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 ABC News | Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies: Your comments BBC News The man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, has died at his home in Libya. He was freed from Scottish jail in 2009 on compassionate grounds because of cancer, stirring controversy when he outlived doctors' expectations. Mystery of Lockerbie plane bombing may never be solved Megrahi death does not end quest for Lockerbie justice: White House Megrahi death closes 'unfortunate chapter,' White House says |
 NEWS.com.au | Police arrest 2 more in alleged NATO summit plots, as protesters plan march in ... Fox News CHICAGO – Two more individuals have been arrested and accused of threatening the NATO conference in Chicago, in the latest escalation of tension between police and protesters on the sidelines of the Afghanistan war summit. The summit has already been ... Obama, Karzai push for post-2014 vision of Afghanistan Peace protesters gather in Chicago for NATO summit Afghanistan's Karzai thanks Obama for 'your taxpayers' money' |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Earthquake in Italy Washington Post A magnitude 6.0 temblor in northern Italy's cheese-producing region toppled buildings and killed at least four people. A car is crushed under fallen masonry after an earthquake in Ferrara, Italy. The quake, which destroyed many historic buildings, ... Italy earthquake kills five and razes centuries of history At least 7 dead after quake rocks northern Italy Earthquake strikes northern Italy killing six |
 Telegraph.co.uk | $19bn and just married ... I hope Mark Zuckerberg got a prenup, says Donald Trump Telegraph.co.uk They were words of wisdom from one billionaire to another – whatever you do, make sure your intended signs a prenuptial agreement before you marry. By Rosa Prince, New York But when Mark Zuckerberg wed his long-time girlfriend, a day after the stock ... Post Wedding Update: Zuck Ups Privacy Settings; No More Views of Toy Dog Facebook's nice-to-have problem: All that money Priscilla Chan: New doctor turned Mrs. Zuckerberg |
 The Guardian | Republicans doubling down on debt-limit showdown strategy Los Angeles Times By Lisa Mascaro WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress are heading into summer much the way they did last year — instigating a showdown with the White House by demanding massive federal budget cuts in exchange for what used to be the routine task of ... Congressional leaders gird for 'chaos' session over tax hikes, debt ceiling Boehner: '218 frogs' Party leaders refuse to budge on debt positions |
 The Guardian | Chinese Activist's Departure Brings New Questions Wall Street Journal Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng's departure from China raises difficult questions ranging from the fate of his extended family and allies to his ability to spur change at home, even as he enjoyed his first taste of freedom in seven years ... Chinese activist Chen lands in US Chen Guangcheng's family and friends 'still at risk' in China Chen's Arrival in Manhattan Ends Flashpoint in US-China Ties |
 Daily Beast | Cory Booker slams Obama campaign for attack on Romney's Bain record Fox News Newark Mayor Cory Booker, a surrogate for President Obama's re-election effort, slammed a recent Obama campaign ad on Sunday for its attack on Mitt Romney's tenure at private equity firm Bain Capital. During a roundtable discussion on NBC's "Meet the ... Cory Booker: 'I'm Very Uncomfortable' With Attacks On Bain Political jabs are 'nauseating,' mayor says Cory Booker: Attacks on Private Equity 'Nauseating' |
 USA TODAY | Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off SC coast USA TODAY By Donna Leinwand Leger, USA TODAY A tropical storm watch remained in effect from the Savannah River to South Carolina's Santee River. The Hurricane Center advised people on the coast from Georgia to North Carolina's Outer Banks to monitor the storm ... Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off Carolina coast Tropical Storm Alberto Moves Toward Georgia Coast Storm Team 9 Tracking Tropical Storm Alberto |
 The Associated Press | Bomb explodes during UN visit in Syria The Associated Press By ALBERT AJI, AP – 1 minute ago DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A roadside bomb exploded in a restive suburb of the Syrian capital as senior UN officials toured the area on Sunday, the latest incident in which the unarmed observer mission has nearly been ... Syria: RPG explodes yards away from UN monitoring chief Violent overnight clashes rock Syrian capital district UN under fire amid 'massacre' |
 Financial Times | Mighty Merkel may be the odd woman out Reuters By Andreas Rinke | CHICAGO (Reuters) - There are weeks in the political life of Angela Merkel that were surely more pleasant than the last one. Last Sunday, the German chancellor's party suffered a big loss in the regional election of North ... World Leaders Urge Growth, Not Austerity At Summit, a Struggle for Consensus on Economic Woes World leaders meet at Camp David |