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Jun 25, 2010

Russia plans second military base in Kyrgyzstan

Andrew Osborn in Moscow and Richard Orange in Almaty
Published: 7:00AM BST 25 Jun 2010

Local resident herds his sheep in front of Manas Air Base

The United States already have a military installation at Manas International Airport, near Bishkek Photo: REUTERS

Video: Canada hit by earthquake - Telegraph

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

Obama welcomes Gillard to top job

US President Barack Obama. Photo / AP

Deadly Greek bomb 'disguised as gift'

Greece Prime Minister George Papandreou. Photo / AP

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

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

A woman in Belgium wearing a niqab. Spain on Wednesday introduced legislation that would, as in Belgium, ban such garments.

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

England striker Wayne Rooney has been a pale shadow of himself so far in the World Cup.

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

Trouble at the top: General David Petraeus is to replace Stanley McChrystal at the helm of the Afghanistan mission.

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

The 10 biggest World Cup upsets

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.

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

By the CNN Wire Staff

June 24, 2010 12:21 p.m. EDT

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

Were hikers seized in Iraq, not Iran?

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

By Dan Simon, CNN

No riches for Apple's third co-founder

With iPhone 4 excitement come complaints - CNN.com

By John D. Sutter, CNN

June 24, 2010 2:26 p.m. EDT | Filed under: Mobile

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

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

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by Gerard Houllier

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

(FIFA.com) Friday 18 June 2010

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by Humberto Grondona

FIFA.com - Tenga: Ghana has a bright future

(FIFA.com) Thursday 24 June 2010

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by Leodegar Tenga

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

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

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

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: