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King's absence from U.S. summit shows Saudi displeasure over Iran push

DUBAI/RIYADH - Saudi king's absence from regional summit to be hosted by President Obama shows how Gulf states, displeased by what they see as U.S. indifference to Iranian meddling in Arab world, may hesitate to bless any nuclear deal with Tehran. (USA-SAUDI/SUMMIT (UPDATE 2), moving shortly, by William Maclean and Angus McDowall, 800 words)

Germany floats Greek referendum on reform, others doubt timing

BRUSSELS - EU paymaster Germany suggests that Greece might need referendum to approve painful economic reforms on which its creditors insist, but Athens says it has no such plan for now and others warn vote could delay vital aid. (EUROZONE-GREECE/ (WRAPUP 4, TV, PIX), moved, by Renee Maltezou and Robin Emmott, 875 words)

Cameron touts UK vote win as mandate for 'tough' EU renegotiation

LONDON - Prime Minister David Cameron touts his election victory as strong mandate to renegotiate Britain's relationship with European Union, as his party proclaims new-found unity over traditionally divisive issue. (BRITAIN-POLITICS/ (UPDATE 1, PIX, TV), moved, by Andrew Osborn and Kylie MacLellan, 683 words)

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- BRITAIN-POLITICS/WHITTINGDALE, moved, by Maytaal Angel, 390 words

U.S. approves Shell's plan to drill for oil in Arctic

WASHINGTON - Royal Dutch Shell's return to oil drilling in U.S. Arctic for first time since 2012 takes big step forward when Obama administration approves company's exploration plan. (USA-SHELL/ARCTIC (UPDATE 2, TV), moved, by Timothy Gardner, 364 words)

UNITED STATES

The new US office politics: funding your boss's political causes

NEW YORK - It wasn't long ago that politics, like religious affiliation or sexual orientation, was taboo topic in American workplace. Political beliefs were considered private affair - off limits to the boss. But today employers increasingly approach workers to fund-raise, lobby and campaign in ways they never have before. (USA-ELECTION/WORKERS (INSIGHT, UPDATE 1, PIX, GRAPHIC), moved, by Michelle Conlin and Lucas Iberico Lozada, 1,232 words)

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- USA-ELECTION/CLINTON-FOUNDATION, moved, by Jonathan Allen, 629 words

Boston bomber told nun 'no one' should suffer as his victims did

BOSTON - Lawyers for Boston Marathon bomber wrap up case to spare Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's life with testimony from Roman Catholic nun and death-penalty opponent who says Tsarnaev told her "no one deserves to suffer" as his victims had. (BOSTON BOMBINGS-TRIAL/ (UPDATE 4), moved, by Scott Malone and Elizabeth Barber, 763 words)

AMERICAS

As Cuba opens, Hollande seeks greater French role

HAVANA - French President Francois Hollande urges end to U.S. economic embargo of Cuba and envisions larger French role in Cuba's engagement with West during first visit by French head of state to Cuba. (CUBA-FRANCE/ (UPDATE 3, PIX, TV), moving shortly, by Elizabeth Pineau, 400 words)

Chile's finance minister out in sweeping Cabinet reshuffle

SANTIAGO - Economist Rodrigo Valdes is named as Chile's finance minister by President Michelle Bachelet in sweeping cabinet reshuffle in which four of her closest ministers are sacked or shifted into other roles. (CHILE-POLITICS/ (UPDATE 3, PIX, TV), moved, by Rosalba O'Brien and Anthony Esposito, 400 words)

Multiracial coalition challenges Guyanese status-quo in election

GEORGETOWN - Guyana's ruling party could lose its 23-year grip on power in national election where it faces unprecedented challenge from opposition coalition seeking to punish government over corruption claims and break traditionally race-based politics. (GUYANA-ELECTIONS/ (TV, UPDATE 1), moved, by Neil Marks, 400 words)

MIDDLE EAST

Moroccan F-16 jet from Saudi-led coalition in Yemen crashes

CAIRO/ADEN - Moroccan F-16 warplane crashes while on mission with Saudi-led forces in Yemen, Saudi military spokesman says, and Yemen's dominant Houthi militia says tribesmen shoot down aircraft. (YEMEN-SECURITY/ (WRAPUP 4, PIX, TV), moved, by Mohammed Ghobari and Mohammed Mukhashaf, 768 words)

Soccer eases life in Jordan refugee camp, until goal dispute

ZAATARI, Jordan - As Hiba's shot beats goalkeeper and nestles in back of net she turns away, her arms raised in triumph, her face beaming with joy while her teammates scream in delight; for 13-year-old Hiba and girls playing soccer with her on dusty, gravelly field at Zaatari refugee camp in northwest Jordan, every goal is worth celebrating. Every run, pass and move helps them forget why they are here and not at home they miss, in Syria. (MIDEAST-CRISIS/SOCCER-JORDAN (PIX, TV), expect by 0700 GMT/3 AM ET, by Mike Collett, 800 words)

EUROPE

Cyprus talks resume, 'unique opportunity' seen - UN envoy

NICOSIA - Leaders of ethnically split Cyprus agree to restart peace talks May 15, U.N. envoy says, offering fresh hope of healing one of Europe's more enduring frozen conflicts. (CYPRUS-TALKS/ (UPDATE 2, PIX, TV), moved, by Michele Kambas, 351 words)

SPORT

NFL fines Patriots $1 million, suspends Brady in 'Deflategate'

NEW YORK - National Football League fines New England Patriots $1 million for its role in "Deflategate" and will suspend star quarterback Tom Brady for first four games of 2015 season. (NFL-DEFLATE/ (UPDATE 1), moving shortly, 300 words)

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Curtains for 'American Idol' after 15th season, says Fox

"American Idol", most popular music reality show in U.S. television history, will end next year, Fox Television says. (TWENTY-FIRST FOX-AMERICAN IDOL/ (UPDATE 1), moved, by Anya George Tharakan and Devika Krishna Kumar, 293 words)