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Perry on Obama efforts to reestablish relations with Cuba: 'This is just ...
Fox News
Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Governor Rick Perry said Wednesday on “Special Report with Bret Baier” that President Obama's efforts to thaw the diplomatic freeze with Cuba are the wrong approach. “We've seen this president not ...

Cubans Greet Latest Step in US Thaw With Hope Tempered by Reality   New York Times
In his presidential homestretch, Obama regains the momentum   Washington Post
US, Cuba agree to restore ties: Embassies to reopen in Washington and Havana   Firstpost
ABC News
Christian Science Monitor
STLtoday.com
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Islamic State: Militant attacks leave at least 100 dead in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
ABC Online
An unprecedented wave of Islamic State (IS) attacks on Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula has left at least 100 people dead, officials say. Security sources said five military checkpoints and a police station in the northern town of Sheikh Zuweid ...
Scores Killed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula as Militants, Army Clash   Wall Street Journal
More than 100 killed in North Sinai   Independent Online
Egypt vows to continue Sinai offensive 'until IS removed'   BBC News
Hindustan Times
New York Times
Jerusalem Post Israel News
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Flanked by handful of supporters, Rajapaksa says he'll enter poll fray to run ...
Firstpost
Colombo: Ending months of speculation, Sri Lanka's vanquished former president Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday announced his return to electoral politics, saying he will lead an opposition faction during the general elections in August. Flanked by a ...

Rajapaksa to contest parliamentary elections   DAWN.com
Rajapaksa to stand for PM in August poll   Khaleej Times
Ex-President of Sri Lanka Says He'll Lead Opposition in Elections   New York Times
The Straits Times
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Mugabe mocks US, ask Obama to marry him | NigerianReviews
Rapid News Network
President Robert Mugabe has announced that he'll travel down to Washington DC and propose marriage to President Barack Obama since gay marriage is such a good thing. During his weekly interview on Zimbabwe's national radio, Zimbabwe Broad Cast ...

Mugabe 'proposes to Obama' as he mocks US legalisation of gay marriage   The Daily Star
Mugabe: Perhaps I should ask Obama to marry me   News24
Mugabe wants to 'propose to Obama'   Eyewitness News
iFreePress.com (blog)
Independent Online
The Bell Jar
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Gazans are 'frustrated with Hamas'
Khaleej Times
Palestinians carry their belongings through the heavily bombed Gaza City neighbourhood of Shijaiyah. — AP file. A year after war, the cash-hit group fails to deliver on promises: Polgaza city — Emad Firi is angry. During last summer's Israel-Hamas ...
Seeing Gaza through the eyes of an Israeli Dr. Strangelove   Haaretz
Shin Bet: Hamas attempt to build terror network in West Bank thwarted   Jerusalem Post Israel News
Britain still arming Israel despite fear weapons will be used against Gaza   The Independent
Press TV
The Daily Star
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Protests Mark Handover Anniversary in Hong Kong
Voice of America
Hundreds of pro-democracy activists took to the streets of Hong Kong Wednesday as the city marks the 18th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule. Thousands of police were on standby for the annual march, the first large-scale protest ...
These illustrations show how different Hong Kong thinks it is from mainland China   Quartz
Sinosphere | In Hong Kong, Handover Day Is a Day of Protest   New York Times (blog)
Thousands attend pro-democracy rally in Hong Kong   Financial Express
EJ Insight
The Straits Times
Coconuts Hong Kong
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Yemen: Rockets Kill at Least 18 Civilians
New York Times
Rockets fired by Shiite rebels killed at least 18 civilians and 13 anti-rebel fighters in the southern city of Aden, where fierce fighting has been raging for months, the director of Aden's health services said Wednesday. The United Nations declared ...
UPDATE 1-Houthi shells kill 18 in Yemen, dengue fever spreading   Reuters
Yemen rebels kill 31 as UN declares highest-level emergency   DAWN.com
Rebel fire kills 31 civilians in Yemen's Aden   The Daily Star
Reuters Africa
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Two years after military coup: How stable is Egypt?
Aljazeera.com
It has been two years since President Mohamed Morsi was removed in a coup following protests. 01 Jul 2015 22:12 GMT | War & Conflict, Middle East, Egypt, Mohamed Morsi. All Social. June 30 is a defining date in Egypt's troubled post-revolutionary ...

Year into Sisi's power, Egyptians lament persistent hardships   Jerusalem Post Israel News
Egypt handouts can save money and avert unrest, if they work   Gulf Times
Insight – Year into Sisi's power, Egyptians lament persistent hardships   euronews

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Chad forces arrest Boko Haram leader, hold 74 suspects in custody
Christian Science Monitor
Chad security forces have arrested Bahna Fanaye, a leader from jihadist group Boko Haram, and have detained 74 suspects. Fanaye coordinated the trafficking of weapons between Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad for the radical Islamic network, Chad's chief ...

Nigerian held over Boko Haram kidnap   The Times (subscription)
Chad forces arrest Boko Haram leader, hold 74 others   Chron.com

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UN Sanctions 6 Commanders in S. Sudan Conflict
Voice of America
The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on six South Sudan commanders for perpetuating the conflict in the African country. Three government military generals and three rebel commanders are now subject to a global travel ban and asset ...

UN sanctions 6 generals for fueling South Sudan conflict   Miami Herald
UN Security council blacklists six rival South Sudan generals   Reuters Africa

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