VIDEO: Who are Turkey's protesters?

VIDEO: Who are Turkey's protesters?

VIDEO: Who are Turkey's protesters?

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 03:36 PM PDT

Jeremy Bowen reports from Istanbul on the challenge to the Turkish leadership.

VIDEO: Czech towns 'under water' after floods

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:49 PM PDT

Thousands of people have left their homes in the Czech Republic, where substantial amounts of rain water are threatening to overwhelm flood barriers.

VIDEO: Boko Haram officially banned in Nigeria

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:40 PM PDT

The Islamist group Boko Haram has been officially banned by the Nigerian government and declared a terrorist network.

Analysis: Glimmer of hope for cash-starved Pakistan economy as Sharif takes over

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:47 PM PDT

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's economy is in its worst shape in nearly a decade and yet there is a sense of hope that the incoming government not only seems to know what is needed to fix it but, for once, may also have enough determination and clout to do it.

Oil rises but remains range-bound below $94

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:32 PM PDT

BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil rose Wednesday, boosted by a slip in the dollar and expectations that crude stockpiles fell late last month.

Syrian TV: Army in control of border town Qusair

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:26 PM PDT

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian State TV is reporting that President Bashar Assad's army is now in full control of the embattled border town of Qusair, where fighting raged with rebels for nearly three weeks.

Syrian TV says army regains control of strategic border town

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:15 PM PDT

Damaged mosque is seen in Arjoun village near Qusair town, where forces of Syrian President Assad and rebel forces have been fightingBEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army has regained control of the strategic town of Qusair on the border with Lebanon, Syrian state television said on Wednesday. "Our heroic armed forces have returned security and stability to all of the town of Qusair," a statement carried by the station said. Government and rebel forces have been fighting a fierce battle for the control of the town for more than two weeks. The town is on a critical cross-border supply route between Lebanon and Syria. (Reporting by Erika Solomon; Editing David Brunnstrom)

Syria 'regains control' of strategic Qusayr

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:54 PM PDT

State TV says southwest city, which has been under siege for more than two weeks, is now in hands of government forces.

Syrian TV says army regains control of strategic border town

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:50 PM PDT

BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army has regained control of the strategic town of Qusair on the border with Lebanon, Syrian state television said on Wednesday.

NASA Makes High Res Maps Of Our Neighboring Galaxies

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:44 PM PDT

NASA's SWIFT satellite is capable of viewing the skies around Earth in a number of different wavelengths - from gamma rays to X-rays to ultraviolet to the normal light we use ourselves. It was designed to track gamma ray bursts and their afterglows.

China has 'mountains of data' about U.S. cyber attacks: official

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:24 PM PDT

File photo of people using computers at an internet cafe in SuiningBEIJING (Reuters) - China's top Internet security official says he has "mountains of data" pointing to extensive U.S. hacking aimed at China, but it would be irresponsible to blame Washington for such attacks, and called for greater cooperation to fight hacking. Cyber security is a major concern for the U.S. government and is expected to be at the top of the agenda when President Barack Obama meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in California on Thursday and Friday. ...

China has 'mountains of data' about U.S. cyber attacks: official

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:24 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's top Internet security official says he has "mountains of data" pointing to extensive U.S. hacking aimed at China, but it would be irresponsible to blame Washington for such attacks, and called for greater cooperation to fight hacking.

Japan's Premier Lines Up New Overhauls

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:21 PM PDT

As global investors turn skeptical about Japan's recovery program, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled an ambitious blueprint for lifting the country's long-term growth.

Argentina's Top Court Unfreezes Chevron Assets

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:43 PM PDT

Argentina's Supreme Court has revoked an embargo on Chevron's local subsidiary's assets in a case that stems from an Ecuadorean environmental lawsuit, clearing the way for Chevron to cooperate with YPF on shale oil.

Amazon's Ad Business Suddenly Looks Real

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:06 PM PDT

Amazon.com has been quietly building its advertising business, but accurate estimates of its size have been hard to come by. Today, eMarketer took a stab and came up with an impressive number: $610 million in 2012 revenues, up 46% from a year ago, rising an additional 37% to $835 million this year.

Bloomberg LP Gets In Venture Game With $75M Fund

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:00 PM PDT

Bloomberg LP, the financial services company, is jumping into the startup world with a new $75 million venture capital fund.

As Strip Clubs Pocket Tax Dollars, Lawmakers Target Tax Credits

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 08:57 PM PDT

When it comes to tax incentives, Sen. Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) wants to take it off… as in all off… for two strip clubs in California. Sen. Hill has introduced legislation in the Golden State to put an end to a "loophole" that allows certain businesses to take advantage of a tax break meant to encourage economic development.

Samsung scores victory against Apple

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 08:39 PM PDT

US trade body says Silicon Valley firm infringed on S Korean rival's patent and issues banning order on older products.

