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Report: Gandolfini's body en route to US

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 12:37 PM PDT

Concert goers display a photo of actor James Gandolfini during Day 2 of the Firefly Music Festival at The Woodlands on Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Dover, Del. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)ROME (AP) — The Italian news agency ANSA says the body of actor James Gandolfini has departed Rome and is en route to the United States.

One dead as shooting mars Albania's election

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 12:07 PM PDT

Albania's Conservative Prime Minister Sali Berisha, 68, who is seeking a third term in office, speaks at a rally in Tirana, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The general election taking place Sunday, June 23, 2013 is considered a test for the Balkan country to shed its post-Communist legacy of troubled popular votes, as it seeks closer ties and eventual membership in the European Union. Conservative Sali Berisha, is seeking a third term and will speak at his Democratic Party's main election rally Friday in the capital Tirana. (AP Photo/Hektor Pustina)TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania's national elections Sunday were marred by violence after an exchange of gunfire wounded a candidate and killed a supporter of a rival party, tainting what had been a largely peaceful campaign and threatening to undermine the country's bid to join the European Union.

Bomb attacks in Syrian capital kill 8 people

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:51 AM PDT

In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Syrians investigate a damaged vehicle after two suicide bombings hit security compounds in Damascus, Syria, Wednesday, June 23, 2013. Syrian activists and state media say several have been killed in two suicide bombing attacks on security compounds in the capital, Damascus. The state-run news agency says three suicide bombers blew themselves up while trying to break into the Rukneddine police station. (AP Photo/SANA)DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Suicide bombers targeted security compounds in Damascus and a car bomb exploded in a pro-regime district there Sunday, killing at least eight people, the latest in a surge of civil war violence in the capital.

WikiLeaks: Snowden going to Ecuador to seek asylum

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 10:35 AM PDT

A TV screen shows a news report of Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee who leaked top-secret documents about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs, at a shopping mall in Hong Kong Sunday, June 23, 2013. The former National Security Agency contractor wanted by the United States for revealing two highly classified surveillance programs has been allowed to leave for a LONDON (AP) — Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor wanted by the United States for revealing highly classified surveillance programs, is going to Ecuador to seek asylum, the South American country's foreign minister and the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks said Sunday.

Pakistanis kill 10 tourists, including American

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 10:05 AM PDT

Pakistani rescue workers unload the casket of a foreign tourist who was killed by Islamic militants from an ambulance to shift in a morgue of local hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, June 23, 2013. Islamic militants wearing police uniforms shot to death foreign tourists and at least one Pakistani before dawn as they were visiting one of the world's highest mountains in a remote area of northern Pakistan that has been largely peaceful, officials said. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)ISLAMABAD (AP) — At least a dozen Islamic militants wearing police uniforms shot to death overnight a Pakistani and 10 foreign tourists, including an American, who were visiting one of the world's highest mountains in a remote area of northern Pakistan that has been largely peaceful, officials said Sunday.

Afghanistan seeks explanation for Taliban office

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 09:49 AM PDT

James Dobbins, center, U.S. Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, shakes hands with Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani during his meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, not pictured, at Wajbah Palace in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday, June 23, 2013. Dobbins is in Doha exploring prospects for U.S. talks with the Afghan Taliban. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's government reaffirmed support Sunday for possible talks with its Taliban foes, but demanded full explanations on how the group was allowed to raise its flag in Qatar and display other symbols that have stalled the U.S.-led effort.

Wanted US leaker Snowden believed to be in Moscow

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 09:34 AM PDT

A TV screen shows a news report of Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee who leaked top-secret documents about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs, at a shopping mall in Hong Kong Sunday, June 23, 2013. The former National Security Agency contractor wanted by the United States for revealing two highly classified surveillance programs has been allowed to leave for a MOSCOW (AP) — A former National Security Agency contractor wanted by the United States for revealing highly classified surveillance programs was believed to have landed in Russia on Sunday — possibly as a stopover before traveling elsewhere — after being allowed to leave Hong Kong.

