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Candlelight vigil to mourn shooting victims in California

UC Santa Barbara students attend a candlelight vigil following Friday's series of drive-by shootings that left 7 people dead in the Isla Vista section of Santa Barbara May 24, 2014.

Snowden 'deserves world's protection': Venezuela

2013-07-02 16:56

enezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday that Caracas had not yet received a request for political asylum from former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden and would decide on it only when it did.

Norway to reject Snowden's application for asylum

2013-07-02 16:55

The Norwegian government confirmed on Tuesday that it has received an asylum application by American whistleblower Edward Snowden and will reject it.

Snowden drops Russia asylum request: Kremlin

2013-07-02 16:55

Former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden has withdrawn a request for political asylum in Russia.
Norway to reject Snowden's application for asylum
Snowden 'deserves world's protection': Venezuela

Fire engulfed Arizona firefighters in seconds

2013-07-02 15:55

An elite squad of 19 Arizona firemen killed in the worst US wildland firefighting tragedy in 80 years apparently was outflanked and engulfed by wind-whipped flames in seconds.

Snowden case vindicates need for Web security rule

2013-07-01 19:42

The Edward Snowden case plus the latest revelations by a German magazine that the United States was eavesdropping European Union (EU) offices give rise to the need for international regulations on surveillance activities.

July 4th fireworks scrapped at some bases

2013-07-01 08:15

The Fourth of July won't have a patriotic boom in the sky over some military bases because budget cuts and furloughed workers also mean furloughed fireworks.

WHO mulls earlier therapy offering for HIV

2013-06-30 17:29

New HIV treatment guidelines, released by the World Health Organization (WHO) Sunday, recommended offering antiretroviral therapy (ART) earlier.

Train derailment prompts evacuations in Houston

2013-06-30 13:16

A cargo train derailed in the US city of Houston Saturday, forcing evacuations without injuring anyone, local media reported.

Secret documents show NSA spying on EU offices

2013-06-30 09:40

The US National Security Agency ( NSA) not only monitors the communication of European citizens, but also has an eavesdropping program targeting the European Union (EU) offices.

Obama talks to Mandela's family

2013-06-30 01:33

Visiting US President Barack Obama met with anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela's family on Saturday.

Ford to recall 13,100 cars on door latch problem

2013-06-29 09:38

Ford Motor Co announced Thursday to recall about 13,100 2013 Explorer SUV, Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles on door latches problem.

Russia says it's in 'tough spot' over Snowden

2013-06-29 09:19

Russia on Friday accused Washington of putting it in a "tough spot" by claiming it had failed to disclose revoking the passport of Edward Snowden prior to his arrival in Moscow from Hong Kong.

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