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Mystery Iranian deaths amid shadow war
Mystery Iranian deaths amid shadow war
BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 4 (UPI) -- At least 10 high-ranking officers in Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps are reported to have died recently, apparently in violent circumstances.

But only two of the deaths have been made public, raising suspicions the officers may have been assassinated by Iran's enemies.

Indian village taken over by spiders
Indian village taken over by spiders
SADIYA, India, June 4 (UPI) -- A swarm of an unidentified type of spider has taken over an Indian town and is suspected of killing two residents, officials say.
Jerusalem fire treated as arson
JERUSALEM, June 4 (UPI) -- A fire Monday, in a downtown Jerusalem building housing about 50 foreign workers was arson, Jerusalem police said.
Saudi king seeks anti-terror cooperation
Saudi king seeks anti-terror cooperation
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 4 (UPI) -- Saudi King Abdallah, speaking at a U.N. meeting on counter-terrorism held in Riyadh, called on world powers to cooperate in the fight against terror.
U.S. citizen denied entry from Mexico
U.S. citizen denied entry from Mexico
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, June 4 (UPI) -- Brenda Vazquez denied her American citizenship to end seven hours of intimidation by border officers at Brownsville, Texas, her court petition says.
IAEA: Iran must assure nuke work peaceful
VIENNA, June 4 (UPI) -- The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog called on Iran to be more forthcoming Monday to ensure its program is exclusively for peaceful purposes.
Suspect arrested in Toronto mall shooting
TORONTO, June 4 (UPI) -- Toronto police say they have arrested a suspect in the deadly shooting inside the Eaton Centre mall.
NYC prosecutors partied in evidence room
NYC prosecutors partied in evidence room
NEW YORK, June 4 (UPI) -- A party at a New York City prosecutor's office prior to a Yankees game was held amidst boxes of stored evidence, the New York Post reported Monday.
Jailed Drew Peterson resents 'sinister' image
Jailed Drew Peterson resents 'sinister' image
JOLIET, Ill., June 4 (UPI) -- Former police officer Drew Peterson says he's "sick of being called sinister" as he awaits trial in Joliet, Ill., for allegedly killing his third wife.
Panel kills 19 of 20 contempt citations
MINNEAPOLIS, June 4 (UPI) -- A U.S. appeals court panel in Minneapolis Monday struck down 19 of 20 contempt citations against a Muslim woman who refused to rise in court.
Partnerships key to create post-war jobs
UNITED NATIONS, June 4 (UPI) -- Partnerships across public and private sectors are needed to create jobs for youth in post-war countries, U.N. officials in New York said Monday.
California wildfire reaches 1,600 acres
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., June 4 (UPI) -- A quick-moving wildfire in the Sequoia National Forest in California had burned more than 1,600 acres by Monday morning, a U.S. Forest Service official said.
Justice to monitor elections Tuesday
Justice to monitor elections Tuesday
WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) -- Elections in parts of California, Wisconsin, New Mexico and South Dakota will be monitored for compliance with the 1965 Voting Rights Act, officials said.
Bloomberg supports fewer marjiuana arrests
Bloomberg supports fewer marjiuana arrests
NEW YORK, June 4 (UPI) -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday he supports Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to reduce arrests for possession of marijuana.
U.S. gets OK to search 3 sites in Vietnam
U.S. gets OK to search 3 sites in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam, June 4 (UPI) -- Vietnam has agreed to let the United States search three areas for American troops still missing from the Vietnam War, officials said Monday.
Prince Philip hospitalized with infection
Prince Philip hospitalized with infection
LONDON, June 4 (UPI) -- Britain's Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh, was rushed to a hospital Monday afternoon with a bladder infection, Buckingham Palace said.
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Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan reacts after winning her French Open womens fourth round match against Li Na of China at Roland Garros in Paris on June 4, 2012. Shvedova defeated Na 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa