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Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks to the media in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, May 21, 2014. China signed a landmark deal Wednesday to buy Russian natural gas worth about $400 billion, giving a boost to diplomatically isolated President Vladimir Putin and expanding Moscow's ties with Asia.

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Business Insider
Putin promises an 'immediate response' if EU-Ukraine trade agreement goes through
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens during an annual call-in show on Russian television "Conversation With Vladimir Putin" in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 16, 2015. See Also BRUSSELS -- A... (photo: AP / Alexei Druzhinin)

FILE - This Aug. 20, 2014 file photo shows Major League Baseball Commissioner-elect Rob Manfred participating in the ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge outside the organization's headquarters in New York.

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Philadelphia Daily News
Manfred hopes for exhibition games in Cuba in 2016
NEW YORK (AP) - Rob Manfred believes Major League Baseball can engage in some fastball diplomacy. Following President Barack Obama's announcement in December that he would restore diplomatic relations... (photo: AP / Vanessa A. Alvarez)

A sign of Deutsche Bank headquarters in Milan, Italy, Friday, Jan. 23, 2004. A Milan judge Wednesday June 13 2007 indicted four International banks on charges related to the 2003 failure of the Parmalat dairy empire, Europe's largest corporate bankruptcy. Judge Cesare Tacconi issued the indictment against Citigroup Inc. USB AG, Deutsche Bank AG and Morgan Stanley along with 13 managers of those lenders for not taking measures that would have prevented the crimes that led to the company's failure.

The Charlotte Observer
Deutsche Bank to pay $2.5B fine in rate-rigging case
Deutsche Bank will pay a $2.5 billion penalty to U.S. and British authorities to settle accusations that it helped manipulate the benchmarks used to set interest rates on trillions of dollars in... (photo: AP / Antonio Calanni)
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This Aug. 17, 2012 photo shows CIA Director David Petraeus and his wife, Holly, during a ceremony at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Stars and Stripes
David Petraeus' fall began and ends in Charlotte, NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Tribune News Service) — A scandal that began to unravel in Charlotte ends in Charlotte on Thursday when former CIA Director David Petraeus is expected to admit sharing top government... (photo: AP / Mark Humphrey)
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Communist Party of Vietnam flag and the Vietnamese flag on display at the Independence Palace, Vietnam.

The Guardian
Vietnam 40 years on: how a communist victory gave way to capitalist corruption
After the military victory, Vietnam’s socialist model began to collapse. Cut off by US-led trade embargos and denied reconstruction aid, it plunged into poverty. Now its economy is booming – but so is inequality and corruption ... (photo: WN / RTayco)
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Patrick Dempsey presents the award for pop/rock band, duo or group on stage at the 42nd annual American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles.

The Inquisitr
Is Patrick Dempsey’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Exit Imminent? Rep For Actor Speaks Out
This is the not the first time that reports have surfaced about Patrick Dempsey’s future on the series. The actor spoke about his plans to leave Grey’s... (photo: AP / Matt Sayles)
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Huffington Post
Fortress Europe's Vast Moat
The Mediterranean has become a vast forbidding moat -- a death trap -- that separates Fortress Europe from the millions of third world refugees on the other side. The... (photo: AP / Lino Azzopardi)

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Miley Cyrus performing at 93.3 FLZA’s Jingle Ball 2013 on December 18 in Tampa, Florida.

The Inquisitr
Miley Cyrus And Patrick Schwarzenegger Split After He Gets Cozy With Gal Pals In Cabo And Coachella
“It’s not a break,” confirmed an insider who knows both Miley and Patrick. “It’s done.” So, what caused those reports of an... (photo: Creative Commons / Melissa Rose)
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Goal
No Messi, no Messiah? Guardiola needs to save Bayern from self-destruction
The coach is experiencing a club in crisis and must use all of his experience to ensure the German giants don't suffer from a very familiar pitfall COMMENT By... (photo: AP)
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United Nations

	Migrants crisis: Northern Europe 'must do more' BBC News
	UN refugee agency wants no part of Cambodia resettlement Canberra Times
	Ebola outbreak: we simply could not cope, admits World Health Organisation The Guardian

Security Council

	Obama discusses Yemen's situation with Saudi King The Siasat Daily
	Obama's War on Yemen Risks Involving Iran The People's Voice
	UN Yemen envoy Jamal Benomar resigns amid crisis Al Jazeera

NATO

	Intelligence gaps may help Islamic State gain foothold in Afghanistan Stars and Stripes
	US violating treaties even made with NATO: Analyst Press TV
	Afghan blast kills 33; Islamic State blamed Otago Daily Times

G8 Agenda

	Russia wants to keep contact with G8 nations Canoe
	Russia’s expulsion from G8 must be discussed: Cameron Khaleej Times
	Obama Administration pushing for exclusion of Russia from G8 The Examiner

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Elections Worldwide

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Greece under fire from creditors as bailout talks drag

Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks to potential voters at a campaign house party, Friday, April 17, 2015, in Manchester, N.H.

