Obama appeals to old Europe in push for global leadership
President Obama, in Europe ahead of a G-8 summit in France, urged continued U S leadership in economics and security amid rising powers. He praised Western values and the rule of law as essential to global order.
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Egypt to open Rafah crossing ending Gaza blockade
Egypt to open the Rafah crossing permanently starting Saturday ending a four year border closure. The move aims to ease Gaza isolation for 1.4 million Palestinians and signals a shift in Cairo toward Hamas and Palestinian reconciliation efforts with Fatah.
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Yemen president pledges not to step down amid Sanaa battle
In Sanaa the government and tribes clash as shelling and clashes intensify. President Ali Abdullah Saleh vows he will not resign, despite a three day death toll rising to at least 69. Fighting spreads to Arhab 20 miles from the capital.
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