Dow, S&P 500 Close At Record Levels After Jobs Report -- Reuters
(Reuters) - The Dow and S&P 500 advanced to all-time closing highs on Friday, with major indexes jumping 1 percent after an unexpectedly strong April jobs report eased concerns about an economic slowdown.
The S&P closed above 1,600 and the Dow briefly traded above 15,000 for the first time as stocks extended this year's rally. Bellwether companies, including Chevron Corp (CVX.N), Boeing Co (BA.N) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N), reached 52-week highs.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia blocks probe into Syrian refugee camps.
At least 50 dead after Assad's regime storms coastal village: opposition.
Journalists being deliberately targeted in Syria.
Little international support for arming Syria rebels.
U.N.-Arab League envoy for Syria plans to resign, diplomats say.
Britain has not 'closed off' option of arming Syrian rebels, says Defence Secretary Philip Hammond.
Hamas enforces quiet border with Israel.
Hamas rebuffs Arabs for softening Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.
Iranian missiles sent to Palestinians to target Israel, Iranian officials admit .
US upgrades bunker buster to thwart Israel strike on Iran.
As US drone strikes rise in Yemen, so does anger.
ASIA
US military plane carrying 3 crashes in Kyrgyzstan.
Obama administration names new AfPak special envoy.
China: Japan, allies risk 'long-term damage' over islands.
Bangladesh building collapse death toll passes 500. Bangladesh factory collapse 'not really serious', says finance minister as death toll tops 500.
U.S.: Afghan troops ready to defend country.
North Korea’s plutonium reactor could be online as soon as next year.
Last South Korean workers leave Kaesong zone in North.
Muslims in Myanmar barricade village as attacks spread.
Malaysia's "class war" fuels opposition election hopes. Malaysia prepares for its closest election in 50 years.
Bhutto murder-case prosecutor shot dead in Islamabad.
China arrests hundreds over fake or tainted meat.
AFRICA
Thousands flee eastern Congo town amid violence.
U.S. media advocates warn against repression in South Sudan.
Sudan's rebel wars reach placid heartland.
No hijacking by Somali pirates in nearly a year.
Tear gas fired as Egyptian Islamists target security HQ.
Mali war exposes religious fault lines.
Concern over poorly trained Malian army.
Anti-militia protest attacked in Libya. Libyan army stationed on Tripoli streets ahead of pro-government rally.
Lawyers appointed for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi.
EUROPE
Political crackdown marks Putin’s first year back in Kremlin.
German bond yields hit low as ECB cut fuels fears of deflationary crisis.
Government support dips as Spaniards tire of crisis, corruption. EU sees Spain deficit rising in 2014 without further budget cuts.
Half of businesses don't want to stay in EU without reforms.
Cameron's Conservatives suffer in UK local votes. Anti-EU party shakes British PM's Conservatives in local vote.
Russians hope Mariinsky II will revive Saint Petersburg as cultural capital.
AMERICAS
Southern California coast wildfire threatens 4,000 homes.
US employers added 165K jobs in April, lowering unemployment rate to 4-year low of 7.5 pct.
Officials: Boston suspect says bombings were initially planned for 4th of July.
Obama blames U.S. for gun violence In Mexico. Barack Obama discusses business and the drug war with Mexican president.
Obama blesses Mexican security plan, eyes deeper business ties.
Mexico detains Central America, India migrants.
Guatemala declares emergency in four towns to quell mining protests.
Suicides soar among US middle-aged people.
One World Trade Center's final spire segment put in place - video.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Guantanamo hunger strike at 100 prisoners.
Sources: 3 al Qaeda operatives took part in Benghazi attack.
Tupac Shakur's godmother becomes the first woman on the FBI's most wanted terrorist list: Radical who executed cop in 1973, escaped jail and fled to Cuba.
Four arrested in Jakarta over Myanmar embassy bomb plot.
Obama looks to deport Gitmo detainees.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
139th Kentucky Derby: A billionaire's bonanza.
£24billion loss looming in Lloyds and RBS sell-off: Osborne prepares to offload Government's share in order to bring about biggest privatisation in British history.
Boeing plans to build world's longest-range passenger jet.
Warren Buffett Twitter followers hit 140,000 in three hours.
US seeks data on account holders at Caribbean bank.