NEWS.com.auChile volcano cloud grounds NZ, Australian planes for second dayReutersWELLINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) – A cloud of ash from an erupting volcano in Chile disrupted air travel in New Zealand and Australia for a second day on Monday, causing sco…

BBC NewsPolice Break Up Protest in IranNew York TimesBy AP TEHRAN (AP) — Iranian police swinging clubs chased protesters and made arrests on Sunday to disperse hundreds of people who gathered in the capital to mark the second anniversary of President…

Sydney Morning HeraldNew post says Syrian "Gay Girl" blogger is a hoaxCNNBy the CNN Wire Staff A Facebook page was created to raise awareness and support for the supposedly missing blogger. (CNN) — A new post on the "A Gay Girl in Damas…

CBC.caNew Guinness Record: Shortest Living Man on Earth [PHOTOS]International Business TimesA Filipino man Junrey Balwing is the new "Shortest Living Man" on earth. His height is 23.5 inches (59.93cm) which is shorter than the former holder o…

Globe and MailTerrorist leader killed in Somalia carried plans for bombing the WestGlobe and MailSuspected al-Qaeda terrorist leader Fazul Abdullah Mohammed was carrying “very specific” plans for bombings in Western countries when he was killed by …

The HinduSyrian forces take border town as inhabitants fleeReutersPeople wait to cross into Turkey in a rural area on the Syrian side of the border zone between the two countries near the Turkish village of Guvecci, 50 km (31 miles) from Hatay city cen…

Fox NewsRecep Erdogan wins by landslide in Turkey's general electionThe GuardianRecep Erdogan addresses supporters in Ankara after his party won a resounding victory in Turkey's general election. Photograph: Burhan Ozbilici/AP Recep Tayyip Erdo…

Telegraph.co.ukLibyan officials and rebels give conflicting reports on Zawiya fightingLos Angeles TimesThe government downplays the attack in the western town, whereas rebel officials say fierce battles continued late into the day. By Patrick J. McDonn…

NEWS.com.auVolcanic ash disrupts Australian flightsABC OnlineTONY EASTLEY: A giant plume of ash continues to spew from a volcano in Chile, disrupting many Australian flights and throwing long weekend holiday plans into chaos. Melbourne airport remains …

Globe and MailScorched earth in north SyriaThe Daily StarAMMAN: Syrian tanks and helicopters stormed the town of Jisr al-Shughour Sunday, residents said, and state television reported heavy clashes between army troops and gunmen opposed to President Ba…