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Friday, June 27, 2014

Morning Digest: Iraq helicopters fire on university campus in insurgent-held city

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Iraq helicopters fire on university campus in insurgent-held city
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi helicopters fired on a university campus in Tikrit on Friday to dislodge insurgents who overran the city in an onslaught that has given them control of most majority Sunni regions and brought them close to Baghdad..
Ukraine signs trade agreement with EU, draws Russian threat
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Ukraine signed on Friday an historic free-trade agreement with the European Union that has been at the heart of months of violence and upheaval in the country, drawing an immediate threat of "grave consequences" from Russia..
European shares head for first weekly drop since April
LONDON (Reuters) - Concerns about Iraq and Ukraine and subdued economic data left European shares facing their first week of losses since early April on Friday and nudged gold towards a two-month high..
Shia LaBeouf arrested at New York performance of 'Cabaret': police
(Reuters) - Actor Shia LaBeouf, who starred in the "Transformers" movies and the play "Nymphomaniac," was arrested inside New York's Studio 54 during a performance of "Cabaret," police said..
Germany, U.S and Algeria advance, Suarez banned
SALVADOR Brazil (Reuters) - Germany, the United States and Algeria sealed last 16 World Cup places on Thursday but much of the spotlight was on the tournament's bad boys as Uruguay's Luis Suarez got a nine-match ban for biting and Ghana sent two players home in disgrace..
Google sets sights on TVs, cars and watches, beyond mere smartphones
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's Android software is coming to cars, televisions and watches this year, as the Internet search giant races against Apple Inc and other tech companies to extend its business into a rapidly broadening field of Internet-connected devices..
California scientists discover mouse-like mammal related to elephants
(Reuters) - A new mammal discovered in the remote desert of western Africa resembles a long-nosed mouse in appearance but is more closely related genetically to elephants, a California scientist who helped identify the tiny creature said on Thursday..
Minnesota alleged burglar traced with Facebook account
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A Minnesota man came home to find his house unlocked, cash and other items missing, and the accused burglar's Facebook profile open on his computer, authorities said..
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