent violence underscores morphing of al Qaeda threat Daily Press

Society & Education

	Angela Merkel Is Not the Queen of Europe Huffington Post
	Thousands flee floods in Bosnia and Serbia as death toll rises The Observer

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Brian Rumbles fires on two Taliban fighters fleeing up the side of a mountain while on a mounted patrol outside of Bala Baluk's forward operating base in the Farah Province.

Taliban swapped for Bergdahl could be drone targets, Kerry indicates

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko lifts his arms in greeting after the inauguration ceremony in Sophia Square in Kiev, Ukraine, Saturday, June 7, 2014. Petro Poroshenko took the oath of office as Ukraine’s president Saturday, assuming leadership of a country mired in a violent uprising and economic troubles.

Leader’s battle to save a country: Petro Poroshenko begins work as Ukraine’s President

Ukraine's new President Petro Poroshenko waves after the inauguration ceremony at parliament in Kiev, Ukraine, Saturday, June 7, 2014.

Poroshenko promises united Ukraine and no compromise on Crimea

Soldier's story shows tragedy of World War I Times Union
Netanyahu and Bennett bear responsibility for teens' fate Ha'aretz
Rebels shoot down Ukrainian military plane, 49 killed Swissinfo
Ukraine expects new gas talks with Russia - government sourc Swissinfo
Israel reinforcing West Bank troops to search for three teen Swissinfo
Oresharski cabinet to work for one month after resignation, Standart News
A year after his election, Rohani is changing Iran without s Ha'aretz
Drone strikes kill three suspected militants in Yemen Swissinfo
Iran's Rouhani says ready to aid Iraq, nuclear deal by July Swissinfo
Ukraine rebels shoot down military plane, spokesman says 49 Swissinfo
Reuters: EU says no South Stream talks while Russia appeals Standart News
What's new in Turkey for foodies The Guardian
Bars, bazaars and boutique beds in Greece and Turkey's less- The Guardian
Reuters: EU energy boss says no South Stream talks while Rus Standart News
Forty-nine Ukrainian troops killed in plane shot down by reb Swissinfo
POLAND - BULGARIA REPORT: Significant increase of trade betw Standart News
Ukraine's defence ministry says rebels shoot down army cargo Swissinfo
Attack on controversial BG MP and tycoon Peevski stopped in Standart News
Reuters: Bulgaria's government likely to quit with pipeline Standart News
Afghans vote again in final test as Taliban threats loom Swissinfo

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron speaks at the British Business Embassy conference in London

Migrant target 'achievable' - PM

Orthodoxy and Europe

Orthodoxy and Europe

File - A NATO E3A AWACS aircraft at the Trapani-Birgi military base in Trapani, Italy, March 25, 2011, during Operation Unified Protector against Libya.

Ukraine: Nato Planes To Monitor Russian Troops

University of Oklahoma liberal studies dean honored in Roman The Oklahoman
GSK to cut 236 jobs in Romania The Business Review
Ireland’s capable young guns looking to impress in Buchares The Irish Times
The Democrat Vying For Eric Cantor's Seat Traveled To Romani San Francisco Chronicle
>The Democrat Vying For Eric Cantor's Seat Traveled To Roman Seattle Post
HRH Prince Moulay Rachid Receives HRH Prince Radu of Romania All Africa
From Hamilton Airshow to Romania for RCAF pilot Toronto Sun
Steampunk pub in Romania transports visitors into world depi The Daily Mail
Guccifer, The Most Notorious Hacker In The World, Has Been S Business Insider
Romania sentences hacker 'Guccifer' to jail Toronto Sun
Hacker who accessed Bush family e-mails jailed for four year South China Morning Post
Column: Katie wows in Romania amid little fanfare RTE
Minister CNBC
Rising star Simona Halep shoulders Romania's hopes in French Canberra Times
On The Fly: Romania's Halep In French Open Final Hartford Courant
At French Open, Simona Halep Shoulders Large Hopes for Roman New York Times
Hagel tours US Navy cruiser deployed off Romania San Francisco Chronicle
>Hagel tours US Navy cruiser deployed off Romania Seattle Post
Algeria beats Romania 2-1 in fan-marred friendly The Wichita Eagle
Lively Algeria beat Romania in front of unruly crowd The Guardian

A man rides a bicycle as he passes a site of a battle between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian fighters in Mariupol, eastern Ukraine, Friday, June 13, 2014.