Egypt's army says it's ready to save nation

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 09:20 AM PDT

Protesters chant slogans against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi at a court in Ismailia, 139 Kilometers (86 miles) from Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, June 23, 2013. An Egyptian court on Sunday said Muslim Brotherhood members conspired with Hamas, Hezbollah and local militants to storm a prison in 2011 and free 34 Brotherhood leaders, including Morsi. The poster, top center, in Arabic reads, CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's army chief has warned that the military is ready to intervene to stop the nation from entering a "dark tunnel" of internal conflict.

Suicide bombings kill 5 people in Syrian capital

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 08:32 AM PDT

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian activists and state media say at least five people have been killed in two suicide bombing attacks on security compounds in the capital, Damascus.

Supreme Court has range of options on gay marriage

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 07:02 AM PDT

FILE - It is March 27, 2013, file photo Kevin Coyne of Washington holds flags in front of the Supreme Court in Washington as the court hears arguments on gay marriage. Sometime this early July, the Court will announce the outcomes in cases on Californian's ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8, and the federal Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law that defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — The waiting is almost over.

Ohio air show resumes after stuntwoman, pilot die

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 06:46 AM PDT

A stunt plane loses control as a wing walker performs at the Vectren Air Show just before crashing, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Dayton, Ohio. The crash killed the pilot and the stunt walker instantly, authorities said. (AP Photo/Thanh V Tran)CINCINNATI (AP) — Spectators have returned to an air show in southwestern Ohio a day after a pilot and wing walker were killed in a horrifying crash that was captured on video.

Iconic figure of Egypt's uprising to Morsi: Quit

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 06:17 AM PDT

Protesters chant slogans against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi at a court in Ismailia, 139 Kilometers (86 miles) from Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, June 23, 2013. An Egyptian court on Sunday said Muslim Brotherhood members conspired with Hamas, Hezbollah and local militants to storm a prison in 2011 and free 34 Brotherhood leaders, including Morsi. The poster, top center, in Arabic reads, CAIRO (AP) — The most iconic youth figure of Egypt's 2011 revolution has asked Islamist President Mohammed Morsi to step down ahead of planned protests to force him out on June 30.

WikiLeaks: Snowden requested legal help to safety

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 06:17 AM PDT

A TV screen shows a news report of Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee who leaked top-secret documents about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs, at a shopping mall in Hong Kong Sunday, June 23, 2013. The former National Security Agency contractor wanted by the United States for revealing two highly classified surveillance programs has been allowed to leave for a LONDON (AP) — Anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks says it is providing legal help to wanted former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden.

Region's woes take center stage as refugee becomes 'Arab Idol'

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 03:59 AM PDT

The three finalists wait for the results during the Season 2 finale of The finalists of "Arab Idol" were as glamorous as Hollywood stars in their tuxedos and evening gowns, but their real lives couldn't be farther from the bright lights of the stage.

Candidate shot at Albania election polling place

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 03:43 AM PDT

Albania's Conservative Prime Minister Sali Berisha, 68, who is seeking a third term in office, speaks at a rally in Tirana, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The general election taking place Sunday, June 23, 2013 is considered a test for the Balkan country to shed its post-Communist legacy of troubled popular votes, as it seeks closer ties and eventual membership in the European Union. Conservative Sali Berisha, is seeking a third term and will speak at his Democratic Party's main election rally Friday in the capital Tirana. (AP Photo/Hektor Pustina)TIRANA, Albania (AP) — An Albanian political candidate was shot and a supporter of a rival party killed in an exchange of gunfire near a polling station, police said Sunday, as the country held crucial elections already marred by a dispute that could leave the outcome up in the air.

Egypt court: Brotherhood members planned jailbreak

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 03:14 AM PDT

CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court on Sunday said Muslim Brotherhood members conspired with Hamas, Hezbollah and local militants to storm a prison in 2011 and free 34 Brotherhood leaders, including the future President Mohammed Morsi.

