U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry holds a pair of crutches as he arrives with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi at the Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) at the State Department in Washington June 23, 2015. Reuters/Yuri Gripas
Reuters: Kerry heads to Vienna on Friday for Iran nuclear talks: U.S.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will fly to Vienna on Friday to take part in Iran nuclear talks ahead of a self-imposed June 30 deadline, U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement.
The talks between Iran and six major powers aim to reach an agreement under which Tehran would restrain its nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions that have crippled its economy.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi Shi'ite special forces take lead in Baiji fight.
Kurdish militia wants Syrian rebels to lead attack on Islamic State HQ.
Islamic State 'boosts Raqqa defences' as Kurds advance.
U.N. chief calls on Security Council to take action on Syria.
Iran nuclear talks: Khamenei rejects key US demands.
Document outlines big-power nuke help to Iran.
Palestine prepares to submit file that could see Israeli officials indicted.
U.N. calls on Netanyahu to act on commitment to two-state solution.
UN warns of impending famine in conflict-torn Yemen.
ASIA
U.S., China appear to get little done in removing economic barriers.
China police checkpoint attack 'kills 18' in Xinjiang.
China to widen draft security law to cover space, sea, polar interests.
'Unprecedented' surge of militants plagues Afghanistan, UN told.
Former warlords unite to fight Taliban in Afghanistan's north.
Myanmar military puts its case for hanging on to political power.
'Seoul-based investigators will bring Kim Jong-un to justice', vows UN.
China plans first WWII Victory parade to mark 70 years since Japan defeat.
Japan shares end day on more than 18-year high.
Heat wave claims over 945 lives in Karachi.
Australia warship seizes heroin worth A$500m in Indian Ocean.
AFRICA
Boko Haram militants kill five in southern Niger: sources.
Nigeria violence: 'At least 40 dead' in Boko Haram attack. About 40 killed in suspected Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria: witnesses.
Deadly car bomb targets Emirati officials in Somalia.
Libya's elected parliament backs U.N. peace plan, with amendments.
Celebrations forgotten as South Sudan tears itself apart.
Uganda police ban public meetings for presidential challenger.
EU to launch counter-terrorism training program across east Africa.
Judge suggests charging South African government over Bashir flight.
EUROPE
Obama reassures France after 'unacceptable' NSA spying.
France summons US ambassador over 'unacceptable' spying.
NATO ramps up response to Russia.
Divisions remain on Greece as officials meet for last push. Greek debt crisis: Tsipras turns on creditors. Greece's Tsipras, creditors struggle to bridge debt gaps.
Russian former leader of Ukraine rebels warns of 'big war'.
NATO retools for long-haul standoff with Russia.
NATO says won't be dragged into arms race with Russia.
'The boat is full': Hungary suspends EU asylum rule, blaming influx of migrants.
The Queen may have to move out of Buckingham Palace until nearly $300M in renovations are done.
AMERICAS
Boston bomber tells victims he's sorry as judge formally sentences him to death. Victims react to Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev apology: 'Nothing sincere'. More than 30 victims to speak at Boston bomber’s sentencing.
Congress ponders: OPM data breach could total 32 million Americans.
U.S. power grid being hit with ‘increasing’ hacking attacks, government warns.
Obama's Pacific trade pact nears finish in U.S. Congress.
Colombian army killed hundreds, maybe thousands, of innocent civilians to fake battlefield success: rights group.
Venezuela rejects Colombia’s protest over maritime boundary claim.
Lake Mead sinks to record low.
Parched Caribbean faces widespread drought, water shortages.
Falklands troops test their mettle: Specialist soldiers will check Britain's ability to protect islands from an Argentine attack.
Dreams for safer Rio fade a year before Olympics.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Everyone should know where terrorists live:’ Polish radicals to create Muslim database.
Obama won’t block families from paying ransom for hostages.
Saudi extremists are treated to gourmet meals and saunas in jihadi 'rehab'.
Islamic State spokesman calls on other factions to ‘repent,’ urges sectarian war.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Russia overtakes Saudi Arabia to become biggest crude exporter to China.
Palantir valued at $20 billion in new funding round.
Formula 1: US-Qatari investors 'to bid for sport'.
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