Kerry warns Syria could descend into sectarian conflict
In Doha Kerry urged urgent political settlement as bloodshed in Syria exceeds two years and 93 000 lives. He backed stepped up aid to rebels without details while noting Iran and Hezbollah support for Assad complicates peace efforts.
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Nash seeks state liability for chimp attack in Connecticut
Charla Nash, blinded and disfigured after a 2009 chimpanzee mauling, appeals to Connecticut lawmakers to overturn a claims commissioner ruling dismissing her $150 million suit. She contends officials knew the chimp was dangerous but acted too slowly, while legislators weigh immunity and cost concerns amid finances.
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Brazil sees largest protests in two decades over corruption
More than 250,000 demonstrators in cities across Brazil protested widespread graft and contested PEC 37. They demanded prosecutor reforms and jail for corrupt officials tied to the mensalao scheme connected to Lula aides, challenging Dilma Rousseff amid a migrant of issues from taxes to World Cup spending.
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Extradition fight looms as Snowden case moves forward
The Obama administration warned Hong Kong to speed Snowden extradition amid a potential multi year appeal process. Snowden, a former NSA contractor, is charged in Virginia with unauthorized disclosure of national defense information and theft of government property.
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Deadly Iraq incidents kill 23 as violence spikes
Police report 23 dead and many injured in a series of attacks across Iraq on Saturday. A bomber exploded inside a Shiite mosque near Sabaa al Bour, killing 14 and injuring 32. Other attacks hit Mosul and Tuz Khormato, with casualties among police and civilians. The surge follows months of bloodshed amid election results.
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