Obama Cancels Visit to Putin as Snowden Adds to Tensions -- New York Times
WASHINGTON — President Obama has canceled a planned summit with the Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin, officials said Wednesday, a response to frustration at the Russian government for refusing to send Edward J. Snowden, the fugitive intelligence analyst, to the United States to face charges of leaking national security secrets.
The move is also a reflection of growing tensions between the two countries on a series of other issues, including Mr. Putin’s continuing support of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Syrian forces kill 62 in ambush near Damascus.
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ASIA
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Taliban wound Afghan female senator in ambush.
Japan says Fukushima leak worse than thought, government joins clean-up.
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Taiwan defence minister resigns amid plagiarism row.
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AFRICA
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Tens of thousands rally to oust Tunisian government.
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EUROPE
Obama cancels Moscow meetings with Putin amid tensions over NSA leaker Snowden.
US, Russian Foreign and Defense Ministers to meet Friday.
Czech PM likely to lose confidence vote but stay in charge for now.
Cameron warns Spain it must back down from 'disproportionate and unacceptable' threats to Gibraltar.
Merkel plans to stand down in 2016 if re-elected: magazine.
Swiss outline what-if rescue option for big banks.
AMERICAS
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Honduras drug gang shootout leaves 17 dead.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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