Ukraine claims win against pro-Russian separatists in Mariupol

Jennifer Lopez poses for a portrait in promotion of her new album "AKA" at the Standard High Line Hotel, on Tues., June 10, 2014 in New York.

JLo 'will perform at World Cup'

Sava at Litija. The Sava is located in the Southeast Europe, flowing through Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and along Bosnia-Herzegovina border.

Bosnia floods unearth grim wartime mass grave

Betting Special: Will Pirlo overshadow Gerrard yet again? Goal
World Cup 2014: boost for England as Italy keeper Gianluigi The Daily Telegraph
World Cup: England's first match will be like a home game The Daily Telegraph
Football: Croatia's Corluka bemoans Japanese ref's language Otago Daily Times
Source: Ukrainian military plane with at least 49 aboard sho CNN
WAGs: England’s arm candy is not playing ball The Daily Telegraph
Texas Ryano wins feature at Santa Anita The Washington Times
Croatia given a boost as Modric escapes serious injury Goal
Kovac: Croatia targeting response FourFourTwo
Indiana tops Kentucky 83-70 in girls All-Star game The Washington Times
First steps of Leo unforgettable: Jose Jose Pekerman Belo Ho The Telegraph India
Spain v Holland: The days of tiki-taka may not be over, but The Daily Telegraph
Luka Modric a doubt for Croatia's World Cup 2014 Cameroon cl The Daily Mail
Croatia doing it tough but more refereeing howlers are on th NZ Herald
World Cup Brazil vs. Croatia: By the Social Media Numbers IMDb
By the Social Media Numbers The Wrap
Fred claims penalty in Brazil's World Cup opener against Cro The Daily Mail
Iraqi military breakdown fuelled by corruption, politics Swissinfo
Afghans head to polls again in final test as Taliban threats Swissinfo
Croatian Modric doubtful for Cameroon clash The Guardian

A severely damaged car stands in a flooded street in Obrenovac, some 30 kilometers (18 miles) southwest of Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, May 19, 2014.

Balkan floods affect over one million people, destruction "terrifying"

Volunteers use a rubber boat to evacuate residents from a flooded area in Obrenovac, some 30 kilometers (18 miles) southwest of Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, May 18, 2014.

Epic flooding in Balkans raises fears about land mines surfacing

Volunteers use a rubber boat to evacuate residents from a flooded area in Obrenovac, some 30 kilometers (18 miles) southwest of Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, May 18, 2014. Floodwaters triggered more than 2,000 landslides across much of the Balkans on Sunday, laying waste to entire towns and villages and disturbing land mines left over from the region’s 1990s war, along with warning signs that marked the unexploded devices.

Flooding in Balkans triggers 3,000 landslides, unearths mines

Argentina-Bosnia Preview: Messi looks to fire South American Goal
Argentina begin World Cup campaign against Bosnia The Hindu
Lionel Messi larks around as Argentina prepare for World Cup The Daily Mail
Argentina v Bosnia-Herzegovina: Bosnia face baptism of firep The Independent
Newcomer Bosnia has no plans to man-mark Messi Boston Herald
Bosnia has no plans to man-mark Lionel Messi Sydney Morning Herald
Argentina to show attacking intent to avoid World Cup upset The Guardian
World Cup 2014: Argentina v Bosnia and Herzegovina match pre The Independent
World Cup 2014: The 32 Biggest Global Stars (Photos) The Hollywood Reporter
Soccer: Argentina to unleash attacking riches on Bosnia Reuters
Newcomer Bosnia has no plans to man-mark Lionel Messi Boston Herald
>Newcomer Bosnia has no plans to man-mark Messi Seattle Post
Hajrovic: Bosnia may be better than Argentina Goal
WWI: Books for the anniversary of the Great War Newsday
Protocol on Sexual Violence in War Is Launched in London Voa News
No World Cup sex please, we're Bosnian Sydney Morning Herald
Britain intensifies military presence in Bosnia and Herzegov The People's Voice
How a century-old war affects you CNN
Soccer | World Cup: War had impact on Bosnian players The Columbus Dispatch
Bosnia won’t man-mark Lionel Messi Deccan Chronicle

