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Obama to set new goals to cut nuclear weapons: senior official

Obama to set new goals to cut nuclear weapons: senior official
North Korean envoy in Beijing seeking to mend ties: experts
Afghan Taliban claim they killed 4 US troops
Turkey's 'standing man' joins ranks of icons
One of US FBI's most wanted nabbed in Mexico
Analysis: French EU-wariness complicates life for Hollande
North Korean envoy in Beijing seeking to mend ties: experts
Dozens held in Turkey, silent protester goes viral
Flood death toll in hilly Indian states climb
You Know What's Cool? 1 Million Advertisers On Facebook
Taliban 'kill US troops' after peace moves
Obama to set new goals to cut nuclear weapons: senior official
Analysis: French EU-wariness complicates life for Hollande
Obama to renew calls for nuclear reductions
Rohani once spoke approvingly of hiding Iran atomic work
Is the NBA Going to Sell Obamcare?
Rohani once spoke approvingly of hiding Iran atomic work
Australian jailed for life for rape, murder
Asia Markets mostly down as investors eye Fed
World Digest: June 18, 2013

Obama to set new goals to cut nuclear weapons: senior official

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 11:09 PM PDT

By Jeff Mason and Roberta Rampton BERLIN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will say on Wednesday he will pursue a new reduction in deployed nuclear weapons by up to a third below the level achieved in the "New START" treaty with Russia, a senior administration official said. "The President will also articulate the goal of reducing U.S. and Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Europe, pledging to work with NATO allies to develop proposals that can be explored with Russia to achieve this goal," the official said. The "New START" treaty was signed in 2010. ...

North Korean envoy in Beijing seeking to mend ties: experts

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 11:07 PM PDT

By Michael Martina BEIJING (Reuters) - A North Korean envoy held talks with Chinese officials on Wednesday that experts said were unlikely to yield concessions from Pyongyang on its nuclear program but were more aimed at repairing ties with Beijing. First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye-gwan, who has represented Pyongyang at previous international talks to get North Korea to halt its nuclear program, was meeting Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui in Beijing. ...

Afghan Taliban claim they killed 4 US troops

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:51 PM PDT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban have claimed responsibility for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four U.S. troops just hours after the insurgent group announced it would hold talks with the Americans on finding a political solution to ending the nearly 12-year war.

Turkey's 'standing man' joins ranks of icons

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:57 PM PDT

The image was stark — a silent, solitary figure standing in passive defiance to the Turkish prime minister's demand for protesters to clear Taksim Square in central Istanbul.

One of US FBI's most wanted nabbed in Mexico

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:57 PM PDT

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Mexican authorities have arrested a former university professor who was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in the resort city of Playa del Carmen.

Analysis: French EU-wariness complicates life for Hollande

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:36 PM PDT

By Mark John PARIS (Reuters) - A feeling in France that the European Union no longer works in its interest is fueling tensions between Paris and Brussels and adding pressure on President Francois Hollande to be more assertive in Europe. Successive Europe-wide polls show that disenchantment with the EU is rising fastest in France, a founder member whose battle to reform its ailing economy has now become the top preoccupation of the 27-nation bloc. ...

North Korean envoy in Beijing seeking to mend ties: experts

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 11:07 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - A North Korean envoy held talks with Chinese officials on Wednesday that experts said were unlikely to yield concessions from Pyongyang on its nuclear program but were more aimed at repairing ties with Beijing.

Dozens held in Turkey, silent protester goes viral

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:55 PM PDT

ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) - A lone, silent vigil by a man in Istanbul inspired copycat protests on Tuesday, as police detained dozens of people across Turkey in an operation linked to three weeks of often violent demonstrations against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.

Flood death toll in hilly Indian states climb

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:51 PM PDT

At least 130 people killed and thousands displaced after torrential rains devastate two states in northern India.

You Know What's Cool? 1 Million Advertisers On Facebook

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 07:25 PM PDT

Facebook just hit 1 million advertisers, a milestone signaling that it has become a mainstream advertising channel for small and medium-sized businesses.

Taliban 'kill US troops' after peace moves

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:37 PM PDT

Group claims responsibility for attack in Afghanistan, hours after Washington said it would start direct talks.

Obama to set new goals to cut nuclear weapons: senior official

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 11:09 PM PDT

BERLIN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will say on Wednesday he will pursue a new reduction in deployed nuclear weapons by up to a third below the level achieved in the "New START" treaty with Russia, a senior administration official said.

Analysis: French EU-wariness complicates life for Hollande

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:36 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - A feeling in France that the European Union no longer works in its interest is fueling tensions between Paris and Brussels and adding pressure on President Francois Hollande to be more assertive in Europe.

Obama to renew calls for nuclear reductions

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:50 PM PDT

BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama on Wednesday will renew his call to reduce the world's nuclear stockpiles, including a proposed one-third reduction in U.S. and Russian arsenals, a senior administration official said.

Rohani once spoke approvingly of hiding Iran atomic work

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:13 PM PDT

By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Years before he became Iran's president-elect, Hassan Rohani spoke approvingly about concealing his nation's nuclear program and said that when Pakistan got atomic bombs and Brazil began enriching uranium, "the world started to work with them. ...

Is the NBA Going to Sell Obamcare?

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 09:54 PM PDT

As the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs battle for the O'Brien Trophy in the NBA Finals, there is another NBA related story with a healthcare twist that deserves to be explored. During a recent presentation before the Massachusetts Connector Board, an interesting behind-closed-doors discussion regarding Obamacare's roll-out came to light: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is actively engaging with the NBA (National Basketball Association) about sponsoring outreach efforts to help educate the public on the ACA. This appears to be the next round of controversial outreach by the federal government. Building off past efforts by Secretary Sebelius to solicit donations to Enroll America (a group close to President Obama) from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, H&R Block, Johnson & Johnson, Kaiser Permanente, and Ascension Health .

Rohani once spoke approvingly of hiding Iran atomic work

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:13 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Years before he became Iran's president-elect, Hassan Rohani spoke approvingly about concealing his nation's nuclear program and said that when Pakistan got atomic bombs and Brazil began enriching uranium, "the world started to work with them."

Australian jailed for life for rape, murder

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 09:02 PM PDT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A serial sex offender was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for raping and murdering an Irish woman while he was free on parole after previous convictions for raping five women.

Asia Markets mostly down as investors eye Fed

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 10:01 PM PDT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Asian markets were mostly lower Wednesday as investors waited for an update on the U.S. economy from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

World Digest: June 18, 2013

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 07:36 PM PDT

Two suicide bombers targeted a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Tuesday, one blowing himself up at a nearby checkpoint while the other slipped inside during prayers. The blasts killed 29 people, Iraqi officials said.

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