Russia Says American Evidence on Syria 'Does Not Convince Us at All'
Russia Urges US to Release All Evidence on Syria Chemcial Weapons
Scornful Syria hails 'historic American retreat' as Obama hesitates
By Yara Bayoumy and Rachelle Younglai BEIRUT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Syria hailed a "historic American retreat" on Sunday, mockingly accusing President Barack Obama of hesitation and confusion after he delayed a military response to last month's chemical weapons attack near Damascus until after a…
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HAGEN, Germany (AP) — Germany put a 92-year-old former member of the Nazi Waffen SS on trial Monday on charges that he executed a Dutch resistance fighter in 1944.
Mexico catches drug cartel leader dubbed 'Ugly Betty'
Mexican police have detained the alleged leader of the New Juarez Cartel, a 47-year-old man known as "Ugly Betty," authorities said.
Serena beats Stephens, joins Li in US Open quarters
Defending champion Serena Williams won her much-anticipated US Open showdown with Sloane Stephens while Li Na avenged a painful loss in Rome to join the world number one in the last eight.
Anatomy of a potential Syria military operation: Weapons targets defenses (18 photos)
A confrontation between the U.S. and Syria appeared closer after President Barack Obama asked for congressional authority to attack the Syrian military. Administration officials said Syrian commanders loyal to President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons to kill about 1,500 Syrians and rebels…
Militants attack US base in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A group of suicide bombers attacked a U.S. base near the border with Pakistan on Monday morning, leading to multiple explosions, a gunfight and the closure of a key road used by NATO supply trucks, officials said.
Chinese rooftop 'birdcage' to be knocked down
A giant steel and mesh "birdcage" that caps the uppermost level of a building in China has been ordered dismantled, state media reported, in the latest rooftop architectural oddity in the country.
Descendants of slaves hold out against coal mining
DIRGIN, Texas (AP) — Ida Finley smiles wistfully, recalling how she used to cook for an entire East Texas community — nearly all descendants of slaves. The children would grab cornbread, greens and cookies from her kitchen while their parents grew vegetables in a tiny creekside village hidden among…
Electric Zoo Shut Down After Two Drug Deaths
The Electric Zoo music festival was canceled today after two people died in the first two days of the dance music party in New York City, the promoters said. Both people who died overdosed on drugs, possibly MDMA or ecstasy, according to the New York...
Doctors get good and bad safety news on diabetes drugs
By Ben Hirschler AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Diabetes pills known as DPP-4 therapies got a mixed safety report on Monday as studies showed they did not raise the risk of heart attacks but might be linked to heart failure, where the heart fails to pump blood adequately. Reassuringly, the medicines were…
Former Cop's Homeless Son Praised for Helping Officer Under Attack
The homeless son of a former New York City detective is being called a hero after he stepped in to help a San Francisco cop who was being attacked by a suspect. The incident occurred Monday night, when a female officer came upon a woman...
Miley Cyrus Gets Candid About VMAs
Miley Cyrus attempts to explain her behavior at the VMAs.
Kyle Busch wins Atlanta, locks up Chase spot
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Kyle Busch's pit crew got his car running like he wanted, then got him on the track ahead of everyone else.
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Syed Wali desperately wants to immunize his three young children against polio but fears the Islamic militants who banned the vaccine from this remote area in northwest Pakistan will catch him if he tries to smuggle it in.
Twins trade Morneau to Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are all-in as they chase the franchise's first playoff appearance in 21 years.
Pupils with low GCSE maths, English grades must study on
Teenagers who fail to achieve a grade C or above in English and maths will have to keep on studying the subjects, the government announced Monday.
Plane carrying 12 lands hard in Colo., no one hurt
TELLURIDE, Colo. (AP) — A plane carrying 12 people, including team members of a project about famed author J.D. Salinger, landed hard at Telluride airport after its landing gear collapsed, but officials said no one was injured.
Verizon poised for historic $130 billion Vodafone deal
By Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) - Verizon Communications was poised on Monday to take full control of its U.S. wireless business with a $130 billion deal to buy out Vodafone and end a decade-long corporate stand-off. The British firm said late on Sunday it was in advanced talks with Verizon to sell…
Australia says has 'broken the back' of people-smugglers
New policies targeting asylum-seekers taking boats to Australia had "broken the back" of the people-smuggling trade, Immigration Minister Tony Burke said Monday, claiming victory on the sensitive election issue.
