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Reuters 

Greek minister sees capital controls in place for few months more

ATHENS, July 11 (Reuters) - The capital controls imposed on Greece's banks will remain in place for at least another two months, Economy Minister George Stathakis said on Saturday, as euro zone finance ministers met in Brussels to discuss a request by Athens for a new bailout.

Reuters 

Greek economy minister says party rebels should quit

ATHENS, July 11 (Reuters) - Greek Economy Minister George Stathakis said on Saturday dissenting lawmakers from left-wing Syriza, including ministers, should step aside if they disagree with government policies over bailout reforms.

Reuters 

Clinton to pledge to close carried interest tax loophole -adviser

NEW YORK, July 11 (Reuters) - Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton will pledge on Monday to close the carried interest tax loophole that allows private equity fund managers to pay a lower tax rate on much of their earnings, according to a draft of a speech seen by an outside adviser.

"independent.co.uk" 

Wimbledon 2015: Billie Jean King’s clarion call for equality rings louder than ever

They're either proud suffragettes or insufferable prima donnas, these female tennis players. The views are becoming increasingly entrenched. On one hand, they are castigated for barely grazing the courts with their paltry three setters, deafening their audiences with operatic screeching and then having the temerity to pocket equal prize money while complaining they're not on the show courts enough. Both the men's and women’s Wimbledon champions will take home £1.9m this year, after the rule of... Читать дальше...

Reuters 

Cricket-England had to stand up and be counted, says Cook

CARDIFF, July 11 (Reuters) - England needed to prove in the first test they could compete with Australia and the hosts showed in Cardiff they are a "dangerous side" by winning with a day to spare, captain Alastair Cook said on Saturday.

ABCNews4 

Afghanistan says US strikes destroy its Islamic State branch

Afghanistan said Saturday that recent U.S. airstrikes it assisted destroyed the top leadership of a fledging Islamic State affiliate there, potentially striking a major blow to an insurgent group already targeted by local...

ABCNews4 

Burkina Faso party of ousted president picks new candidate

Burkina Faso's ruling party on Saturday nominated a former lawmaker as its presidential candidate in a vote scheduled for October, one year after a popular uprising forced longtime President Blaise Compaore to resign...

Reuters 

Pope lauds Paraguay's 'most glorious women of America'

CAACUPE, Paraguay (Reuters) - Pope Francis praised Paraguay's women for rebuilding their nation from the ashes of war in the nineteenth century in a mass at the country's most sacred religious site on Saturday.

Reuters 

Syrian army says closing in on IS-held Palmyra

The Syrian army releases video it says shows a major offensive underway to recapture the historic city of Palmyra from Islamic State fighters. Jillian Kitchener reports.

Reuters 

Syrian army says closing in on IS-held Palmyra

The Syrian army releases video it says shows a major offensive underway to recapture the historic city of Palmyra from Islamic State fighters. Jillian Kitchener reports.

Reuters 

Syrian army says closing in on IS-held Palmyra

The Syrian army releases video it says shows a major offensive underway to recapture the historic city of Palmyra from Islamic State fighters. Jillian Kitchener reports.

Reuters 

Syrian army says closing in on IS-held Palmyra

The Syrian army releases video it says shows a major offensive underway to recapture the historic city of Palmyra from Islamic State fighters. Jillian Kitchener reports.

"independent.co.uk" 

Roger Feder vs Novak Djokovic: Federer looks to go back to the future in Wimbledon final

Roger Federer knocked out Pete Sampras in the seven-times champion's penultimate Wimbledon, beat Andre Agassi in the American’s last Grand Slam final, saw his contemporary Andy Roddick into retirement and is still challenging for the biggest prizes at a time when Rafael Nadal, the young upstart who for years challenged his position at the top, has begun to look like a spent force.

"independent.co.uk" 

Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic: Federer looks to go back to the future in Wimbledon final

Roger Federer knocked out Pete Sampras in the seven-times champion's penultimate Wimbledon, beat Andre Agassi in the American’s last Grand Slam final, saw his contemporary Andy Roddick into retirement and is still challenging for the biggest prizes at a time when Rafael Nadal, the young upstart who for years challenged his position at the top, has begun to look like a spent force.

Reuters 

Fidel Castro, 88, makes second public appearance in a week

HAVANA (Reuters) - Former Cuban President Fidel Castro, 88, made his second public appearance in a week on Thursday, meeting with military officers and civilians who were honoured for their performance in food production, official media reported on Saturday.

Reuters 

Bill Clinton honors Srebrenica massacre victims

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton joins tens of thousands to mark the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, as the remains of 136 newly identified victims are interred. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Reuters 

Bill Clinton honors Srebrenica massacre victims

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton joins tens of thousands to mark the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, as the remains of 136 newly identified victims are interred. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Reuters 

Bill Clinton honors Srebrenica massacre victims

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton joins tens of thousands to mark the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, as the remains of 136 newly identified victims are interred. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Reuters 

Bill Clinton honors Srebrenica massacre victims

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton joins tens of thousands to mark the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, as the remains of 136 newly identified victims are interred. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Reuters 

Bill Clinton honors Srebrenica massacre victims

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton joins tens of thousands to mark the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, as the remains of 136 newly identified victims are interred. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).