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Washington Post
As NATO summit opens, world leaders set to tackle Afghanistan's future CHICAGO — World leaders weary of war will tackle Afghanistan's post-conflict future — from funding for security forces to upcoming elections — when the NATO summit opens Sunday.
Obama, NATO leaders chart path out of Afghanistanmsnbc.com
1000s protest the Chicago NATO summitCBS News
Anti-war protesters rally in Grant ParkChicago Tribune
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Gunbattle in Beirut amid fears of Syria spillover
Atlanta Journal Constitution
In this image made from amateur video released by the Shaam News Network and accessed Thursday, May 17, 2012 purports to show a Syrian man helping a wounded man in Rastan town, Homs, Syria. Government forces pounded a rebel-held town north of the ...
SANA: Al-Jazeera news about Killing High Rank Syrian Officials is ...Day Press News
Syrian forces shell central region killing 34CBC.ca
The vain search for dialogue in a battle-scarred SyriaBBC News
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Good news for nanomedicine: Quantum dots appear safe in pioneering study on ...
Eureka! Science News
A pioneering study to gauge the toxicity of quantum dots in primates has found the tiny crystals to be safe over a one-year period, a hopeful outcome for doctors and scientists seeking new ways to battle diseases like cancer through nanomedicine.

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Sen. Graham: Some US troops must stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014
CBS News
(CBS News) On "Face the Nation," Senator Lindsay Graham (RS.C.) painted an optimistic picture of Afghanistan, saying the US has been doing many of the right things there, including committing counter-terrorism forces beyond the 2014 troop withdrawal.
US troops to still face Afghan combat in 2013Newsday
Small Number of British Special Forces Could Stay in Afghanistan After 2014Ottawa Citizen (blog)
No rush for exit from Afghanistan: NATOPress TV

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Politico

McConnell: Obama needs to act like an adult
CBS News
(CBS News) The top Republican in the Senate, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, criticized President Obama for failing to lead on the debt, calling it the nation's "biggest problem," and indicating that nothing will get done about it until he takes ...
Mitch McConnell, John Boehner double down on deficit concernsWashington Post (blog)

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Lockerbie bomber al-Megrahi dies in Libya after long battle with cancer
msnbc.com
By NBC News, msnbc.com and news services Updated at 3:30 pm ET: TRIPOLI - The former Libyan intelligence officer convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people has died, his son told NBC News on Sunday. He was 60.
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Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies: Your commentsBBC News
New call for Lockerbie inquiry as Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi diesTelegraph.co.uk
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6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes near Bologna, Italy; at least 5 dead
msnbc.com
By NBC News, msnbc.com staff and news services Updated 11:17 am ET: A strong earthquake rocked a large swathe of northern Italy early on Sunday, killing at least five people, injuring dozens and seriously damaging historic churches, bell towers and a ...
Strong quake kills 4 in Italy cheese regionAtlanta Journal Constitution
Powerful quake kills at least 6 in N. ItalyCBS News
Powerful quake kills at least 4 in northern ItalyChicago Sun-Times

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Millions look skyward as rare eclipse crosses Asia
Atlanta Journal Constitution
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. TOKYO (AP) — People in parts of East Asia and the western United States are awaiting a rare "ring of fire" eclipse. Early risers in southern China, ...

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Beckett works 7-plus to lead Red Sox over Phillies
Yahoo! Sports
Beckett (4-4) was booed off the mound May 10 when he allowed seven runs in 2 1-3 innings following news that he had played golf while skipping a start to rest a strained lat muscle - but he has been spectacular since. After shutting out Seattle in a ...

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Financial Times

International financial news
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CAMP DAVID - Confronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, US President Barack Obama and leaders of other world powers declared that their governments must both spark growth and cut the debt that has crippled the European continent and put ...
News Wrap: Greece Uncertainty, Austerity Top Agenda at G-8 SummitPBS
News Summary: Global leaders meeting in US will seek ways to contain Europe's ...Washington Post
G-8 leaders say Greece should remain in EurozoneCBS News
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