Kerry's broken leg won’t stop Iran talks says State Dept
Secretary of State John Kerry flew home from Geneva for surgery on a broken right femur after a bicycle accident. Officials said the injury would not hinder his ongoing role in nuclear negotiations with Iran as the June deadline nears. Kerry will be treated at Massachusetts General Hospital after initial care at HUG in Geneva. He continues to work on the talks, speaking with President Obama and other counterparts.
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Congress Scrambles as NSA Surveillance Powers Lapse
Congress ended NSA bulk collection after Sept 11, 2001 authorities lapsing amid a partisan fight. Rand Paul blocked renewal pushing House bill changes while McConnell planned amendments to end phone record collection after six months with court approval for searches. Obama backs USA Freedom Act preserving court oversight and shifting data to phone companies.
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American woman killed by lion in Johannesburg park
A lioness killed an American woman and injured a male driver at Lion Park in Johannesburg as the couple, in a private vehicle, photographed the scene. Park official Scott Simpson said windows were down against policy and the incident prompted emergency response and embassy contact.
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Tanker explodes at Nigerian bus station killing 69
A runaway oil tanker crashed into a crowded bus station in Onitsha Anambra state spilling into 12 buses and killing 69. About 30 people were hospitalized with severe burns as officials and residents mourned the heavy loss.
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