Asia stocks fall as focus stays on Fed's next step

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:19 PM PDT

An investor speaks to another at a private securities company Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Shanghai, China. Asian stock markets were volatile Tuesday after a report showed manufacturing activity in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in four years. Losses were limited, however, because investors believe negative reports make it more likely for the Federal Reserve to stick with its economic stimulus programs. (AP Photo)BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Wednesday as signs the U.S. Federal Reserve might scale back its super-loose monetary policy caused investors to trim equity investments.

Deadly battles rage on in Syrian cities

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 09:12 PM PDT

Missile strike near Aleppo said to have claimed 26 lives as regime forces backed by Hezbollah continue Qusayr assault.
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Lebanese army deploys to Tripoli

Lebanese army deploys to Tripoli

Lebanese army deploys to Tripoli

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:50 PM PDT

Northern city tense day after eight were killed in clashes between residents backing rival sides in neighbouring Syria.

France: Tests show sarin used in Syria

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:47 PM PDT

Sarin gas has been used in Syria several times, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Tuesday, citing results from test samples in France's possession.

Protest at Iran dissident's funeral

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:29 PM PDT

Tens of thousands of people attend the funeral of a senior dissident cleric in the city of Isfahan, chanting anti-government protests.

Suicide bomber botches attack in Mali

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:12 PM PDT

BAMAKO (Reuters) - A suspected Islamist suicide bomber blew himself up but caused no other casualties in an attack in the northern Malian town of Kidal, the bastion of Tuareg separatist MNLA rebels, witnesses said on Tuesday.

U.S., Russia tangle on the U.N. stage, despite shared interests

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:46 AM PDT

UNITED NATIONS — With the Syrian refugee population swelling in his home country, Jordan's envoy to the United Nations made a desperate plea during a meeting of diplomats last month: Visit the squalid camps and help Jordan cope with the crisis.

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French lawmakers thwart Hollande's transparency drive

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:45 AM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - French lawmakers diluted President Francois Hollande's plans to force politicians to declare their wealth and are pushing instead to penalize reporters who publish such information.

France Dares to Dream as Tsonga Defeats Federer

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:40 AM PDT

The quarterfinal win by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France over Roger Federer, a 17-time Grand Slam champion, thrilled the crowd.
    

British drive to blacklist Hezbollah hits EU opposition

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:33 AM PDT

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A British request to blacklist the armed wing of Hezbollah ran into opposition in the European Union on Tuesday, with several governments expressing concern that such a move would increase instability in the Middle East.

Suspect in Colorado Movie Killings Enters Insanity Plea

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:24 AM PDT

A judge accepted James E. Holmes plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, setting the stage for a lengthy evaluation of his mental condition at the time of the shooting last year.
    

Will D. Campbell, Maverick Minister and Civil Rights Stalwart, Dies at 88

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:09 PM PDT

Mr. Campbell, a rare white cleric with an extensive field record as a civil rights activist, also wrote books that explored the human costs of racism.
    

Congo Republic suspends four independent newspapers

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:22 AM PDT

BRAZZAVILLE (Reuters) - Congo Republic has suspended several independent newspapers for offences including reprinting an article linking President Denis Sassou Nguesso to the assassination of military ruler Marien Ngouabi in 1977.

NATO to decide post-2014 force after Afghan fighting season

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:19 AM PDT

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO is likely to wait until after this year's fighting season in Afghanistan before deciding the size of the international military force that will remain behind after 2014 to train and assist Afghan troops, a U.S. general said on Tuesday.

Los Angeles air 'loses its sting'

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:48 AM PDT

Los Angeles air pollution - and its infamous eye sting - have declined due to California's strict vehicle emission controls, US scientists say.

Mexico 'not tackling disappearances'

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:03 AM PDT

Amnesty International accuses the authorities in Mexico of failing to investigate the disappearance of some 26,000 people in the last six years.

Analysis: Putin gambles by taking down Dagestan strongman

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:27 AM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A commando raid to detain the man who ran Russia's most violent big city is one of the boldest gambles in years by President Vladimir Putin to assert control over Dagestan, a region spiraling into organized crime and Islamist insurgency.

Adultery punished with stoning

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 05:53 AM PDT

Stoning remains the way Iranians -- overwhelmingly women -- are punished for committing adultery, Human Rights Watch said Monday. The international group blasted a judicial council in Iraq, made up of 12 religious jurists, for inserting a stoning provision into a draft law where it had been previously removed.

Fort Hood Suspect Says He Was Defending Taliban Leaders

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:47 AM PDT

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who is accused of killing 13 people in 2009, said he believed he was defending the lives of Taliban leaders from American military personnel.
    

Christie Calls October Election for Lautenberg Seat

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:08 AM PDT

Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey said he would set a special election on Oct. 16 to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Frank R. Lautenberg, a decision expected to draw criticism from Democrats.
    

Mali wants Sahel nations to do more about Islamist threat

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:00 AM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - Mali's foreign minister said on Tuesday that nations in the Sahara were not doing enough to stop an Islamist threat spreading across the region and urged more intelligence-sharing and joint military operations.

UK artist Ovenden gets suspended sentence for child sex crimes

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:50 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - British artist Graham Ovenden was given a 12-month suspended jail sentence on Tuesday after being found guilty of a string of sex offences against child models.
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