Minecraft: here's one I made earlier

Germany's Merkel has fingers crossed but won't pick WCup winner as she heads for team's opener

Messi’s moment as Argentina enter WC

Anderson leads USA to best World League start since 2000 (FI noodls
Iran defeat Brazil again; Germany end France's unbeaten run noodls
USA coach Speraw: I expect a better match tomorrow (FIVB - F noodls
How I became a convert to the cult of Marina Abramović The Guardian
Eyes on Messi as Argentina start World Cup campaign The Times of India
Nation+world: Top draft pick Jadeveon Clowney has surgery to Detroit Free Press
Sports news briefs — June 13 Ohio
06/12/2014 - Dauphin County Diversity Network Forum to be he noodls
Iona, Fordham look abroad for talent New York Post Online
Paris Will Not Ban Love Locks — for Now Mashable
Has the ISIL infiltrated the West Bank? Ha'aretz
Former NATO Commander Wesley Clark: Crimea Is Not Kosovo Voa News
Brazil's Fred says it was a 'clear penalty' on him San Francisco Chronicle
Feds drop marriage fraud case after arresting couple in thei Sun Sentinel
Smart tops NBA scoring guard prospects Canoe
Bath garden to be stop on master gardeners’ tour Ohio
NESTOR AND ZIMONJIC REACH SEMIS AT QUEEN’S CLUB (Tennis Cana noodls
Ivanovic continues dominant form in Birmingham Reuters
New kids on the block (FK Partizan Beograd) noodls
Expect the Unexpected Huffington Post

Slovenia's former prime minister Borut Pahor talks to the media outside a polling station in Sempeter, Slovenia, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. Small, crisis-hit EU member Slovenia is choosing a president in an atmosphere of uncertainty and growing discontent with cost-cutting measures designed to avoid an international bailout.

Slovenian court confirms July 13 as the date of general election

Argentina's Sergio Aguero, second from left, celebrates with teammates Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, and Argentina's Angel Di Maria, third from left, after scoring during a Copa America group A soccer match against Costa Rica in Cordoba, Argentina, Monday, July 11, 2011.

Lionel Messi sends Argentina to World Cup with last warm-up goal

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian Marquinhos, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a French League One soccer match Paris Saint-Germain against FC Toulouse at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013.

Barcelona close in on £28.4 million Marquinhos deal

Ukraine footage 'shows burning plane wreckage' BBC News
Ukraine crisis: Military plane shot down in Luhansk BBC News
Russia's slow invasion of Ukraine Deutsche Welle
Transport plane shot down in Ukraine's Lugansk China Daily
World Cup | U.S. Team Americans keep close eye on World Cup The Wichita Eagle
Americans keep close eye on World Cup officiating The Miami Herald
Argentina facing sanctions over Falklands banner The Washington Times
Stanley Cup Final update: Slice of Los Angeles in Slovenia The Los Angeles Times
Ukraine crisis: EU invites Moscow to talks on Kiev pact BBC News
Ukrainian forces retake control in city held by rebels, offi Stars and Stripes
ECB's Jazbec warns of crisis repeat in reform countries Reuters
CORRECTED (OFFICIAL)-ECB's Jazbec warns of crisis repeat in Reuters
Ukraine crisis: Kiev forces win back Mariupol BBC News
Bombers come to Europe as tensions simmer over Ukraine Stars and Stripes
Cesare Prandelli: the man who made Italy fall in love with t The Guardian
Ukraine crisis: Mariupol residents protest at Government cra The Independent
Apple recalls 'overheating' European USB power adapters BBC News
For gay right-wingers, life is doubly difficult Ha'aretz
Russian tanks seen across the Ukraine border, official says Stars and Stripes
Referee Nichimura's decisions in spotlight Philadelphia Daily News

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