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    • A soldier stands guard at the entrance of the Centro Medico Militar (Military Medical Center), where former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt has been undergoing medical treatment since May 13 after his sentencing on genocide charges, in Guatemala City
      Guatemala's top court annuls Rios Montt genocide conviction Reuters - 4 hrs ago

      By Mike McDonald GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemala's highest court on Monday overturned a genocide conviction against former dictator Efrain Rios Montt and reset his trial back to when a dispute broke out a month ago over … More »Guatemala's top court annuls Rios Montt genocide conviction

      A soldier stands guard at the entrance of the Centro Medico Militar (Military Medical Center), where former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt has been undergoing medical treatment since May 13 after his sentencing on genocide charges, in Guatemala City

      By Mike McDonald GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemala's highest court on Monday overturned a genocide conviction against former dictator Efrain Rios Montt and reset his trial back to when a dispute broke out a month ago over who should hear the case. Rios Montt, 86, was found guilty on May 10 of overseeing the killings …

    • One of Raytheon's Integrated Defense buildings is seen in San Diego
      Kerry visits Oman for arms deal signing, talks on Syria, Mideast Reuters - 8 hrs ago

      By Arshad Mohammed SHANNON, Ireland (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry flies to Oman on Tuesday for Raytheon Co's signing of an estimated $2.1 billion arms deal and to consult on Syria and Iran, U.S. officials … More »Kerry visits Oman for arms deal signing, talks on Syria, Mideast

      One of Raytheon's Integrated Defense buildings is seen in San Diego

      By Arshad Mohammed SHANNON, Ireland (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry flies to Oman on Tuesday for Raytheon Co's signing of an estimated $2.1 billion arms deal and to consult on Syria and Iran, U.S. officials said. Oman is expected to sign a letter of intent to purchase a ground-based air defense system that …

    • U.S. President Obama listens while meeting with Myanmar's President Sein in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
      Obama to meet with China's Xi in California June 7-8 Reuters - 9 hrs ago

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first meeting since Xi became president in March when they sit down for a June 7-8 summit in Rancho Mirage, California, the White … More »Obama to meet with China's Xi in California June 7-8

      U.S. President Obama listens while meeting with Myanmar's President Sein in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first meeting since Xi became president in March when they sit down for a June 7-8 summit in Rancho Mirage, California, the White House announced on Monday. The two leaders are likely to discuss ways to apply pressure on North …

    • Apple 'tax gimmicks': rotten to the core or sensible business? Christian Science Monitor - 8 hrs ago

      While technology giants like Apple are esteemed by the public for their role as innovative engines of America’s economy, two influential senators will grill the tech giant Tuesday for what they see as a less sterling part … More »Apple 'tax gimmicks': rotten to the core or sensible business?

      While technology giants like Apple are esteemed by the public for their role as innovative engines of America’s economy, two influential senators will grill the tech giant Tuesday for what they see as a less sterling part of its resume: tax avoidance.

    • Fiery nominee brings 'Herman Cain phenomenon' to Virginia governors race Christian Science Monitor - 10 hrs ago

      Virginia’s marquee governor’s race got a jolt of the unexpected on Saturday, as Republicans added E.W. Jackson, a political novice and evocative conservative firebrand, as the GOP’s lieutenant governor nominee alongside lightning … More »Fiery nominee brings 'Herman Cain phenomenon' to Virginia governors race

      Virginia’s marquee governor’s race got a jolt of the unexpected on Saturday, as Republicans added E.W. Jackson, a political novice and evocative conservative firebrand, as the GOP’s lieutenant governor nominee alongside lightning rod gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli.

    • Might Obama fire Attorney General Eric Holder? Christian Science Monitor - 11 hrs ago

      Should Attorney General Eric Holder quit his office? Sen. John Cornyn (R) of Texas called for just that Sunday during an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” Why? There’s no written evidence that Mr. Holder actually recused … More »Might Obama fire Attorney General Eric Holder?

      Should Attorney General Eric Holder quit his office? Sen. John Cornyn (R) of Texas called for just that Sunday during an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” Why? There’s no written evidence that Mr. Holder actually recused himself from the Justice Department’s AP leak case, as he claims he did, said Senator Cornyn.

