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The Associated Press | Updated Jun 17th - 7:41am
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the international community should reinstate sanctions if Iran follows through on its threats to step up uranium enrichment. Speaking at a government ceremony Monday, Netanyahu called for the immediate imposition of "snapback sanctions" if Iran breaks the stockpile limits set in the 2015 nuclear deal.
Officials in Pakistan say an avalanche has struck 4 Italian climbers, 3 Pakistanis in the country's mountainous north
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 17th - 7:40am
Officials in Pakistan say an avalanche has struck 4 Italian climbers, 3 Pakistanis in the country's mountainous north.
Opposition says 'injustice' will galvanize Istanbul voters
Ayse Wieting, Associated Press | Updated Jun 17th - 7:33am
The opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul said Monday he believes "the injustice" caused by the cancellation of his electoral win in March will galvanize voters in his favor in Sunday's rerun election.
UK Conservative hopefuls fight for No 2 spot against Johnson
Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless, Associated Press | Updated Jun 17th - 7:24am
Contenders for leadership in Britain's Conservative Party jostled for attention Monday as the race narrowed into a contest to seize the mantle of challenger to front-runner Boris Johnson.
Syrian insurgents shell government-held rural area, kill 12
The Associated Press | Updated Jun 17th - 7:23am
Syrian insurgents fired rockets into residential parts of the government-held northern province of Aleppo, striking a wedding party and killing at least 12 civilians and wounding 15, state media said Monday.
Turkey: 12 dead, 31 rescued after migrant boat sinks
The Associated Press | Updated Jun 17th - 7:23am
A boat carrying migrants to Greece sank off the Turkish coast on Monday, leaving at least 12 migrants dead, Turkey's coast guard said.
State media say Chinese President Xi to visit North Korea
Yanan Wang, Associated Press | Updated Jun 17th - 7:19am
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to North Korea this week, state media announced Monday, as U.S. talks with North Korea on its nuclear program are at an apparent standstill.
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Iran says it will break uranium stockpile limit in 10 days
Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press | Posted Jun 17th - 6:54am
Iran will break the uranium stockpile limit set by Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in the next 10 days, the spokesman for the country's atomic agency said Monday while also warning that Iran could enrich uranium up to 20% — just a step away from weapons-grade levels.
Chadian rebel chief arrested in France on war crimes inquiry
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 17th - 6:52am
A Chadian rebel leader is among three people detained in France in an investigation into allegations of crimes against humanity.
Political motive seen in killing of Merkel party official
The Associated Press | Updated Jun 17th - 6:49am
German federal prosecutors said Monday they're taking charge of the investigation into the killing of a regional official from Chancellor Angela Merkel's party, amid reports that the slaying may have been politically motivated.
Sudan protesters urge night rallies amid standoff with army
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 17th - 6:41am
Sudan's protest leaders are calling for nighttime demonstrations and marches in the capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere in the country, amid a tense standoff with the ruling military.
Ex-first lady leads Guatemala president vote; runoff likely
Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press | Updated Jun 17th - 6:21am
A former first lady led early Monday in voting counting from Guatemala's presidential election, although a runoff ballot appeared likely to determine the next leader of this Central American nation where tens of thousands have fled poverty and gang violence this year to seek a new life in the United States.
Qatari envoy delivers aid to Gaza in cease-fire effort
Fares Akram, Associated Press | Posted Jun 17th - 6:21am
A Qatari envoy has delivered $25 million to the Gaza Strip to help shore up a cease-fire between Israel and the Palestinian territory's Hamas rulers.
Albania's parliament starts procedure to oust president
Llazar Semini, Associated Press | Updated Jun 17th - 5:51am
Albania's parliament on Monday started the lengthy procedure to oust President Ilir Meta for allegedly violating the constitution with his attempt to cancel upcoming municipal elections.
30 killed in Nigeria suicide bombing while watching TV match
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 17th - 5:43am
Authorities in northeastern Nigeria say at least 30 people have been killed by a suicide bomber.
Chinese state media say President Xi Jinping will make state visit to North Korea this week
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 17th - 5:09am
Chinese state media say President Xi Jinping will make state visit to North Korea this week.
Iran nuclear spokesman says country has a need for uranium enriched up to 20%, only a step away from weapon-grade levels
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 17th - 2:30am
Iran nuclear spokesman says country has a need for uranium enriched up to 20%, only a step away from weapon-grade levels.
Iranian atomic agency spokesman says Tehran will increase uranium enrichment levels 'based on the country's needs'
The Associated Press | Posted Jun 17th - 2:18am
Iranian atomic agency spokesman says Tehran will increase uranium enrichment levels 'based on the country's needs'
