Live Updates: Follow the Final Round of the U.S. Open

Live Updates: Follow the Final Round of the U.S. Open

Live Updates: Follow the Final Round of the U.S. Open

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 12:53 PM PDT

Phil Mickelson and a host of challengers are battling a tough course and vying for the United States Open title at Merion Golf Club.
    

Ring row: Kremlin says Super Bowl ring was a gift to Putin

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 01:01 PM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin's opponents often brand him a "thief" at street protests. Now the Kremlin is dismissing an American football team owner's account of how the Russian president ended up with his diamond-encrusted Super Bowl ring when they met eight years ago.

Kuwait court dissolves parliament, orders new vote

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 12:46 PM PDT

KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kuwait's constitutional court dissolved parliament on Sunday and called for fresh elections under a voting system rejected by the opposition, a move that could bring more volatility to a Gulf Arab state hit by extraordinary street protests last year.

For G-8 Meeting, Talk of Economy but Syria Looms Large

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 12:21 PM PDT

A long-running economic policy debate over austerity versus stimulus was expected to be muted as participants concentrated on addressing the escalating civil war in Syria.
    

DealBook: Weyerhaeuser Buys Timberlands and Weighs Selling Its Home-Building Unit

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 12:20 PM PDT

Weyerhaeuser says it plans to buy 645,000 acres of timberland for about $2.65 billion, adding that it is weighing a sale or spinoff of its home-building unit.
    

State of City’s Parks Varies According to Officials’ Priorities

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 12:20 PM PDT

With many smaller capital projects, the parks department is often constrained by the preferences of City Council members and borough presidents.
    

England reach semis with win over NZ

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 12:48 PM PDT

England defy the rain and a late New Zealand rally to reach the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a 10-run win in Cardiff.

Nuclear Test for New Iran Leader

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 11:34 AM PDT

The Obama administration and its European allies, surprised and encouraged by Hassan Rohani's Saturday election as Iran's next president, are planning to aggressively push for a resumption of negotiations with Tehran on its nuclear program.

Obama Faces Germans' Disillusionment

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 11:45 AM PDT

When he visits Berlin this week, U.S. President Barack Obama won't likely draw the same enthusiasm on the streets that he received during his first visit in 2008, as Germans have become disappointed with his administration's foreign and security policies.

Karzai Blasts U.S. Drone Strikes in Pakistan

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 09:00 AM PDT

Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned U.S. drone strikes against militants in Pakistan, in remarks that seemed to clash with his previous demands for more aggressive action.

Italy Tries to Revive Economy

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 12:17 PM PDT

The Italian government has approved a new package of urgent measures aimed at restarting the country's economy, including a $4 billion investment in infrastructure works and increased funding for small and midsize companies.

Ally Quits India's Opposition Alliance

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 07:48 AM PDT

A key member pulled out Sunday of India's main opposition alliance, a further sign of turmoil among rivals to the ruling Congress party.

Leaders Urge Zimbabwe Poll Delay

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 06:34 AM PDT

Regional presidents meeting at a summit on Zimbabwe asked President Robert Mugabe to delay elections he has set for the end of July.

Kuwait Court Dissolves Parliament

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 05:39 AM PDT

Kuwait's constitutional court forced new parliamentary elections Sunday, dissolving the current chamber on the basis of flaws in the election law, the media reported. The decision may set the state for a new wave of political showdowns in the Gulf nation.

Turkish Leader Said He Had a ‘Duty’ to Clear Istanbul Park

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 11:42 AM PDT

Opposition leaders have vowed to press on, and two large trade unions planned a one-day strike on Monday to protest the crackdown in Taksim Square.
    

Music Review: ‘Yeezus,’ Kanye West’s Raw and Jolting New Album

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 11:25 AM PDT

Kanye West's sixth solo album, "Yeezus," arrives with all eyes and ears on Mr. West, but the sound and attitude often say more than the actual words.
    

Dozens rescued from theme park ride

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 01:06 PM PDT

A total of 39 people, including children, are rescued from a ride at Chessington theme park in Surrey after being stranded for more than three hours.

Challenges facing Iran's Hassan Rouhani

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 11:38 AM PDT

Kasra Naji looks at the main issues facing Iran's president elect

German spy agency plans to boost Internet monitoring: Spiegel

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 11:39 AM PDT

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's foreign intelligence agency (BND) plans to spend 100 million euros expanding its monitoring of the Internet, the weekly Der Spiegel reported on Sunday, saying the money would go on staff and technology.

Sudan, South Sudan to take steps to lower oil tension

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 11:27 AM PDT

CAIRO (Reuters) - Sudan and South Sudan are prepared to take steps, brokered by the African Union, to try to avert an oil crisis between them amid accusations from both sides that the other is supporting insurgencies in their territories.

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