Morning Digest: Iraq Kurds seize Kirkuk; Sunni militants surge toward Baghdad

	Click to View in Browser 06/12/2014 Iraq Kurds seize Kirkuk; Sunni militants surge toward Baghdad BAGHDAD/ARBIL Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi Kurds seized control of the northern oil city of Kirkuk on Thursday, while surging Sunni Islamist rebels advanced towards Baghdad, as the central government's army abandoned its posts in a rapid collapse that has lost it control of the north.. Drone strikes kill 10 in Pakistan after Taliban airport attack ISLAMABAD/MIRANSHAH (Reuters) - Ten militants were killed in this year's first two drone strikes in Pakistan, officials said on Thursday, six months after the attacks were suspended by Washington to give it space to pursue peace talks with the Taliban.. Oil at three-month high on Iraq anxiety, stocks steady LONDON (Reuters) - European shares held steady near 6-1/2-month highs on Thursday, with gains limited by concerns over the pace of global growth, while oil prices hit a three-month peak on escalating violence in Iraq.. Miranda Lambert album scores first No. 1 on Billboard 200 chart LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country singer Miranda Lambert debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart for the first time on Wednesday, beating Disney's juggernaut film soundtrack "Frozen" and a new album from rapper 50 Cent.. San Francisco ruled out of hosting next America's Cup (Reuters) - San Francisco has been ruled out as host for the next America's Cup in 2017, according to a statement on the official regatta website.. Twitter considers management shake up: Re/code (Reuters) - Twitter is considering a shake-up in its top management, including a possible shift in the duties of Chief Operating Officer Ali Rowghani, technology news site Re/code reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.. Tiny ancient fish unlocks secrets of Earth's early vertebrates WASHINGTON (Reuters) - This is certainly not just another fish tale.. Arizona police arrest man for shooting at the moon PHOENIX (Reuters) - A marijuana smoker was arrested in Arizona after shooting at the moon with a handgun and wrestling with officers who were called by his girlfriend to subdue him, authorities said on Wednesday.. Related Video Israeli air strike kills Gaza militant after rocket fire Astronauts on the International Space Station join the World Cup frenzy Great Debate Excuse me, is that snake oil gluten-free? Investors cheer for Brazil World Cup rout A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend