Interim Egyptian leader names Hazem el Beblawi prime minister
Egypt’s interim president Adly Mansour appointed economist Hazem el Beblawi as prime minister amid a push to speed elections. The move comes as the military-backed leadership pressures factions to move forward. Gulf states Saudi Arabia and UAE pledged about 8 billion in aid to stabilize finances. The shift occurs amid protests by Morsi supporters and calls for civilian rule.
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Snowden asylum status still unclear in Venezuela offer
Snowden location and asylum acceptance remain unsettled as Venezuela, led by President Maduro, offers asylum while Snowden sits in Moscow transit zone and pursues asylum in other nations. A Russian lawmaker’s tweet claiming acceptance was retracted, with officials noting unclear travel viability and pending confirmations.
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Taliban Shuts Qatar Office Over Flag Dispute
Taliban officials say the Doha peace talks office is temporarily closed after the flag and name controversy with Afghanistan. Experts link the move to the 2014 U.S. troop withdrawal and diminished incentives for negotiated settlement, while Karzai and the U.S. condemned the Taliban’s use of the Islamic Emirate label.
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Ford Races to Grow in China Amid Global Auto Shakeup
Ford aims to double its China market share to six percent by 2015, unveiling six new models including the Kuga EcoSport Mondeo and Explorer while Lincoln arrives next year. The push involves five new plants, boosting production capacity to 1.7 million, as Ford contends with GM VW dominance and high costs in a developing market.
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Derailment in Lac Megantic triggers murder probe
Quebec police opened a criminal investigation after a deadly oil train derailment in Lac Megantic killed at least 15 people with about 50 missing. Investigators cited possible causes including a pre derailment blaze while ruling out terrorism. Rescue operations faced dangerous conditions amid gas leaks and burned debris.
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