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S. Korea rejects N. Korea's claim over refugees
SEOUL (AFP) - South Korea has rejected "absurd and groundless" North Korean accusations that it lured, kidnapped and brainwashed nine young refugees who were repatriated forcibly from Laos to their poverty-stricken communist homeland.
June 6, 2013, 2:58 pm
Buttler service delights England captain Cook
NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom (AFP) - Alastair Cook forecast Jos Buttler's decisive innings against New Zealand at Trent Bridge would be the first of many occasions the talented shotmaker swung a match England's way.
June 6, 2013, 2:56 pm
Alabamans should claim more BP spill money - state official
By Verna Gates
June 6, 2013, 2:39 pm
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange said the $500 million (324 million pounds) paid by BP Plcin compensation in the stat... 
Not just Bangladesh, garment makers pressured in Cambodia as well
By Prak Chan Thul
June 6, 2013, 2:34 pm
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - As investment in Cambodia's textile industry surges, so is labour unrest, putting pressure on suppliers to the world's big garment brands to rai...
Paris Jackson in psychiatric unit
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has been put on a 72-hour psychiatric hold in hospital, a family source says, adding that she suffered from depression,
June 6, 2013, 2:29 pm
Britain to move detainees from Afghan base
LONDON (AFP) - Britain is to restart the transfer of detainees captured by its forces in Afghanistan back to the Afghan justice system later this month, the Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday.
June 6, 2013, 2:27 pm
China has 'more cards to play in EU trade dispute'
BEIJING (Reuters) - China still has plenty more cards to play in an increasingly ugly trade dispute with the European Union, the official People's Daily newspaper said on Thursday, accusing Europe of ...
June 6, 2013, 2:26 pm
US soldier admits Afghan killings, escapes death
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington (AFP) - A US soldier pleaded guilty to killing 16 Afghan villagers, in exchange for escaping execution over a chilling massacre he could not explain.
June 6, 2013, 2:09 pm
Oysters top list of bottom foods in UK
Almost half the British population said oysters were among the foods they would not eat, with the figure increasing to 57 per cent of women.
June 6, 2013, 2:00 pm
Mexico should legalize pot: ex-president
GUANAJUATO, Mexico (AFP) - Ex-president Vicente Fox says Mexico should legalize marijuana to steal business back from violent drug cartels -- and when it's legal, he's in (as a grower).
June 6, 2013, 1:59 pm-
Schwarzer set to leave Fulham
SYDNEY (AFP) - Veteran Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says he will leave Fulham after the Premier League club signed Dutch international Maarten Stekelenburg.
June 6, 2013, 1:04 pm 
Florida octogenarian claims record Powerball jackpot
An 84-year-old Florida woman claimed last month's record Powerball jackpot on Wednesday and opted to take a lump-sum payment of nearly $371 million, Florida Lottery officials said.
June 6, 2013, 12:41 pm
US casinos ban Google Glasses
Casino regulators say Google Glasses could be used to cheat at card games, with the gadgets now banned in several US states.
June 6, 2013, 12:21 pm
ECB holds rates, leaves other tools on the shelf
By Eva Kuehnen
June 6, 2013, 12:07 pm
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday and said it had discussed a raft of other policy options it could take if the eu...
Trial of SAC's Martoma for insider trading set for November 4
By Bernard Vaughan
June 6, 2013, 11:56 am
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday set a November 4 start for the criminal trial of Mathew Martoma, a former portfolio manager at hedge fund SAC Capita...
Hezbollah-backed Syria troops oust rebels from Qusayr
DAMASCUS (AFP) - Syrian troops ousted rebels from the strategic town of Qusayr near the Lebanese border on Wednesday after a devastating 17-day assault led by Hezbollah fighters from across the frontier.
June 6, 2013, 11:51 am
European cyber cop declares Microsoft's Citadel bust a success
By Thomas Escritt and Jim Finkle
June 6, 2013, 11:49 am
AMSTERDAM/BOSTON (Reuters) - Europol said a global effort led by Microsoft Corp to stop one of the world's biggest cybercrime rings has succeeded in wip...
Pay excessive in UK's finance services, say workers
LONDON (Reuters) - Pay and bonuses in Britain's financial services sector remain excessive and encourage risk-taking, according to those working in it, undermining efforts by politicians and regulator...
June 6, 2013, 11:05 am
Bank of England to keep policy steady at King's last meeting
By David Milliken
June 6, 2013, 11:03 am
LONDON (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Mervyn King is unlikely to convince the central bank to restart its bond-buying programme when he attends his final Monetar...
China's Xi sees new 'golden era' in Latin America
MEXICO CITY (AFP) - President Xi Jinping on Wednesday heralded the dawn of a new "golden era" for Latin America during a visit to Mexico and urged the region to hitch its economic development to China's solid growth.
June 6, 2013, 10:32 am
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