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Iran's Khamenei backs parliamentary vote on nuclear deal with powers - state TV
By Parisa Hafezi ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader said on Thursday he favored a parliamentary vote on its nuclear deal reached with world powers and called for sanctions against Tehran to be lifted completely rather than suspended, state television reported. President Hassan Rouhani, a…
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Greek leftists put on brave face as poll shows conservatives pulling ahead
By Angeliki Koutantou and George Georgiopoulos ATHENS (Reuters) - Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras's leftist Syriza party said on Thursday it remained confident of winning an outright victory in a Sept. 20 election despite an opinion poll that showed its main conservative rival edging…
ReutersChinese ships headed home after Bering Sea sighting: U.S. Navy
Five Chinese Navy ships sighted in the Bering Sea off Alaska during a visit to the region by U.S. President Barack Obama have begun their "return transit," the U.S. Navy's top uniformed officer told Reuters on Thursday. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert said he did not view the…
ReutersWhy Britain is changing its mind on refugees
Pressure has been mounting on Britain to soften its stance on immigration after the photographs of a Syrian boy lying dead on a Turkish beach brought public outcry over the refugee crisis to new heights.
Christian Science MonitorFrance: Reunion Island debris from lost flight MH370
The Paris Prosecutor's Office has confirmed that plane debris found in July on a remote Indian Ocean island was from Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 which went missing last year. “Investigators learned Thursday that a series of numbers found inside the plane flaperon matches with records, held by a…
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Will Kentucky clerk's jailing move needle on debate over religious liberty?
On Friday, the Rowan County, Ky., clerk’s office will be open for business and issuing marriage licenses for the first time since June. At a hearing Thursday in Ashland, Ky., Federal District Judge David Bunning found Kim Davis, an Apostolic Christian at the heart of the same-sex marriage…
Christian Science MonitorMel West promotes a vehicle that gives dignity and mobility to disabled people
For those in the developing world, losing the use of one’s limbs – especially both legs – can be a much greater challenge. Receiving the “gift of mobility” in the form of a PET (Personal Energy Transportation) – the sturdy three-wheeled, hand-pedaled wheelchair conceived of by a group of…
Christian Science Monitor10 Things to See: A week of top AP photos
Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see.
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Australia scrumhalf says Wallabies won't underestimate US
CHICAGO (AP) — Australia scrumhalf Nick Phipps won't be underestimating the United States in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match Saturday at Soldier Field.
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Murray survives scare, backs new rules on quitters
Andy Murray battled back from two sets down to beat France's Adrian Mannarino at the US Open before calling for new rules to cut the number of retirements, which have hit record levels. Third seed and 2012 champion Murray triumphed 5-7, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 after his world number 35 opponent had…
AFP24 mins agoTop Asian News at 1:30 a.m. GMT
BEIJING (AP) — With fighter jets roaring overhead, China's leader presided Thursday over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops that displayed growing military might, but also pledged to reduce the army by 300,000 troops in a bid to show that his country poses no expansionist threat. The…
Associated Press29 mins agoIranian official hints at prisoner swap for US reporter
The speaker of Iran's parliament hinted in a US radio interview at the possibility of a prisoner swap to free detained Iranian-American journalist Jason Rezaian. The comments made to National Public Radio were the latest recent clue that a prisoner swap could be on the table, as US authorities…
AFP41 mins agoCameron considers help for Syrian refugees
Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to draw up a plan Friday to help more Syrian refugees amid growing pressure at home and abroad to address the crisis. Cameron said he had been "deeply moved" by images of three-year-old Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi, who was found dead on a Turkish beach and…
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The Latest: Canada: Syria family didn't file refugee request
The latest Thursday on the European migrant crisis (all times GMT):
Associated Press49 mins agoWales glad to have Warburton back for warm-up finale
Sam Warburton will heave a sigh of relief when he returns to captain Wales in their final World Cup warm-up game against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday. Warburton missed both games against Ireland last month following a shoulder injury that threatened to rule him out of the tournament. The British…
AFP53 mins agoBritain's Cameron considers help for Syrian refugees
British Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to draw up a plan Friday to help more Syrian refugees amid growing pressure at home and abroad to address the crisis. Cameron said he had been "deeply moved" by images of three-year-old Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi, who was found dead on a Turkish…
AFP56 mins agoDown 2 sets to none, Murray comes back to win at US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Before they stepped on court, there was nothing to suggest Andy Murray would have any trouble against Adrian Mannarino in the U.S. Open's second round.
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Guatemala swears in new president as ex-leader detained
Guatemala's Congress swore in a new president as disgraced former leader Otto Perez was ordered detained to prevent him becoming a fugitive from justice in the Central American nation's long-running corruption saga. Perez spent much of a tumultuous day at proceedings held at Guatemala's Supreme…
AFPAC too high? Italy's Errani laments cold US Open locker room
NEW YORK (AP) — Sara Errani figures she knows the real culprit for the dizziness, sore throat and general weakness that nearly cost her a match at the U.S. Open on Thursday: air conditioning.
Associated PressUS submarine force in the Pacific gets new commander
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The U.S. Navy on Thursday installed a new commander to lead its submarine force in the Pacific at a time when growing Chinese operations in places like the South China Sea are boosting U.S. demand for the eavesdropping capabilities of the underwater vessels.
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