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China says decision on Hong Kong electoral proposal to stand despite veto 5:05am EDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's parliament said on Thursday that its decision on Hong Kong electoral reforms issued last year will remain in force despite Hong Kong's legislature vetoing a China-vetted electoral reform package, state news agency Xinhua said.  Full Article

 
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Gunman at large after killing nine at black South Carolina church 4:58am EDT 

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) - A white gunman was still at large after killing nine people during a prayer service at an historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina, the city's police chief said on Thursday, describing the attack as a hate crime.  Full Article  

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Fed keeps lid on dollar, yields; Greece hurts stocks 4:15am EDT 

LONDON (Reuters) - Bond yields and the dollar fell on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signaled that U.S. interest rates would rise more slowly than markets had expected, while Greece's drift closer to default pushed European stocks lower.  Full Article  

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Court delays ruling on 2013 Quebec oil train crash settlement Wednesday, 17 Jun 2015 

SHERBROOKE, Quebec (Reuters) - A Quebec judge reserved his decision on Wednesday on whether to grant a motion that would clear the way for a settlement between victims of the 2013 Lac-Megantic oil train disaster and dozens of companies and individuals linked to the crash that killed 47 people.  Full Article