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June 18, 2013

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  • Australian jailed for life for rape, murder

    06/18/13 11:46 PM

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A serial sex offender was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for raping and murdering an Irish immigrant while free on parole after previous convictions for raping five women. Adrian Ernest Bayley, 41, was sentenced by the Victoria state Supreme Court in...

  • Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government

    06/18/13 11:32 PM

    SAO PAULO (AP) — About 50,000 protesters energetically returned to the streets of Brazil's biggest city Tuesday night, a demonstration of anger toward what they call a corrupt and inefficient government that has long ignored the demands of a growing middle class. The protests were well...

  • Singapore fumes as air pollution hits 16-year high

    06/18/13 11:18 PM

    SINGAPORE (AP) — Singaporeans rolled back military training, kept cough-stricken children indoors and considered wearing protective masks to work after a smoky haze triggered by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia caused air pollution to briefly hit its worst level in nearly 16 years....

  • Bolivian girl mauled by dog to fly to US for help

    06/18/13 10:15 PM

    LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Doctors in Bolivia say a 4-year-old girl who was unconscious for nearly three weeks after being mauled in the face and body by a Rottweiler is conscious and ready to fly to Boston for reconstructive surgery. The case of Rosalia has been closely watched by Bolivians....

  • Especially grim encephalitis toll feared in India

    06/18/13 10:01 PM

    GORAKHPUR, India (AP) — A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season in what officials worry could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a decade. Encephalitis has killed at least 118 children so far...

  • US senators urge Kerry to review Honduras' aid

    06/18/13 08:47 PM

    TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — U.S. senators are urging Secretary of State John Kerry to order a review of aid for Honduras' police and military amid allegations of abuse and human rights violations. The 21 senators want the State Department to provide Congress with a detailed report on whether...

  • Brazil lawmakers OK bill for treatment of gays

    06/18/13 08:46 PM

    BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A Brazilian congressional human rights committee on Thursday approved legislation that would allow psychologists to treat homosexuality as a disorder or pathology. The commission is led by evangelical pastor Marco Feliciano of the Social Christian Party, who has been...

  • US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war

    06/18/13 08:32 PM

    KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police. The...

  • Brazil protesters clash with police in Sao Paulo

    06/18/13 07:19 PM

    SAO PAULO (AP) — Protesters surrounding the city hall of Brazil's biggest city have clashed with police when a small group of demonstrators tried to force their way into the building. GloboNews television network showed images of protesters in Sao Paulo using metal barriers to smash windows...

  • Star-studded party for Israeli president's 90th

    06/18/13 07:02 PM

    JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli and global leaders, local celebrities and Hollywood superstars celebrated under one roof Tuesday to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres for his upcoming 90th birthday, reflecting world respect for one of the country's peace pioneers. Peres is hosting his annual...


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