Militants kill 9 foreign tourists, 1 Pakistani

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 02:12 AM PDT

CORRECTS THE NUMBER OF THE KILLED FOREIGN TOURISTS - FILE - In this May 4, 2004 file photo, Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain in the world, is seen from Karakorum Highway leading to neighboring China in Pakistan's northern area. Gunmen wearing police uniforms killed nine foreign tourists and one Pakistani before dawn Sunday, June 23, 2013 as they were visiting one of the world's highest mountains in a remote area of northern Pakistan, officials said. (AP Photo/Musaf Zaman Kazmi, File)ISLAMABAD (AP) — Islamic militants wearing police uniforms shot to death nine foreign tourists and one Pakistani before dawn Sunday as they were visiting one of the world's highest mountains in a remote area of northern Pakistan, officials said.

Blackhawks 1 win away from Stanley Cup title

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 01:41 AM PDT

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates with center Jonathan Toews (19) and defenseman Duncan Keith (2) after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins in the second period during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane was right there again. Slicing through the middle of the ice, setting up his teammates for prime opportunities. Using his skills to beat another hot goaltender.

Stuntwoman, pilot killed in Ohio air show crash

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 12:55 AM PDT

A stunt plane loses control as a wing walker performs at the Vectren Air Show just before crashing, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Dayton, Ohio. The crash killed the pilot and the stunt walker instantly, authorities said. (AP Photo/Thanh V Tran)CINCINNATI (AP) — A budget analyst with a daredevil streak, Jane Wicker knew she was taking a risk when she signed up to entertain thousands of spectators at the Vectren Air Show near Dayton.

Snowden says US targets included China cell phones

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 12:39 AM PDT

HONG KONG (AP) — A former National Security Agency contractor says that U.S. hacking targets in China included the nation's mobile-phone companies and two universities hosting extensive Internet traffic hubs in the latest allegations as Washington pushes Hong Kong to extradite the ex-contractor.

Gunmen kill 9 foreign tourists, 1 Pakistani

Posted: 23 Jun 2013 12:25 AM PDT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Gunmen wearing police uniforms killed nine foreign tourists and one Pakistani before dawn Sunday as they were visiting one of the world's highest mountains in a remote area of northern Pakistan, officials said.

Afghans rush to learn risky art of defusing bombs

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:37 PM PDT

In this Tuesday, June 11, 2013 photo, Hayatullah, center, is fitted with a protective suit before inspecting a land minee during a bomb defusing training exercise on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan. A few years ago, there were almost no Afghan bomb disposal experts. Now, there are 369 _ and the international coalition is rushing to train hundreds more before the exit of most coalition forces by the end of next year. (AP Photo/Kay Johnson)CAMP BLACK HORSE, Afghanistan (AP) — In a desolate field outside Kabul, an Afghan soldier hunches over a knee-high robot equipped with cameras, multidirectional pincers and tank-treads built for rough terrain. Carefully, he attaches four bottles of water and a tiny explosive charge to the robot. He uses a remote control to guide it 50 meters (yards) away to his target: a simulated backpack bomb.

Gunmen kill 11 foreign tourists in Pakistan

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:36 PM PDT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Gunmen killed 11 foreign tourists before dawn Sunday as they were visiting one of the world's highest mountains in a remote area of northern Pakistan, police said.

Wildfire grows, but teams work to save Colo. town

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:50 PM PDT

Wildfire smoke masks the sun as it sets over a ridge Saturday, June 22, 2013, near South Fork, Colo. A massive wildfire threatening a tourist region in southwestern Colorado has grown to nearly 60 square miles, but officials said Saturday that the erratic blaze had slowed and they were optimistic they could protect the town of South Fork. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)DEL NORTE, Colo. (AP) — A wildfire threatening a tourist region in southwestern Colorado has mushroomed to nearly 100 square miles.

Blackhawks move within 1 win of Stanley Cup title

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 08:33 PM PDT

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) scores against Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) in the second period during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks have that look again, and another Stanley Cup is within reach.
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