| Masses march in Egypt on anniversary, pushing for Morsi removal Posted: 30 Jun 2013 12:54 PM PDT  Hundreds of thousands of opponents of Egypt's Islamist president poured out onto the streets in Cairo and across much of the nation Sunday, launching an all-out push to force Mohammed Morsi from office on the one-year anniversary of his inauguration. Fears of violence were high, with Morsi's Islamist supporters vowing to defend him.
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| European officials slam US over bugging report Posted: 30 Jun 2013 08:35 AM PDT  BERLIN (AP) — Senior European officials expressed concern Sunday at reports that U.S. intelligence agents bugged EU offices on both sides of the Atlantic, with some leftist lawmakers calling for concrete sanctions against Washington.
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| Brian Brown: Same-sex marriage not inevitable nationally Posted: 30 Jun 2013 03:59 PM PDT  When asked whether same-sex marriage bans across the country will eventually be struck down following the landmark Supreme Court decisions on same-sex marriage, National Organization for Marriage President Brian Brown told ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, that he didn't think that it would be " inevitable."...
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| Egypt erupts with protests demanding Morsi ouster Posted: 30 Jun 2013 04:10 PM PDT  CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of thousands thronged the streets of Cairo and cities around the country Sunday and marched on the presidential palace, filling a broad avenue for blocks, in an attempt to force out the Islamist president with the most massive protests Egypt has seen in 2½ years of turmoil.
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| A look at Egypt's political standoff Posted: 30 Jun 2013 11:50 AM PDT  CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians took to the streets Sunday, some in support of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi and others to call for his ouster. Here is a look at Egypt's current political standoff, what it means and where it could lead:
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| Court wins drew big crowds to gay pride parades Posted: 30 Jun 2013 03:39 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gay rights supporters crowded parade routes in San Francisco, New York and other major U.S. cities on Sunday — but this year's pride celebrations were especially lively after a week that saw the Supreme Court issue two major decisions on gay marriage.
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| Obama asserts Mandela's values are Africa's future Posted: 30 Jun 2013 12:40 PM PDT  CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Challenging African youth to seize a "moment of great promise," President Barack Obama declared Sunday that the future of the young and growing continent still rests in ailing South African leader Nelson Mandela's vision for equality and opportunity. Seeking to carve out his own piece of that legacy, Obama unveiled an ambitious initiative to double electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa, vowing to bring "light where there is darkness."
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| New NSA spying allegations rile European allies Posted: 30 Jun 2013 02:25 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration faced a breakdown in confidence Sunday from key foreign allies who threatened investigations and sanctions against the U.S. over secret surveillance programs that reportedly installed covert listening devices in European Union offices. |
| Ecuador president: Snowden can't leave Moscow Posted: 30 Jun 2013 12:57 PM PDT  PORTOVIEJO, Ecuador (AP) — Edward Snowden is "under the care of the Russian authorities" and can't leave Moscow's international airport without their consent, Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa told The Associated Press Sunday in an interview telegraphing the slim and diminishing possibility that the National Security Agency leaker will end up in Ecuador.
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| Protests target Confederation Cup match in Rio Posted: 30 Jun 2013 03:25 PM PDT  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — More than 5,000 anti-government protesters marched Sunday near the Maracana football stadium before a major international match, venting their anger about the billions of dollars the Brazilian government is spending on major sporting events rather than public services.
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| Confed Cup Live: AP follows the final day action Posted: 30 Jun 2013 04:54 PM PDT  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Associated Press is following events in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. The Confederations Cup final between Spain and Brazil kicks off at 7 p.m. local time (2200 GMT). Follow this live feed for updates:
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| Southwest braces for more sizzling temperatures Posted: 30 Jun 2013 04:31 PM PDT  LAS VEGAS (AP) — High temperatures brought discomfort to much of the Southwest on Sunday as many parts of the region were coming off several record-breaking heat days and bracing for more sizzling temperatures.
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| 'War' ends, park service Gettysburg ceremony next Posted: 30 Jun 2013 03:45 PM PDT  GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sweat soaking their wool uniforms, the Union and Confederate soldiers met near the stone wall to exchange handshakes, pleasantries and even a few jokes.
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| Croatia celebrates its EU membership Posted: 30 Jun 2013 03:45 PM PDT  ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Fireworks lit the sky and festive crowds gathered on the streets to mark Croatia's entry Monday into the European Union, a major milestone some 20 years after the country won independence in a bloody civil war that shook the continent.
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| WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Tutu welcomes Obama 'home' Posted: 30 Jun 2013 01:19 PM PDT  CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Retired archbishop Desmond Tutu locked eyes with President Barack Obama on Sunday in an emotional moment between two men who have been pioneers for racial progress a world apart.
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| Helicopter lands in NYC's Hudson River; all safe Posted: 30 Jun 2013 12:54 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — A charter helicopter carrying a family of four Swedes on a sightseeing tour of New York City lost power shortly after takeoff Sunday and made an emergency landing on the Hudson River, authorities said. The pilot and occupants were uninjured.
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