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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Morning Digest: U.S. steps up pressure on Russia as Snowden stays free

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06/25/2013
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U.S. steps up pressure on Russia as Snowden stays free
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - The United States increased pressure on Russia to hand over former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, who Washington believes is in Moscow waiting for news of an asylum request to Ecuador..
Afghan Taliban attack in Kabul throws peace talks into further doubt
KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban militants attacked key buildings near Afghanistan's presidential palace and the U.S. CIA headquarters in Kabul, a brazen assault that could derail attempts for peace talks to end 12 years of war..
Exclusive: Samsung in talks to settle EU antitrust case - sources
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics is in early talks with the EU antitrust regulator to settle charges that it abused its market position by barring Apple from using an essential mobile phone patent, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday..
Draper's dark descent in 'Mad Men' finale draws 2.7 million viewers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The sixth season finale of the Emmy-winning drama "Mad Men" was watched by 2.7 million viewers, matching last season's record high, as the AMC period-advertising series wrapped up a season of change for lead ad man Don Draper..
Chicago stuns Boston to win Stanley Cup
BOSTON (Reuters) - A National Hockey League season that nearly never was will be remembered as one of the greatest after the Chicago Blackhawks stunned the Boston Bruins on Monday for their second Stanley Cup in four years..
Google says did 'good job' replying to EU antitrust probe
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Google said on Monday it had done a good job coming up with concessions to allay EU antitrust concerns it blocks competitors in web search results, as it sought to deflect criticism the proposals would serve only to reinforce its dominance..
Square roots? Scientists say plants are good at math
LONDON (Reuters) - Plants do complex arithmetic calculations to make sure they have enough food to get them through the night, new research published in journal eLife shows..
Rufus the Hawk clears Wimbledon as record crowds queue up
LONDON (Reuters) - Record crowds lined up for day one of the 2013 Wimbledon tennis championships on Monday as action got underway early on Center Court with pigeon-scarer, Rufus the hawk, clearing away pesky bird life and forecasts for a dry day..
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