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Millions turn out to watch as rare eclipse crosses Asia’s skies; western US … – Washington Post

Monday, May 21, 2012

USA TODAY Millions turn out to watch as rare eclipse crosses Asia's skies; western US …Washington PostTOKYO — Millions of Asians watched as a rare “ring of fire” eclipse crossed their skies early Monday. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only... 

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Spurs reach West finals after sweep of Clippers – ESPN

Monday, May 21, 2012

TSN Spurs reach West finals after sweep of ClippersESPNAP LOS ANGELES — Tim Duncan scored 21 points, Tony Parker added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs rallied in the final minutes to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night, closing out the series 4-0 and advancing to the Western Conference... 

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Greek leftist brings message to Europe: "Let’s talk" – 24newsdesk

Monday, May 21, 2012

Telegraph.co.uk Greek leftist brings message to Europe: “Let's talk”24newsdeskBy Renee Maltezou and Peter Graff | ATHENS (24newsdesk) – The charismatic Greek leftist who could determine the fate of the euro begins a tour of European capitals on Monday carrying a single message:... 

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NATO to endorse Afghan exit plan, seeks routes out

Monday, May 21, 2012

Globe and Mail NATO to endorse Afghan exit plan, seeks routes out24newsdesk* NATO to pull out most troops by end of 2014 * NATO seeks to dispel fears of rush for the exits * France's Hollande sticks to early withdrawal plan By David Brunnstrom and Missy Ryan CHICAGO, May 21 (24newsdesk) –... 

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Rare eclipse crosses Asia, western US

Monday, May 21, 2012

USA TODAY Rare eclipse crosses Asia, western USUSA TODAYALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) – Millions of people across Asia and the western United States watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies. Ng Han Guan, AP A partial annular eclipse takes place over Beijing, China.Millions... 

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Robin Gibb, Bee Gees Co-Founder, Dies at 62

Monday, May 21, 2012

TIME Robin Gibb, Bee Gees Co-Founder, Dies at 62TIMEBy Catherine Mayer | May 20, 2012 | + The last photographs of Robin Gibb, who died in London on May 20 at the age of 62 from cancer and intestinal problems, show a man almost too frail to support the weight of his trademark blue-tinted glasses.Robin... 

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Miss. prison riot leaves guard dead, 6 hurt

Monday, May 21, 2012

24newsdesk News Miss. prison riot leaves guard dead, 6 hurtUSA TODAYBRANDON, Miss. (AP) – A prison guard was killed Sunday during a riot that also injured five other correctional officers and hurt at least one inmate at a privately run facility in Mississippi that holds illegal immigrants, authorities... 

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Putin to dominate new Russian government
Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012

MOSCOW (24newsdesk) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will unveil a government dominated by loyalists on Monday, leaving Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev limited scope to pursue his reform agenda and entrenching the Kremlin’s grip over the economy’s commanding heights. Medvedev, 46, named premier after Putin returned to the Kremlin on May 7, has pledged to launch pro-growth policies and a privatisation drive to wean Russia’s $1.7 billion economy off its... Read More

US

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Op-Ed Columnist: Dimon’s Déjà Vu Debacle

JPMorgan makes the case for strong financial regulation (with an assist from Mitt Romney).

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Op-Ed Contributor: In China, Fear at the Top

For members of China’s Communist elite, sending money overseas makes sense as a political hedge.

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Editorial | The Rural Life : Lawn Care Anonymous

A lawn seems especially arbitrary on the farm, where beyond the fence it is pasture.

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Editorial: A New Attack on Alzheimer’s

A bold research program will test whether a drug can prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease well before any symptoms appear.

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Editorial: Mayor Bloomberg’s 911 Call

New York’s new, high-priced emergency dispatch system still has too many problems.

Canada

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Montreal police pepper-spray bar patrons amid protest

A day after a sometimes violent Montreal protest ended in a series of street fires, police were criticized for pepper spraying patrons at a nearby bar patio.

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Royal tour of Prince Charles and Camilla to honour service by Canadians

When Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have arrived in Canada to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

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Afghanistan question hangs over NATO summit

The head of NATO reiterated his request for Canada to contribute military trainers to Afghanistan beyond 2014 — but acknowledged the decision is ultimately up to the Canadian people.

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Prince Charles and Camilla arrive in New Brunswick

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have landed in Fredericton, with New Brunswick the first stop on their three-province tour.

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Prince Charles and Camilla arrive in Canada

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, have landed in Fredericton, with New Brunswick the first stop on their three-province tour.