    • Myanmar's White House bow: well done, but not mission accomplished Christian Science Monitor - 11 hrs ago

      President Obama’s meeting with Myanmar President Thein Sein on Monday – the first visit to the US by a Burmese ruler since 1968 – caps a flurry of recent activity between the two nations since Myanmar began rolling back elements … More »Myanmar's White House bow: well done, but not mission accomplished

      President Obama’s meeting with Myanmar President Thein Sein on Monday – the first visit to the US by a Burmese ruler since 1968 – caps a flurry of recent activity between the two nations since Myanmar began rolling back elements of its authoritarian regime in its "Myanmar Spring."

    • FILE - In this Friday, May 10, 2013 file photo, Guatemala's former dictator Jose Efrain Rios Montt wears headphones as he listens to the verdict in his genocide trial in Guatemala City. Guatemala's top court has overturned the genocide conviction of former dictator Efrain Rios Montt's and ordered his trial to resume. Constitutional Court secretary Martin Guzman says the trial needs to go back to where it stood on April 19 to solve several appeal issues. Monday's ruling comes 10 days after a three-judge panel convicted the 86-year-old Rios Montt of genocide and crimes against humanity for his role in massacres of Mayas during Guatemala's civil war. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)
      Guatemala top court overturns genocide conviction AP - 2 hrs 52 mins ago

      GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala's top court has thrown another curve into the genocide case of former dictator Efrain Rios Montt, overturning his conviction and ordering that the trial be taken back to the middle of the  … More »Guatemala top court overturns genocide conviction

      FILE - In this Friday, May 10, 2013 file photo, Guatemala's former dictator Jose Efrain Rios Montt wears headphones as he listens to the verdict in his genocide trial in Guatemala City. Guatemala's top court has overturned the genocide conviction of former dictator Efrain Rios Montt's and ordered his trial to resume. Constitutional Court secretary Martin Guzman says the trial needs to go back to where it stood on April 19 to solve several appeal issues. Monday's ruling comes 10 days after a three-judge panel convicted the 86-year-old Rios Montt of genocide and crimes against humanity for his role in massacres of Mayas during Guatemala's civil war. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)

      GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala's top court has thrown another curve into the genocide case of former dictator Efrain Rios Montt, overturning his conviction and ordering that the trial be taken back to the middle of the proceedings.

    • Owner: Chinese boat's captain beaten by NKoreans AP - 16 mins ago

      BEIJING (AP) — The owner of a Chinese fishing boat seized for more than two weeks by armed North Koreans says the captors wore military uniforms, and that they beat up the boat's captain and stole its fuel. More »Owner: Chinese boat's captain beaten by NKoreans

      BEIJING (AP) — The owner of a Chinese fishing boat seized for more than two weeks by armed North Koreans says the captors wore military uniforms, and that they beat up the boat's captain and stole its fuel.

    • President Barack Obama gestures toward Myanmar's President Thein Sein during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 20, 2013. Thein Sein is the first Myanmar president to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
      Myanmar Muslims jailed for killing Buddhist monk AP - 18 mins ago

      MEIKHTILA, Myanmar (AP) — A Myanmar court sentenced seven Muslims to prison — one of them to a life term — in the killing of a Buddhist monk amid deadly sectarian violence that was overwhelmingly directed against minority … More »Myanmar Muslims jailed for killing Buddhist monk

      President Barack Obama gestures toward Myanmar's President Thein Sein during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 20, 2013. Thein Sein is the first Myanmar president to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

      MEIKHTILA, Myanmar (AP) — A Myanmar court sentenced seven Muslims to prison — one of them to a life term — in the killing of a Buddhist monk amid deadly sectarian violence that was overwhelmingly directed against minority Muslims but has produced no serious charges against the members of the country's Buddhist majority …

    • Justin Bieber performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
      Justin Bieber's monkey to become German property AP - 1 hr 9 mins ago

      BERLIN (AP) — Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany. More »Justin Bieber's monkey to become German property

      Justin Bieber performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

      BERLIN (AP) — Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.

