The NationSignature campaign on Egypt's streets tests MorsiNewsdayCAIRO - (AP) -- Thousands of volunteers are hitting the pavement around Egypt, on streets, in metro stations, even in hospitals, passing out black-and-white forms to whoever will take them. The goal: To collect millions of signatures on a petition calling for the ...Egypt convicts 43, including Americans, in NGO caseReutersConvictions put Egypt's beleaguered NGOs into deeper chill (+video)Christian Science MonitorEgypt's civil society faces continued crackdownWashington PostXinhua -Huffington Post -Houston Chronicleall 259 news articles »

Brisbane TimesTurkish government offers apology as protests continueBoston.comPolice fired tear gas at protesters in Istanbul on Tuesday. Antigovernment rallies have grown since Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images Police fired tear gas at protesters in Istanbul on Tuesday. Antigovernment rallies have grown since Friday, when police raided ...Turks clash with police despite deputy PM's apologyReuters UKTurkey Clashes Persist Amid Crackdown on Social Media PostsBloombergTurkey's Protests Focus On Prime Minister ErdoganHuffington PostCHANNELS -The Guardianall 2,557 news articles »

spyghana.com (blog)Stray Bullet Paralyzes An 11 Year Old Girlspyghana.com (blog)wpid-wpid-dodsisdiosd.jpg The tragedy of gun violence hits us every single day, but lawmakers are unable to do a thing about it, at least that's what they say. An 11-year old girl was hit in the neck by a stray bullet and may never be able to walk again as a ...and more »

The Daily StarSuicide bomber blows himself up in Mali's KidalThe San Luis Obispo TribuneBAMAKO, Mali — A man suspected of being an extremist ran for cover inside an abandoned house in the northern Malian city of Kidal, and detonated an explosive vest inside the structure, killing only himself. Resident Ali Cisse said the explosion occurred ...AP Interview: Mali wants its army in KidalKansas.comSuicide bombing at Tuareg rebel leader's Mali home: witnessesAfrica ReviewTuareg rebels accused of expelling black residentsNews 12 Hudson Valleyall 77 news articles »

The GuardianDisgraced soldier who abused Afghan boy cannot be identified - to protect HIM ...Daily MailTwo soldiers who abused Afghans will have their identities protected to prevent them being targeted by terrorists. A 22-year-old former private was fined £1,000 yesterday after admitting pulling a young boy's hand towards his genitals and telling him, 'Touch ...Troops sentenced for Afghan abuseGuernsey Press and Star (subscription)South Lakeland MP calls on Government to 'give refuge to Afghan interpreters ...The Westmorland GazetteTwo British soldiers admit sexual and racial abuse of Afghan citizensThe IndependentThe Times (subscription) -The Hindu -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyall 83 news articles »

ABC OnlineAustralia needs a food waste strategyABC OnlineAustralians spend 158 billion dollars on food and we throw as much as 20 per cent of that away. It's an extraordinary waste of resources and money. Every day we're enticed by food. What may surprise you is just how much. In 2012-13 alone, IBISWorld stats ...and more »

Telegraph.co.ukWest Ham have their bid for Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo rejectedTelegraph.co.ukJose Maria del Nido, the Sevilla president, revealed that the offer had been rejected out of hand and was adamant that he was under no financial pressure to sell any of his players. The announcement comes shortly after Sevilla accepted a £24 million offer ...Navas: no doubts over City switchOldham ChronicleWest Ham determined to sign Liverpool striker CarrollTribalfootball.comSevilla Forward Alvaro Negredo Strongly Linked With Napoli Movecaughtoffsideall 76 news articles »

CBS NewsOscar Pistorius Update: Murder case delayed for double-amputee Olympic ...CBS News(AP) PRETORIA, South Africa -- Oscar Pistorius stood for his entire 15-minute court hearing Tuesday, staring straight ahead, hands clasped in front of him and giving away little emotion as the world got its first close up view of the double-amputee Olympian ...Oscar Pistorius case delayed until AugustBBC NewsBrief Oscar Pistorius hearing leaves lasting imagesYahoo! SportsSemi-naked photos commissioned by Reeva Steenkamp for a 'special someone ...Daily MailCBSSports.com (blog) -NPR -Myjoyonline.comall 437 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukBritish servicemen court martial: Soldier given £1000 fine after admitting telling ...The IndependentA soldier who admitted pulling a young Afghan boy's hand toward his groin and instructing him to “touch my special place”, has received a £1,000 fine at a court martial for three British servicemen. A second soldier who admitted racially abusing a local ...British soldiers admit abusing Afghan civiliansThe Times (subscription)A former UK soldier is fined £1000 abusing Afghan civilians, a serving soldier is ...Myjoyonline.comAfghan interpreters can come to UK, says Philip HammondBBC NewsHilton Head Island Packetall 34 news articles »

Daily MailQueen's Coronation 60th Anniversary: Mike Tindall struggles to keep awake ...Daily MailMike Tindall couldn't disguise the after-effects of a tiring trip to Hong Kong to play rugby in the intense heat foras he appeared to nod off during the celebrations to mark 60 years since the Queen's Coronation today. The former England captain, who is married ...Queen Elizabeth II: History 'repeats' in Westminster AbbeyGhana Broadcasting CorporationBritain marks 60 years since coronation of Queen Elizabeth IIBoston.comQueen marks Coronation anniversary at Westminster AbbeyBBC NewsTelegraph.co.uk -Business Standard -The Sunall 449 news articles »

