Obama Honors War Dead on Memorial Day -- VOA
In a Memorial Day address at the nation’s most prominent cemetery for its war dead, President Barack Obama memorialized “fallen patriots” and praised troops for bringing the United States to “a pivotal moment”: an end to war in Afghanistan.
At Arlington National Cemetery, just outside Washington, Obama placed a commemorative wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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MIDDLE EAST
Pope leaves Holy Land with call for peace.
Pope honors Holocaust survivors in Israel.
Pope, Netanyahu spar over Jesus' native language.
Hezbollah chief goads Israel, US, West.
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Despite nuclear probe progress, IAEA access to key Iran site elusive.
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Jordan expels Syrian ambassador. Syria to expel Jordan envoy in diplomatic tit-for-tat: State TV.
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ASIA
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US doctor gunned down in Pakistan.
Thai coup leader threatens crackdown if protests resume. Thai military leader: Junta will hold power ‘indefinitely’. Thai military ruler 'wins royal backing'.
China and Japan trade barbs after close encounter over South China Sea.
China brands Vietnam claims over South China Sea islands as 'ridiculous'.
China-Vietnam sea spat heats up. Vietnam accuses China of injuring four officials in oil rig standoff.
Philippines president warns on Chinese expansion.
Taiwan to build $100M port in disputed region of The South China Sea but China does not react.
China says Vietnam claims to disputed islets 'ridiculous'.
Pakistani media apologise to military and ISI.
China agrees North Korea's nuclear activities a serious threat, says South.
Kim Jong-un has engineers behind deadly North Korean apartment collapse 'executed by firing squad'.
At least 40 killed in India train crash.
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AFRICA
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Eastern Libya oil rebel rejects new government.
New Libyan PM says to focus on fighting militants, securing borders.
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Obama not seeking plans for US troops to rescue Nigerian girls.
EUROPE
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Merkel acknowledges need to engage with Eurosceptic voters.
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AMERICAS
With nod to veterans' scandal, Obama pays Memorial Day tribute.
US honors war dead on Memorial Day.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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