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Today in History for June 17th
Highlights of this day in history: The Watergate scandal begins to unfold; The Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution; O.J. Simpson arrested in the slayings of his ex-wife Nicole and Ronald Goldman; Singer Kate Smith dies. (...
Mandela Spends 9th Day in Hospital
South African President Jacob Zuma on Sunday asked the audience at a Youth Day celebration to join him in wishing former President Nelson Mandela a Happy Father's Day. (June 16)
Israel PM: Sanctions on Iran Should Increase
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the international community against easing sanctions on Iran following the election of a reformist-backed president, as the country's nuclear efforts remain firmly in the hands of Iran's cler...
Raw: Harley Riders Roar Through Vatican
Pope Francis had a brush with the biker fraternity on Sunday, as he blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons and their riders who were celebrating the motorbike maker's 110th anniversary with a parade in Rome. (June 16)
Today in History for June 16th
Highlights of this day in history: Abraham Lincoln says America cannot remain divided over slavery; Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space; Deadly Soweto riots erupt in South Africa; Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defects. (Ju...
Today in History for June 15th
Highlights of this day in history: England's King John signs the Magna Carta; A deadly steamboat fire in New York City; Jordan's King Hussein weds American Lisa Halaby; Arlington National Cemetery created; Singer Ella Fitzgerald dies. (Jun...
Moderate Cleric Wins Iranian Election
Moderate candidate Hasan Rowhani has won Iran's presidential election, in a result seen as a victory for reform-minded Iranians.
Rally Supporting Edward Snowden Draws Hundreds
Hundreds of people marched to the U.S. consulate in Hong Kong on Saturday in support of Edward Snowden, an American citizen who leaked top-secret information about U.S. surveillance programs. (June 15)
Google Launches Internet-beaming Balloons
Google tests giant balloons to connect 50 New Zealand homes to the internet. It says the technology could bring websurfing to remote corners of the world. (June 14)
Raw: Turkish Protesters Urged to Leave Park
Turkish activists leading a sit-in were considering a promise Friday by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to let courts, and a potential referendum, decide the fate of an Istanbul park development that has sparked riots. (June 14)
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