CBS NewsTurkish Official Apologizes for Force Used at Start of RiotsNew York TimesISTANBUL — As clashes continued through the night in major Turkish cities, Turkey's deputy prime minister on Tuesday apologized for the “excessive violence” used by the police last week against demonstrators opposing the razing of an Istanbul park, the ...Pleas for end to Turkish protestsThe AustralianErdogan must deal with root causes of Turkey's protestsChannel 4 News (blog)Turkish government softens tone as protests continue; 1 man diesCTV NewsMail & Guardian Online -ABC Onlineall 2,303 news articles »

NEWS.com.auNews Summary: German austerity policies challengedBusinessweekANOTHER VIEW: Chancellor Angela Merkel's challenger in the upcoming election said that her government's insistence on budget austerity across Europe is creating economic stagnation and called for a new Marshall Plan to revive the continent.Challenger to Germany's Merkel criticizes austerity policies, calls for European ...The TribuneMerkel challenger calls for new Marshall PlanBoston.comGermany urges dialogue amid Turkey protestsDeutsche WelleReuters -Herald Sunall 81 news articles »

Residents urged to avoid wasting foodgulfnews.comAbu Dhabi: About 39 per cent of over 1.1 million tonnes of municipal waste annually generated in Abu Dhabi is mainly leftover food discarded by residents. If residents are aware of negative impacts of food waste, its quantity can be considerably reduced, ...and more »

Afghan interpreters for Army given UK rightsThe IndependentUp to 600 Afghans who worked as interpreters or in other dangerous roles supporting British and allied forces in Helmand will be eligible to resettle in the UK, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said. Other locally-engaged staff will be paid to enrol on ...British soldiers admit abusing Afghan civilians at court martialDaily MailTroops sentenced for Afghan abuseGuernsey Press and Star (subscription)all 85 news articles »

Irish IndependentFloodwater recedes in Prague as 10000 evacuated from homes in GermanyABC OnlineThe worst of the flooding seems to be over in the Czech capital of Prague, as floodwaters shift north to eastern Germany where 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes. Forecasters said receding rains would help water levels to drop across ...Central Europe hit by record floodseuronewsVideo: Heavy flooding in towns of Döbeln and GrimmaBelfast TelegraphFlooding wreaks havoc across central EuropeGhana Broadcasting CorporationBloomberg -Irish Examiner -New Straits Timesall 391 news articles »

Times LIVEOscar Pistorius appears in court, murder trial postponed until AugustCBSSports.com (blog)Oscar Pistorius appeared in a Pretoria court Monday for a hearing in advance of the Olympian's murder trial in the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. According to the Associated Press, the trial has been postponed to Aug. 19 at the behest of ...Oscar Pistorius hearing adjournedMyjoyonline.comPistorius judge attacks "scandalising" media coverageHindustan TimesOscar Pistorius briefly back in court for hearingNewsdayCapital FM Kenya -Daily Beast -Sky News Australiaall 420 news articles »

Jagran PostEx-Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi's defence denies sexual adventures at his villaJagran PostMilan: Silvio Berlusconi's defence laywer has denied that erotic soirees took place at the former prime minister's villa near Milan and that his client did not pay for sex with underage Moroccan teenager Karim El-Mahroug. A sentence is expected in the trial on ...Defense denies erotic dinners at Berlusconi villaColorado Springs GazetteDefense: Berlusconi not guilty in sex caseNews 12 Westchesterall 52 news articles »

Economic TimesMerkel challenger criticizes austerity policiesNewsdayBERLIN - (AP) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's challenger in the upcoming election said Tuesday that her government's insistence on budget austerity across Europe is creating economic stagnation and called for a new Marshall Plan to revive the continent.Merkel against wider EU powersHerald SunMerkel ally opposes full-time president for EurogroupReutersPeter Jones: French woes are a warning for SNPScotsmanReuters AlertNet (blog) -Press TVall 80 news articles »

Myjoyonline.comOscar Pistorius hearing adjournedMyjoyonline.comSouth African athlete Oscar Pistorius has returned to court for the first time since he was freed on bail over the killing of his girlfriend. The pre-trial hearing was brief, with the prosecution and defence seeking a postponement until August. Mr Pistorius shot ...Oscar Pistorius hearing postponed to August 19NDTVPistorius judge attacks "scandalising" media coverageHindustan TimesPistorius Shows No Emotion in CourtDaily BeastABC Newsall 414 news articles »

RTPutin Says Moscow Has Not Yet Delivered S-300 Missiles To SyriaRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyPresident Vladimir Putin says Russia has not yet sent S-300 antiaircraft missile-defense systems to Syria. Speaking at a press conference with EU leaders after a summit in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg on June 4, Putin defended Russia's arms sales to ...Putin denies S-300 missile system has already been sent to SyriaHaaretzThe Enemy of My Enemy…Remains My EnemyTIMEExiled economist turns down Putin's offer to returnReutersRussia & India Report -ABC News -Washington Postall 294 news articles »