    • Mexican army soldiers enter the town of La Ruana, Michoacan, Mexico, Monday, May 20, 2013. Residents of western Mexico towns who endured months besieged by a drug cartel are cheering the arrival of hundreds of Mexican army troops. A growing number of people in the state of Michoacan have taken up arms to defend their villages against drug gangs, a vigilante movement born of frustration at extortion, killings and kidnappings in a region wracked by violence. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
      Besieged Mexican town cheers arrival of soldiers AP - 4 hrs ago

      LA RUANA, Mexico (AP) — Residents of a western Mexico area who endured months besieged by a drug cartel cheered the arrival of hundreds of Mexican soldiers Monday. More »Besieged Mexican town cheers arrival of soldiers

      Mexican army soldiers enter the town of La Ruana, Michoacan, Mexico, Monday, May 20, 2013. Residents of western Mexico towns who endured months besieged by a drug cartel are cheering the arrival of hundreds of Mexican army troops. A growing number of people in the state of Michoacan have taken up arms to defend their villages against drug gangs, a vigilante movement born of frustration at extortion, killings and kidnappings in a region wracked by violence. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

      LA RUANA, Mexico (AP) — Residents of a western Mexico area who endured months besieged by a drug cartel cheered the arrival of hundreds of Mexican soldiers Monday.

    • Roadside bomb kills 6 policemen in Afghanistan AP - 1 hr 28 mins ago

      KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A powerful roadside bomb killed six policemen in western Afghanistan on Tuesday when their vehicle hit the explosives buried in the road, an Afghan official said. More »Roadside bomb kills 6 policemen in Afghanistan

      KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A powerful roadside bomb killed six policemen in western Afghanistan on Tuesday when their vehicle hit the explosives buried in the road, an Afghan official said.

    • Chinese Premier Li Keqiang waves at the media in front of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his ceremonial reception at the Indian President's palace in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 20, 2013. Li said Monday he chose India for his first foreign visit because cooperation between the world's two most populous nations is crucial to world stability and economic growth. He was visiting India just weeks after the two nations resolved a tense standoff between their troops over the disputed Himalayan border between their two countries. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
      China's Li seeks stronger economic ties with India AP - 16 mins ago

      NEW DELHI (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told Indian business leaders Tuesday that developing stronger economic ties between their two nations would have huge benefits for both sides. More »China's Li seeks stronger economic ties with India

      Chinese Premier Li Keqiang waves at the media in front of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his ceremonial reception at the Indian President's palace in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 20, 2013. Li said Monday he chose India for his first foreign visit because cooperation between the world's two most populous nations is crucial to world stability and economic growth. He was visiting India just weeks after the two nations resolved a tense standoff between their troops over the disputed Himalayan border between their two countries. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)

      NEW DELHI (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told Indian business leaders Tuesday that developing stronger economic ties between their two nations would have huge benefits for both sides.

    • Officials: More attacks in Iraq; 7 killed AP - 20 mins ago

      BAGHDAD (AP) — Officials say new attacks in Iraq have killed seven people and wounded dozens. More »Officials: More attacks in Iraq; 7 killed

      BAGHDAD (AP) — Officials say new attacks in Iraq have killed seven people and wounded dozens.

    • North Korea releases detained Chinese fishing boat Reuters - 32 mins ago

      BEIJING (Reuters) - North Korea released a Chinese fishing boat on Tuesday more than two weeks after it was detained in waters between the countries, as China demanded an explanation for the incident that has been a new irritant … More »North Korea releases detained Chinese fishing boat

      BEIJING (Reuters) - North Korea released a Chinese fishing boat on Tuesday more than two weeks after it was detained in waters between the countries, as China demanded an explanation for the incident that has been a new irritant in ties between the often uneasy allies. Chinese counselor to North Korea Jiang Yaxian had told …

    • Chinese fishing boat, crew released by North Korea AP - 38 mins ago

      BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese boat and 16 fishermen seized for ransom by armed North Koreans more than two weeks ago were released Tuesday, easing the latest irritant in relations between the neighboring allies. More »Chinese fishing boat, crew released by North Korea

      BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese boat and 16 fishermen seized for ransom by armed North Koreans more than two weeks ago were released Tuesday, easing the latest irritant in relations between the neighboring allies.

    • Head of embattled G4S security force retires AP - 39 mins ago

      LONDON (AP) — The chief executive of security firm G4S is to retire after a tumultuous year that saw the company fail to fulfill its Olympic contract. More »Head of embattled G4S security force retires

      LONDON (AP) — The chief executive of security firm G4S is to retire after a tumultuous year that saw the company fail to fulfill its Olympic contract.

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