Republicans Pierced N.H. and ''They'll Pierce the U.S. in '16''

File - An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle and F-16 Fighting Falcon return from an Operation Iraqi Freedom combat mission.

Obama confronts 'cruel' reality of his drone war

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael Rogers, commander of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and the U.S. 10th Fleet, speaks to Sailors and civilian employees with the Information Dominance Corps about cyber warfare at the afloat training group auditorium on Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Aug. 7, 2012.

Hoping to instill fear, US announces new strategy for cyber warfare

Editorials The Dallas Morning News
A look at some aspects of 3 Minnesota budget bills The Miami Herald
Getting aid to a war zone in a swarm of drones BBC News
Obama defends US intelligence after hostage deaths Boston Herald
How the War Party in Washington is Losing Eastern Europe, Hi Topix
Jeb Bush weight loss: Will Bush's weight loss help in his ru The Examiner
Goodyear is taking its new $500 million tire factory to Mexi Business Insider
Harley recalls nearly 46,000 motorcycles Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Aide to Mississippi Sen. Cochran arrested on drug charge The Charlotte Observer
Observer Forum: Letters to the editor 04.26.15 The Charlotte Observer
Washington Twp. seeks 2.3 mill replacement levy in May 2015 Dayton Daily News
Beer-growler, cop-pension bills among those going to Florida Palm Beach Post
Lehigh Valley region under freeze warning again, weather ser Lehigh Valley
As U.S. Sugar flexes muscle, Amendment 1 supporters fret abo Tampabay.com
P.E.I. political parties tally campaign promise costs CBC
NDP would cut small business tax by 33% if elected CBC
Effort to limit third-party property insurance claims stalls Sun Sentinel
Family of teen shot in Mexico by US Border Patrol agent cann Star Tribune
Governor signs into law overhaul of Washington state's medic Star Tribune
Military veterans plan to summit North America's tallest mou Star Tribune

French President Francois Hollande answers a reporter during his annual news conference, Tuesday, Jan.14, 2014 at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Hollande is promising to cut 50 billion euros in public spending over 2015-2017 to try to improve the indebted economy. Hollande, a Socialist, came to office in 2012 on pledges to avoid the painful austerity measures carried out by neighboring Spain and Italy. But France’s economy has suffered two recessions in recent years and growth is forecast at an anemic 0.2 percent in 2013.

No decision yet on Mistral, France's Hollande says

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EU approves first new genetically modified crops since 2013

German chancellor Angela Merkel makes a statement to the press in Kiev, Ukraine, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014. Merkel, who has advocated a measured European Union response to Russia’s aggressive policies in Ukraine, met Saturday in Kiev with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and said she urged a political solution to the crisis. Poroshenko, for his part, said Ukraine was willing to try to solve the conflict by talks, but not at the expense of the country’s territorial integrity or sovereignty.

Merkel: must prevent Greece running out of cash before deal

Former Polish foreign minister Bartoszewski dies at 93 Philadelphia Daily News
It's not Miliband who is worrying the banks, it's our future The Independent
Speaker's tour ends in Germany NZ Herald
The Path Not Taken in Nazi Germany Huffington Post
The Week in Political Pictures New York Times
Fitch Affirms Region of Umbria's Credit-linked Notes at 'BBB Reuters
Fitch Affirms City of Milan at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable Reuters
From Competition to Cooperation? Huffington Post
EU orders Britain's organic farmers to treat sick animals wi The Daily Telegraph
Fitch Affirms Cyprus at 'B-'; Outlook Positive Reuters
Fitch Affirms Italy at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable Reuters
Fitch Affirms Spain at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable Reuters
FOREX-Dollar falls on business spending, euro eases on Greec Reuters
French prime minister Manuel Valls praises Ireland’s economy The Irish Times
Here are the 19 companies that reportedly signed on to the E Business Insider
Savvas Xiros and the Greek-American Relations Huffington Post
Hints of reconciliation in Turkey as Armenians mark massacre Yahoo Daily News
France to 'talk again' with Renault but reaffirms vote plan Reuters
Poland bans 'provocative' Russian bikers loyal to Putin Tampa Bay Online
No plans for EU online regulator -officials Reuters

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, file photo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses business leaders as he launches his "Make in India" initiative, in New Delhi, prior to his scheduled departure to the United States. A human rights group has sued Modi in New York for what it says was his complicity in sectarian violence in his country in 2002.

India, China to boost maritime cooperation during PM Modi's visit

Turkish President Abdullah Gul, left, and Armenian President Serge Sarkisian speak to the media after their meeting in Yerevan, Armenia, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Abdullah Gul arrived in Armenia to watch a Turkey vs. Armenia World Cup qualifier game with President Serge Sarkisian that many hope will help the two countries overcome decades of antagonism rooted in Ottoman-era massacres of Arme

Ottoman massacres 'never genocide'

President Barack Obama addresses the nation from the Cross Hall in the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. In a major reversal, Obama ordered the United States into a broad military campaign to “degrade and ultimately destroy” militants in two volatile Middle East nations, authorizing airstrikes inside Syria for the first time, as well as an expansion of strikes in Iraq.

Why Obama allies are against Pacific trade deal

Australia 'public enemy number one' of UN climate talks, say The Guardian
Why rogue regimes take hostages CNN
Anzac Day: Time for Australia to stop fighting other peoples Canberra Times
Has Australia learned nothing from the Gallipoli military di Canberra Times
U.N. chief urges Myanmar to address Muslims' status ahead of Reuters
MQM wants to work with all political parties, says Altaf Dawn
WATCH: "Don't Think I've Forgotten" Tells the Story of Cambo Democracy Now
Week to Week News Quiz for 4/24/15 Huffington Post
A guide to what's open in Canberra Monday, April 27 Canberra Times
Welcoming Myanmar’s visible strides, Ban says ‘much more har United Nations
US durable goods orders in March posted biggest gain in 8 mo NZ Herald
Durable goods orders up, but business investment falls again NZ Herald
Over 100 children among Yemen casualties NZ Herald
Pentagon cites de-escalation of tensions over Iranian ships NZ Herald
$35K grant to UNR for Latino journalism project NZ Herald
US appeals court upholds dismissal of suit by Abbas' son NZ Herald
Attorney general bids farewell after 6-year tenure NZ Herald
Korean firm lost $375K for fake Pharrell show scam by man wh Star Tribune
'Arma Virumque Cano' - Militarism and Parades in Asia Huffington Post
Venezuela may have missed $24 billion in oil revenue in 2014 Reuters

File - Armenians killed during the Armenian Genocide. Scenes like this were common all over the Armenian provinces, in the spring and summer months of 1915.

Yes, the Slaughter of the Armenians Was Genocide

Yemeni women and children tend to a fire in the UN-serviced IDP camp at Mazrak, north Yemen on 12 November, 2009. Many IDPs initially fled into Saudi, hearing of generous monthly payments to the war displaced, only to be sent back into Yemen by the Saudi authorities, who fear instability from a wave of Yemeni refugees.

The Saudi War in Yemen -- and Against Women

Bundespraesident Joachim Gauck spricht am Sonntag (18.03.12) im Plenarsaal des Reichstagsgebaeudes in Berlin nach seiner Wahl zu den Delegierten der Bundesversammlung.

Armenian killings were genocide - German president

Is Obama even trying? Getting rolled on Iran nukes New York Post
Powerful former Syrian army general dies in hospital Topix
Xenophobia: South African Minister Denied Visa To Enter Isra Peace FM Online
Iranians rising fast in Middle East The Charlotte Observer
Iraqi general, 3 officers killed in Islamic State ambush San Francisco Chronicle
Kerry backs Saudi strikes in Yemen as long as Houthis fight WPXI
Washington Hawks Advocate the Bombing of Iran -- Really? Huffington Post
Middle East Continues to Dominate U.S. Foreign Policy, but O Huffington Post
A Roadmap Towards Yemen's Recovery Huffington Post
UN envoy on Syria warns that May talks are not negotiations Denver Post
Iraqi general, 3 top officers killed in ISIS ambush New York Post
NZ Statement To UNSC On Humanitarian Situation In Syria Scoop
Former Yemen president urges rebels to comply with Security Deutsche Welle
‘Evil Has Arisen From Ashes of Indecision’ The Wrap
UN envoy on Syria warns that May talks are not negotiations; Star Tribune
Man held in San Diego for Islamic State links to face trial Reuters
DW.DE Former Yemen president urges rebels to comply with Sec Deutsche Welle
Saleh calls for dialogue to end Yemen war Independent online (SA)
US pushing Saudi Arabia to continue attacks against Yemen: J Press TV
Fair to Congress and the President Huffington Post

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, April 18, 2014.

