VOA: Europe Ponders Next Move After Greece Rejects Bailout
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said he is ready to return to the negotiating table after 61 percent of voters in a snap referendum voted against Greece accepting further austerity measures in exchange for financial bailout funds. He said the mandate strengthens his ability to negotiate a better deal for this country.
Some of his fellow eurozone partners, however, are not impressed with the referendum results. Germany is taking a hardline stance against Greece and it efforts to renegotiate for additional funds.
MIDDLE EAST
Heavy US-led raids on ISIS Syria stronghold kill dozens.
Iraqi warplane accidentally bombs Baghdad.
Islamic State target Iraq's Haditha town with vehicle bombs.
ISIS boy reportedly kills at least 50 Kurds in suicide attack.
ISIL recaptures town from YPG forces in Syria's Raqqa.
Lebanese Hezbollah and Syrian army enter rebel-held border city.
Yemen government raises prospect of truce, air strikes kill 30.
Kuwait detains 26 over Islamic State suicide attack on mosque: newspaper.
Iran demands end to U.N. missile sanctions, West refuses: envoys.
ASIA
Rivals Pakistan, India to start process of joining China security bloc.
Pakistani military says it achieved major victory in mountain assault.
Pakistan PM denies nuclear material may leak into hands of terrorists.
Pakistan’s parched Baluchistan nears water crisis.
China stresses nationalism in war anniversary propaganda push.
China says Xinjiang has no 'ethnic problem' after Turkey protests.
Panic, invincibility and blame in China's stock market.
Sri Lanka polls timed ahead of U.N. war crimes report to foil Rajapaksa comeback.
Second MERS case confirmed in the Philippines.
AFRICA
Bombs at mosque, restaurant in central Nigerian city kill 44. Twin bomb blasts kill dozens in central Nigeria. Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Jos blasts kill scores.
205 North Sinai militants killed in past 3 days: military spox.
Sources: Egypt arrests Brotherhood members for alleged Suez plot.
Egypt looks set to approve disputed anti-terror law.
Islamist group Ansar Dine claims multiple attacks in Mali.
Burundi coup general says force only way to oust president.
S. Sudan Army rejects UN report citing atrocities.
UN special envoy says Ebola flare-ups could continue for some time.
Fugitive African warlord Joseph Kony is said to be sickly.
EUROPE
Greece's Tsipras wins broad political backing for aid talks.
Greek finance minister quits to smooth talks after thunderous 'No'.
Putin, Tsipras discuss outcome of Greferendum on bailout deal - Kremlin
IMF says ready to help Greece if asked to do so.
Russian bombers seen off Swedish coast.
Tensions with Russia could prompt NATO strategy rethink.
Armenian protesters call for evening rally after police remove barricades.
Running of the bulls festival starts; crowd doused in wine.
AMERICAS
Latin America celebrates Greek austerity 'No' vote.
Mexican navy helicopter comes under fire near US border, kills 6 suspects.
3 Mexican journalists assassinated in week.
Pope Francis begins South America trip in Ecuador. More than 1 million expected at pope's Mass in South America.
Cuba's Fidel Castro in rare appearance at cheese meeting.
Obama celebrates Independence Day, 'freedom paid for by military members'.
Chile president's approval rating hits record low: poll.
'Pearl Harbor' trends on Twitter after U.S. soccer victory over Japan.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Obama to visit Pentagon for update on Islamic State.
EU official: Migrant boats also carrying IS fighters.
The women who secretly keep ISIS running.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Greek debt crisis: Markets resilient after 'no' vote.
Oil tumbles 5 percent after Greek 'No' vote, ahead of Iran deadline.
BRICS to remain key driving force of global economy — China’s Foreign Ministry.
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