America Celebrates Independence Day -- Voice of America
Across the United States Friday, Americans will celebrate the 238th anniversary of their country's independence from Britain with parades, picnics, fireworks, rodeos and concerts.
The 4th of July festivities in Washington include re-enactors portraying historical figures, including Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, who will read the Declaration of Independence.
There will be a concert and fireworks on the National Mall Friday night. The concert will feature Frankie Valli, Patti Labelle, Michael McDonald, the Muppets and the National Symphony Orchestra.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq army retakes Saddam's birthplace. Iraq launches air raids on rebel positions.
Iraq crisis: Isis rebels 'hunt opponents', say refugees.
Pentagon: ISIL ‘stretched’ in Iraq.
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Moderate Syrian rebels threaten to quit.
Iraq's Kurds push for independence vote.
Israel ready to help Jordan fend off Iraq insurgents if asked.
Funeral crowd throngs East Jerusalem. Palestinian fury at Israel boils at funeral for slain youth. Thousands attend Palestinian teen's funeral.
Final round of nuclear talks opens between Iran, Western nations amid pessimism.
Israel says Iran nuclear deal unlikely by July 20 deadline.
Turkey turns inwards as war spreads from Syria to Iraq.
ASIA
Pakistanis displaced by military offensive seek refuge in Afghanistan.
Japan to lift some sanctions on North Korea.
China's Xi invites South Korea joint effort on Japan's wartime past. China attacks Japan for 'barbarous' past.
Myanmar Buddhists threaten to kill Muslims.
Hong Kong democracy rally organisers arrested.
New Zealand fears it’s a new asylum target.
Pakistan's polio-busters try to contain disease despite terrorist opposition.
AFRICA
Aid agencies warn of South Sudan famine.
Three killed in blast at Egyptian house used for bomb-making: report.
West African authorities adopt common strategy to fight Ebola. West Africa states adopt new Ebola strategy.
French defense minister sees progress against Mali terrorism.
Nigeria girls missing, 11 weeks after abduction.
Rebel leader Kony "hibernates,"evades jungle hunt.
Clerics urge calm before Monday's rally in divided Kenya.
EUROPE
Ukraine: Rebels attack from both sides of border. Ukrainian troops retake eastern territory as rebels muted.
NATO arming Ukraine with Soviet weapons – Deputy PM Rogozin.
Ukraine OKs preliminary emergency energy plans.
Putin tells Obama Russia, US should cooperate to protect global stability. Putin tells Obama he wants better ties, equal treatment.
Germany arrests alleged double agent accused of spying on Berlin’s NSA inquiry for the U.S..
Deadly anthrax disease 'discovered in Hungarian beef'.
French govt denies meddling in Sarkozy corruption case.
Costa Concordia: Police video shows inside wrecked ship.
AMERICAS
Hurricane Arthur makes east coast landfall, 44,000 without power. Hurricane Arthur whips through North Carolina's Outer Banks.
More Central Americans risk perilous trek to US to flee poverty and violence.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry says U.S. border less secure now.
Record number of Americans not in labor force in June.
Thieves in Mexico steal truck with dangerous radioactive load.
Brazil looks forward to World Cup quarterfinals.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. Embassy in Algiers warns of possible terrorist attack over Fourth of July holiday weekend.
New bomb fear prompts 'enhanced security measures' for US-bound flights.
US-bound airlines to screen smartphones, laptops amid new al-Qaeda terror threat.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google reinstates 'forgotten' links after pressure.
US exports to Russia hit record levels in May despite sanctions.
World stocks hold at all-time high after bumper week.
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