Violence Erupts Anew in Volatile Western China Region

Violence Erupts Anew in Volatile Western China Region

Violence Erupts Anew in Volatile Western China Region

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:51 PM PDT

A clash between Muslim Uighurs and security forces follows another that left 35 people dead.
    

Heat wave bakes western US states

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 01:06 PM PDT

The western US states are baking under a sizzling extended heat wave, with temperatures threatening to break the all-time high recorded on Earth.

Violence Erupts Anew in Volatile Western China Region

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:51 PM PDT

A clash between Muslim Uighurs and security forces follows another that left 35 people dead.
    

For Russia, Fugitive Problem Snowballs

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:36 PM PDT

When Edward Snowden touched down here from Hong Kong, Russia appeared to be handed an easy opportunity to taunt the U.S. without causing a diplomatic rupture. Instead, Moscow may have a bigger problem on its hands.

Neighbor Describes Glimpse of Fight in Zimmerman Case

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:32 PM PDT

John Good's testimony bolsters the defense's contention that George Zimmerman was on the ground being beaten by Trayvon Martin.
    

Bits Blog: BlackBerry Posts Loss for Quarter

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 01:02 PM PDT

BlackBerry recorded a bigger-than-expected loss for its latest quarter, although revenue rose from a year ago.
    

Kerry steps up shuttle talks with Abbas and Netanyahu

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:38 PM PDT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry accelerated his Middle East shuttle diplomacy on Friday in the hope of persuading Israel and the Palestinians to resume direct peace negotiations.

Ex-Tesco chief Leahy criticised

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:23 PM PDT

Tesco's former chairman Lord MacLaurin criticises the legacy left by ex-chief executive Sir Terry Leahy.

Life terms for painter's murder

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:27 PM PDT

A 15-year-old boy is among five people convicted of murdering a painter and decorator who got caught up in gang warfare in north London.

Exclusive: Fearing death, Congo's 'Terminator' fled with help of family

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:27 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Facing defeat by a rival rebel and fearing death at the hands of Rwandan troops, Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda quietly slipped into Rwanda on a small path with a single escort to turn himself in at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, according to a U.N. report.

Murray masterclass sees off Robredo

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:00 PM PDT

Britain's Andy Murray secures his place in the second week of Wimbledon with a straight-sets win over Tommy Robredo.

Butt admits his part in spot-fixing

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT

Banned ex-Pakistan captain Salman Butt admits his part in a spot-fixing scandal against England for the first time.

Peru peasant squads rally against U.S. firm's $5 billion gold mine

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:12 PM PDT

CAJAMARCA, Peru (Reuters) - Forty years ago, peasants in rural Peru banded together as "ronderos" - Spanish for "people who make the rounds" - to curb cattle rustling.

This map shows that Obama is really, really popular in Africa

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:54 AM PDT

President Obama is currently on a three-country tour of sub-Saharan Africa, a part of the world where he enjoys consistently sky-high favorability ratings higher even than in Europe, according to Gallup data tracking public opinion in more than 100 countries. That data is mapped out above to give you a sense of just how popular Obama is in Africa.

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A confounding and complex country

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:00 PM PDT

Nick Bryant on a confounding and complex country

U.S. citizen killed in Egyptian violence: officials

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 01:07 PM PDT

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Reuters) - A U.S. citizen was stabbed to death in the Egyptian city of Alexandria on Friday during clashes between supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Mursi, a doctor and three security officials said.

Rival Protests Turn Violent in Egypt

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 12:32 PM PDT

Tens of thousands of backers and opponents of Egypt's president held competing rallies in several cities in a prelude to massive nationwide protests planned this weekend demanding Mohammed Morsi's removal.

£60m spent to support free schools

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:48 AM PDT

The government has spent almost £60m on helping free schools in England before they open and during their first year of operation, figures reveal.

Brazil truckers call for 72-hour strike starting Monday

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:27 AM PDT

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's trucking union is calling for a 72-hour strike starting on Monday, potentially slowing the movement of record soy, corn and sugar crops to ports, although unlikely to stop exports.

Small plane crashes in Guatemala, killing all six on board

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 11:58 AM PDT

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - A small airplane crashed in a wooded area in western Guatemala near the border with Mexico on Friday morning, killing all six men on board, rescue workers at the scene said.

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