Iraq’s most-revered Shiite cleric called on the country’s political blocs to agree on a prime minister in the next four days, putting pressure on a government that is struggling to address the growing security crisis.
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Obama: U.S. Forces Won’t Return To Combat In Iraq Crisis
President Obama says the U.S. will send up to 300 military advisers to Iraq to help it cope with the Sunni extremist group ISIS, which has won several key battles in recent days.
Militants Attack Iraq’s Largest Oil Refinery As Sectarian Clashes Spread
The Sunni militant group that has stormed across Iraq invaded the country’s largest oil refinery today, hitting it with mortars. The government is using limited air attacks to strike back at ISIS, which now controls large areas of Iraq’s north.
Time For Kickoff: World’s Attention Focused On World Cup
The world’s most popular sporting event kicks off today in Sao Paulo when Brazil, the tournament’s host, takes on Croatia in the opening game at 5 p.m. local time.
Rescue Of German Cave Researcher Could Take Days, Officials Say
A four-person rescue team in the German Alps has reached a trapped cave researcher who was injured in a rock fall some three-quarters of a mile below ground. But figuring out how to move him is proving a challenge.
The U.S. Finally Gets Past Pre-Recession Jobs Total
The U.S. hit a milestone Friday, as the government’s monthly jobs report showed that in May, the country finally surpassed the number of jobs it had before the recession started.
EPA Chief Says Greenhouse Gas Rules Will Save Country Billions
New federal regulations that aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants will have a large economic upside, largely through health savings, says Gina McCarthy, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Church Group Announces Boycott Of NPR Over ‘Tell Me More’ Cancellation
The National Black Church Initiative is calling for its members not to give money to NPR in response to the cancellation of Tell Me More, the nationally syndicated show that the company plans to stop producing after July.
Google’s New Car Lacks A Steering Wheel (And Brakes)
Google gave us an update on its driverless car project Tuesday, posting video and images of people trying out its self-driving car.
China To Send More Ships To Evacuate Its Citizens From Vietnam
China says it plans to send five more ships in an effort to evacuate its citizens from Vietnam, where anti-Chinese protests have turned violent.