Putin is betting big on an Argentinian shale boom

A column of smoke and ashes comes out from the Puyehue volcano, some 1,100 kilometers south of Santiago, Chile, Saturday, June 4, 2011.

Flights grounded as volcano erupts

The Calbuco volcano erupts near Puerto Varas, Chile, Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

Chile volcano erupts after 42 years

Woman who hit Venezuelan president with mango rewarded with The Guardian
Chile's Bachelet apologises for slow response to scandals Topix
Woman who hit Venezuela leader with mango rewarded with new Reuters
Fabiola Santiago: Making mayor head of MDX is a bad idea The Miami Herald
Brazil likely to exclude railways from new infrastructure au Reuters
Chile volcano prompts new evacuations, flights to Argentina Reuters
UPDATE 1-Chile volcano prompts new evacuations, flights to A Reuters
Venezuelan President: New apartment for woman who plunked me CNN
Argentina boosts local debt sales to tame inflation; headach Reuters
UPDATE 1-Southern Copper profit falls due to clean-up costs Reuters
Work on controversial Colombia coal railway blocked by resid Reuters
Argentina reopens access to dollars Reuters
UPDATE 2-Four Petrobras platforms halt output due to oil lea Reuters
EMERGING MARKETS-Petrobras, Vale drive Brazil Bovespa to 5-m Reuters
Paraguay launches US$280m tap of 2023s at 4.15% Reuters
Brazil activists to walk 600 miles for 'free markets, lower The Guardian
UPDATE 1-Peru says it could ask for changes to Southern Copp Reuters
Exclusive: Colombia's ELN rebels say peace talks near, rule Reuters
Paraguay preps bond tap in buoyant market Reuters
Venezuela carries out $1 bln gold swap with Citibank -media Reuters

In this photo made available Thursday, April 23, 2015, migrants crowd an inflatable dinghy as rescue vessel "Denaro" (not in picture) of the Italian Coast Guard approaches them, off the Libyan coast, in the Mediterranean Sea, Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

Mediterranean carnage and the harvest of empire

In this Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 photo, Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi speaks from a glassed-in defendant's cage during his trial on charges of over charges related to the prison breaks at the height of the 18-day 2011 uprising against his predecessor Hosni Mubarak.

Morsi Sentence Raises Concerns About Egypt’s Future

inauguration of the new general head office of the direction of the taxes of Togo. Togo and finance inauguration du nouveau siège social de la direction général des impôts du Togo. Togo et finance . Le president de la republique Togolaise Faure Gnassingbe

Group to Togo government: Respect right to protest

Petroleum Minister, Alison-Madueke, Denies Seeking Asylum Topix
Just One Single Person At The Airport Has Destroyed Ghana's Peace FM Online
Mali: Ban voices concern over series of targeted attacks aga United Nations
On eve of Togo national election, Ban calls for calm and tra United Nations
Libya Dawn alliance launches airstrikes on ISIL positions Press TV
South Africa suspends Parliament to fight xenophobia Zeenews
Fitch Affirms Lesotho at 'BB-'; Outlook Stable Reuters
Fitch Affirms Morocco at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable Reuters
Militants Kill 2 Tunisian soldiers near Algerian border Press TV
Troika Statement On Elections in Sudan All Africa
British Deputy Ambassador Launches Student Parliament At Cai All Africa
'Government cannot afford Cosatu wage increase demand' Eye Witness News
Cameron 'bears some responsibility' for crisis in Libya, say The Guardian
Insecure borders of struggling Libya BBC News
Togo to vote in presidential election amid political unrest Topix
Fragile Peace At Risk Ahead of Elections Topix
Pre-vote fears drive nearly 15,000 from Burundi to Rwanda, C Topix
Where is Nigeria heading to? Topix
Malawi's Former President Banda Denies Cashgate Allegations Topix
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