Daily Mail: Greek prime minister refuses to call off bailout referendum and accuses Europe of attempting to 'blackmail' the country into accepting terms in TV address
* Greek PM reaffirmed his support for a 'no' vote in the referendum, insisting in would not put Greece at any risk
* Tsipras told citizens their bank deposits were safe but also demanded Europe stop acting 'in an undemocratic way'
* News comes amid chaotic scenes outside Greek banks today as hundreds pushed and shoved to gain entry
* Greek government ordered 1,000 banks to reopen to allow those without ATM cards to make small withdrawals
* Plan largely affects pensioners, with those who make it inside the banks allowed to take home a maximum of €120
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has vowed to press ahead with his plan to put austerity measures to voters after European creditors rebuffed its latest proposal for a new aid program. But finance ministers were still discussing the country's situation and nothing seemed set in stone.
Many European officials had ruled out any deal with Greece before a referendum called by Tsipras for Sunday. He is asking Greeks whether they want to accept creditors' reform proposals in return for rescue loans.
MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
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North Korea executed nearly 1,400 people in 15 years.
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China's military must help Xinjiang modernise, top army officials say.
China passes new national security law extending control over internet.
Hong Kong: Thousands attend anniversary democracy rally.
Modi revives campaign for 'digital' India.
AFRICA
'100 killed' in ISIS attacks on Egyptian checkpoints in Sinai. Massive assault on Egypt army in Sinai kills 64 troops.
Egypt security forces kill nine "armed men" in Cairo suburb - security sources. The Latest: Egypt: 9 killed in raid were militant fugitives.
UN report exposes widespread Boko Haram atrocities.
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French troops suspended over Burkina Faso child abuse. French soldiers suspended over child sex abuse claims.
DR Congo rebels have 'terrorist' undertones: UN general.
Six killed in clashes in Burundi capital ahead of poll results.
Libyan PM hopes for agreement with rivals on Thursday.
New levels of 'brutality' in South Sudan, says UN rights report.
Fears rise of new Ebola outbreak in Liberia.
EUROPE
Greece proceeds with vote plan as creditors rebuff overture. Greece debt crisis: PM Tsipras defiant as bank controls bite.
Missing I.M.F. payment puts Greece in uncharted territory.
Russia halts gas supply to Ukraine amid pricing dispute.
Russia ready to return over 20 Ukrainian ships based in Crimea to Ukraine.
Record 137000 migrants have crossed Med this year, says UN.
NSA also spied on several German ministers, media reports say.
UN marks 20 years since Srebrenica genocide.
Europe hit by soaring temperatures of over 40C.
AMERICAS
U.S., Cuba restoring diplomatic ties after 54 years. U.S. says its diplomats in Cuba will be free to travel and speak with Cubans.
U.S., Venezuela launch quiet diplomacy to ease acrimony.
Honduras corruption probe widens as lawmaker is held.
A year after Mexico Army slayings, calls for justice mount.
FARC rebels see upsurge in Colombian violence as talks drag.
Brazil's President Rousseff sees popularity drop to new low.
Survey says: 35 percent of Americans would expatriate.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda militants escape from Yemeni prison amid clashes.
ISIS trained Tunisian militants: Libya has long been a haven for Islamic State, Al Qaeda training camps.
Italian police arrest North Africa cell and five suspected Islamic State supporters.
100,000 terror web posts removed since 2010 as Europol sets up dedicated unit to stem tide of ISIS propaganda.
Scotland Yard creates SAS-style unit to counter threat of terrorist gun attack.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Stocks close higher on Greece hopes, US data.
US DOJ subpoenas airlines over keeping ticket prices high.
Apple music is strong on design, weak on social networking.
Saudi prince Alwaleed pledges $32bn to charity.
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