‘Black box’ found in Pakistan plane crash wreckage (AP)

AP – Recovery workers found the “black box” flight data recorder Saturday in the wreckage of Pakistan’s worst-ever plane crash, and it appeared to be in good condition, officials said.

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Russia begins to localize fires, others rage (AP)

AP – Russia’s armed forces mobilized Saturday to fight hundreds of wildfires that have wiped out villages and vast areas of woodland. Officials said the worst blazes were under control, but evacuations continued.

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Pakistan spy scraps UK talks after PM’s comments (AP)

AP – A diplomatic spat with implications for international counterterrorism escalated Saturday, when Pakistan’s spy chief canceled a visit to London after the British leader suggested that Pakistan exports terrorism.

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Germany: memorial service for Love Parade victims (AP)

AP – Germany was holding a memorial service on Saturday for the victims of the Love Parade techno music festival, where 21 people were crushed to death and 500 injured.

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UN says deadly floods affect 1 million Pakistanis (AP)

AP – Rescuers trying to reach thousands of Pakistani flood victims were hampered by deluged roads and damaged bridges Saturday, though there were signs that waters were receding in parts of the country.

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