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US: China destabilising Asia-Pacific region
Al Jazeera English - 31 May 2014 10:23
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel takes aim at Asian giant, saying regional international order is being challenged.
Security Matrix Prevents Another Tiananmen
ABC News - 31 May 2014 10:20
China guards against another Tiananmen through surveillance, prevention and preparation
Ukraine to push on with army offensive, row grows over Russian fighters reports
Reuters - 31 May 2014 10:04
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Afghan wedding guests killed by roadside bomb
Al Jazeera English - 31 May 2014 09:36
Victims, including seven women, were travelling in Giro district of Ghazni province after wedding ceremony.
2 more arrested over gang-rape of hanged Indian teens
CNN - 31 May 2014 08:28
Indian authorities hold five men in custody -- including two police officers -- over the gang-rape of two teenage girls found hanging from a tree in a northern village.
Rwandan rebels surrender in DRC
Al Jazeera English - 31 May 2014 08:18
More than 100 members of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda have turned themselves in.
US confirms Syria suicide bomber was American
Al Jazeera English - 31 May 2014 08:11
Moner Mohammad Abu-Salha of Florida carried out the attack last week in the Syrian city of Idlib.
Erdogan warns against anniversary protests
Al Jazeera English - 31 May 2014 07:53
Turkish government deploys 25,000 police officers and 50 water cannon to stop demonstrators gathering in Istanbul.
Baptist Missionary Sentenced to Life in Hard Labor by North Korea
The New York Times - 31 May 2014 07:42
The South Korean Baptist missionary was accused of trying to build underground churches in North Korea.
45 Hurt in China Quake Along Myanmar Border
ABC News - 31 May 2014 06:08
45 injured in southwestern China earthquake near border with Myanmar
Sex slavery campaigner resigns after exposé
CNN - 31 May 2014 06:04
Beautiful, backed by Hollywood celebrities, Somaly Mam was the world's foremost crusader against the sex trafficking of Cambodian girls. Now an investigation casting doubt on her extraordinary personal tale has forced he...
Doral shuts 2 illegal massage parlors, makes arrests
Miami Herald - 31 May 2014 04:38
Following a six month investigation, Doral Police arrested Jennifer Xiao, owner of two massage parlors in Doral, where employees provided sexual services, authorities said Friday.
Preventing Future Boko Haram Attacks
OpEdNews - 31 May 2014 18:21
Violence & conflict plagued mankind throughout history. Boko Haram's attacks are a current manifestation. How can Nigeria protect itself from future attacks? The best way to guard against terrorist threats is to have no ...
Thai oil tanker may have been hijacked: authorities
Reuters - 31 May 2014 06:53
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Officials under fire for dumping illegal immigrants in US
Fox News - 31 May 2014 06:30
Scores of illegal immigrants, caught by authorities in Texas trying to sneak into the country via the Rio Grande Valley, are being flown, bused and then abandoned out of state in places like Arizona, New York and Marylan...
Harrah's Tunica Casino to Close, Hinting at Gambling Glut
The New York Times - 31 May 2014 23:53
A disquieting reality that underlines the deeper threat facing Mississippi and other states with legalized gambling: There may be too many casinos chasing too few gambling dollars.
Fire destroys church in Overtown, but parishioners keep the faith
Miami Herald - 31 May 2014 23:49
Rose Barnes wiped away tears as she stood in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood Saturday morning and saw what’s left of Christ Church of the Living God.
Anger for 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Cast, and a Black Eye for Its Promoter
The New York Times - 31 May 2014 23:37
The tour of the star-studded rock opera, which was canceled with no warning on Friday, would have been a big break for the actor in the lead role.
Huge North Sea Plankton Bloom Seen From Space
Discovery News - 31 May 2014 23:30
Ghostly and blue-green, a phytoplankton bloom meanders across the North Sea in new satellite imagery.
Yankees 3, Twins 1: Tanaka Continues His Dominance, Winning for the Eighth Time
The New York Times - 31 May 2014 23:29
Masahiro Tanaka allowed four hits in eight innings and lowered his earned run average to 2.06 as the Yankees beat the Twins.
Italy Hurting After 0-0 Draw With Ireland
ABC News - 31 May 2014 23:26
Montolivo and Aquilani injured during Italy's 0-0 draw with Ireland in World Cup warm-up
Freed Soldier's Hometown Makes Welcome-Home Plans
ABC News - 31 May 2014 23:23
Small Idaho town makes plans to welcome home US soldier freed from Taliban captivity