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Jun 24, 2010

Ambition plus loyalty fast track to the top - World - NZ Herald News

Julia Gillard practiced law before becoming a state government political staffer and is known for her following of the Western Bulldogs AFL team. Photo / Getty Images

Julia Gillard practiced law before becoming a state government political staffer and is known for her following of the Western Bulldogs AFL team. Photo / Getty Images

Obama welcomes Gillard to top job

US President Barack Obama. Photo / AP

US President Barack Obama. Photo / AP

Deadly Greek bomb 'disguised as gift'

Greece Prime Minister George Papandreou. Photo / AP

Greece Prime Minister George Papandreou. Photo / AP

Australia gets its 1st female prime minister as Rudd ousted › Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion

Australia gets its 1st female prime minister as Rudd ousted

Julia Gillard
REUTERS

Obama, Medvedev say they have 'reset' U.S.-Russia relations

French strike over plans to raise retirement age

Gulf oil closes Florida beach, nears islands

The Burqa Debate: Are Women's Rights Really the Issue? - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

On Wednesday, Spain became the latest European country to advance legislation to ban burqas and other such face veils. Many of those in favor of such laws cite women's rights, but does criminalizing their clothing help?

Chaos and Disappointment: World Cup Turning into Debacle for Top European Teams - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

English embarrassment, French farce and German angst -- so far Europe's top footballing nations aren't covering themselves in glory at the World Cup. The next two days will decide whether South Africa 2010 will enter into the history books as a debacle for European football.

'Washington Can't Afford any More Failures in Afghanistan' - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Barack Obama on Wednesday sacked his Afghanistan commander General Stanley McChrystal after he and his associates ridiculed US officials in Rolling Stone magazine. General David Petraeus will assume the top job but German commentators on Thursday warn the abrupt change could tarnish the Afghanistan mission and the US president's reputation.

Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com

The 10 biggest World Cup upsets - CNN.com

Ugandan community ravaged by war finds solidarity in soccer - CNN.com

From Samson Ntale, For CNN
June 24, 2010 8:07 a.m. EDT
A teen plays a vuvuzela as crowds watch a World Cup screening in Gulu, Uganda.
A teen plays a vuvuzela as crowds watch a World Cup screening in Gulu, Uganda.

Death toll climbs to 45 in Brazil flooding - CNN.com

By the CNN Wire Staff
June 24, 2010 12:21 p.m. EDT
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View destruction from Brazil's floods

The teenager who makes jewelry from bullets - CNN.com

Report: U.S. hikers seized by Iranian police in Iraqi territory - CNN.com

By the CNN Wire Staff
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Were hikers seized in Iraq, not Iran?

The gambling man who co-founded Apple and left for $800 - CNN.com

By Dan Simon, CNN
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No riches for Apple's third co-founder

With iPhone 4 excitement come complaints - CNN.com

Apple fans line up in New York for the release of the company's new iPhone 4.

South Africa activists stage 'Poor People's World Cup' - CNN.com

(CNN) -- South African activists are staging a "Poor People's World Cup" to protest what they say is the exclusion of poor communities from the FIFA tournament.

Unbeaten New Zealand makes coach proud - International Football - Yahoo! Sports

Donovan's dramatic goal will bring him riches - International Football - Yahoo! Sports

Landon Donovan scoring the winning goal past Algeria goalkeeper Rais M'Bolhi. (Yves Logghe/AP)

Obama, Medvedev chow down, , then chew over issues - Yahoo! News

Dmitry Medvedev, Barack Obama
AP – President Barack Obama and Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev make an unscheduled visit to Ray's Hell …

Measured and meticulous, Bradley has U.S. on track - International Football - Yahoo! Sports

Bob Bradley was an assistant under former USA soccer head coach Bruce Arena.

FIFA.com - Houllier: Messi deserved better

FIFA.com) Sunday 13 June 2010
Houllier: Messi deserved better
Getty Images
by Gerard Houllier

FIFA.com - Grondona: Future's bright for Mexico

(FIFA.com) Friday 18 June 2010
Grondona: Future's bright for Mexico
Getty Images
by Humberto Grondona

FIFA.com - Tenga: Ghana has a bright future

(FIFA.com) Thursday 24 June 2010
Tenga: Ghana has a bright future
Getty Images
by Leodegar Tenga

Italy goes home after 3-2 loss to Slovakia - Yahoo! News

Italy's De Rossi and Iaquinta react at the end of their 2010 World Cup Group F soccer match against Slovakia at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg
Reuters – Italy's Daniele De Rossi (L) and Vincenzo Iaquinta react at the end of their 2010 World Cup Group …

Relief greets Obama pick for new war commander - Yahoo! News

Troops React to Change in Command
Play Video ABC News – Troops React to Change in Command

Exploded bomb in the office of Minister of Public Order, Athens, Greece, at 8:20 p.m. 24 June 2010


A bomb carried in a package, disguised as gift,  exploded killing a ministerial aide  of  the Minister of Public Order, Greece.

The Great Obama-Medvedev Escape: Burgers - Yahoo! News

Barack Obama, Dmitry Medvedev
AP – ** FILE ** In this April 1, 2009 file photo, U.S. President Barack Obama, right, and Russian President …

A blast was reported at the office of Minister of Public Order, Mr Chryssohoidis

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A blast was  reported at 8:30 p.m. at the office of the Minister of Public Order, Greece,  Mr Chryssohoidis
24 June 2010.  A bomb was placed in package carried by a courier. A man dead so far.

Sandra Bullock And Jesse James Back On Speaking Terms Already?


Actress Sandra Bullock just pulled the ultimate move on former husband Jesse James - she's no longer giving him the silent treatment, a clear sign that she's totally over him. According to an inside source close to Sandra Bullock, she “does not intend on getting back together with Jesse James, They are speaking and they are cordial.” Despite that, tabloids all went crazy last week after finding out that Jesse James planned on moving to the same city Sandra Bullock lives in - Austin, Texas. But this source says, Jesse James move to Texas is a result of their now cordial relationship.

Landon Donovan Scores Big Goal For USA Vs Algeria - FIFA World Cup



Landon Donovan scores major goal for team USA - USA faced Algeria today (June 23rd), in what could have been the last match for the United States, in the USA Vs Algeria match of FIFA 2010 Word cup. The United States would have been eliminated from the World Cup competition if they didn't win the match.

Jennifer Aniston Threatened By Angelina Jolie Again Over Her Kids And Brad Pitt Affair



Rumor has it that America's sweetheart, Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie are beefing over Brad Pitt again. According to reports, Angelina Jolie has warned Jennifer Aniston to stay away from her kids. Jolie supposedly issued the warning to Jennifer Aniston after Pitt resumed his "friendly" relationship with Aniston. According to information from the National Enquirer - yeah, we know, credible source - Angelina Jolie is fuming at Brad Pitt over Jennifer Aniston's friendliness:

12 killed as train hits festival-goers in Spain - Telegraph

Spain Train Hits Summer Solstice Partiers, 12 Dead


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Pakistan: Anti-terror court convicts 5 Americans

Pakistani police officers stand guard outside ...
AP
Thu Jun 24, 5:19 AM ET

Kagan: From a mock Supreme Court to the real thing

Elena Kagan
AP
Wed Jun 23, 11:35 PM ET

Relief greets Obama pick for new war commander

Play Video ABC News  – McChrystal Out; Petraeus In

How Kiwis are showing support to the All Whites

Businesses, groups and individuals around the country have come out in support of the All Whites before their make-or-break clash with Paraguay. Photos / NZ Herald, supplied

Businesses, groups and individuals around the country have come out in support of the All Whites before their make-or-break clash with Paraguay. Photos / NZ Herald, supplied

All Whites: What the Paraguayans think

Paraguay's Edgar Barreto (centre) says NZ 'are physically strong people and you have to be careful with the overhead balls, which is what they use mainly.' Photo / AP
All Whites: What the Paraguayans think Photos Video Paraguay's Edgar Barreto (centre) says NZ 'are physically strong people and you have to be careful with the overhead balls, which is what they use mainly.' Photo / AP More

Gillard's first Question Time as PM - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Prime Minister Julia Gillard

Gillard says leadership challenge 'a tough decision' - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Ms Gillard said she had been a loyal deputy to Mr Rudd.

Ms Gillard said she had been a loyal deputy to Mr Rudd. (The 7:30 Report)

Australia gets its 1st female prime minister as Rudd ousted

Australia gets its 1st female prime minister as Rudd ousted

Julia Gillard
REUTERS

New iPhone goes on sale in Japan

Romero can't resist digging up the dead again › Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion

Romero can't resist digging up the dead again

George A Romero
PHOTO COURTESY OF PRESIDIO

Japan weighs up whether to give foreign residents the vote › Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion

Mazda rampage suspect heavily in debt

Japan News and Discussion

Celebrity candidates take to streets as election campaign begins in Japan

New iPhone arrives


New iPhone arrives 
REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao