- Holbrooke paints mixed Afghan war picture (AFP)
- N.Korea, US-led UN Command talks begin: spokesman (AFP)
- Philippine troops search for typhoon missing (AFP)
- Drew Brees wins 4 ESPY Awards (AP)
- Malaysia makes first deployment to Afghanistan (AFP)
- Homes lost to foreclosure on track for 1M in 2010 (AP)
- FDA panel: Diabetes drug should stay on market (AP)
- Wall Street bill nears the finish line in Congress (Reuters)
- China 'faces worst floods in 12 years' (AFP)
- BoJ keeps interest rate, boosts growth forecast (AFP)
- Scandals expose venerable sumo's shady underbelly (AP)
- US moves on properties of former Taiwan leader (AP)
- Heavy rains in Japan kill two, three missing (AFP)
- U.S. paid Iranian nuclear scientist $5 million: report (Reuters)
- India, Pakistan to discuss resuming peace process (AFP)
- Water row key to India-Pakistan rivalry (AFP)
- Germany, Russia to ink multibillion deals (AP)
- Hong Kong property giant 'welcomes' police probe (AFP)
- Aamer 'cleverer than I was at 18' - Wasim (AFP)
- One dead, over 100 ill in China from malaria pills (AFP)
- Pakistan and India seek to revive peace talks (Reuters)
- Experimental diet pill shows promise, little risk (AP)
- China economy slows, still in Beijing's comfort zone (Reuters)
- Afghan president gives nod to local police forces (AP)
- China faces worst floods in years (Reuters)
- China's microblogs facing new restrictions (AP)
- Leak in choke line delays oil cap test: BP (AFP)
- Pakistan, India seek to rebuild trust with talks (AP)
- New strike hits Honda parts supplier in China (Reuters)
- Philippine leader to resume Muslim rebels talk (AFP)
- New ********s from Vietnam era resonate even now (AP)
- Amiable mood for N.Korea-U.N. military talks: officials (Reuters)
- After fits and starts, bank bill ready for passage (AP)
- Bristol Palin, Levi Johnston say they're engaged (AP)
- Woods favored for 3rd Open win at St. Andrews (AP)
- Police: Blast in Pakistani valley wounds 7 (AP)
- 'Democratised ***' helps Malaysian's life quality (AFP)
- Wild tiger kills man in Indonesia's Aceh (AFP)
- Japan central bank raises growth forecast (AFP)
- Karzai approves plan for new Afghan police force (Reuters)
- EU-U.S. ties not living up to potential: Barroso (Reuters)
- China says passenger set bus fire that killed 24 (AP)
- Vaseline skin-whitening Facebook app sparks debtae (AFP)
- Bomb attack kills 2 in Pakistan's Swat valley: police (AFP)
- At least 60 still in hospital after Mumbai gas leak (AFP)
- Myanmar dissident takes struggle to ballot box (AFP)
- Bomb attack kills four in Pakistan's Swat valley (AFP)
- BP lobbied UK over Libyan prisoner transfer case (Reuters)
- Samsung commissions semiconductor safety study (AP)
- In letter, Swiss say they sought Polanski data (AP)
- Russia 'identifies killer' of activist Estemirova (AFP)
- Argentina legalizes gay marriage in historic vote (AP)
- India launches rupee symbol as economy booms (AFP)
- Vietnam publishes human rights magazine (AP)
- Five killed in suicide bombing in NW Pakistan (Reuters)
- Surgeon jailed for killing 3 appeals in Australia (AP)
- US transfers last prison under its control to Iraq (AP)
- Vatican issues new sex abuse norms after crisis (AP)
- Vatican launches crackdown on paedophile priests (AFP)
- Rain stops play in Pakistan-Australia Test (AFP)
- Former IPL boss Modi loses court battle (AFP)
- Former Suu Kyi aide released from jail in Myanmar (AP)
- Vatican toughens rules on sexual abuse of children (Reuters)
- Vatican fast-tracks paedophile priest probe (AFP)
- Katich strengthens Australia's hold on Pakistan (AFP)
- Thousands protest in Indian Kashmir (AFP)
- Russia has identified Estemirova's killer: Medvedev (AFP)
- Apple to address iPhone troubles on Friday (AP)
- Vivus' weight-loss drug faces key U.S. test (Reuters)
- Initial claims for jobless benefits drop sharply (AP)
- Jobless claims fall, production steady, PPI falls (Reuters)
- China may shut ***sites with pornographic writing (Reuters)
- Rare Sumatran tiger kills an Indonesian farmer (AP)
- Democratic fundraiser Nemazee gets 12 years prison (Reuters)
- U.S. hands over last Iraq jail but keeps 200 inmates (Reuters)
- Americans torn over Obama strategy in Afghanistan: poll (AFP)
- US, SKorea will meet NKorea if provocations end: US (AFP)
- U.S. ready to talk to N.Korea in right circumstances (Reuters)
- British diplomacy to prioritise business: Hague (AFP)
- Malaysia lifts ban threat from Islamic party newspaper (AFP)
- More than 900 World War II munitions found in Japan (AFP)
- Indonesia lukewarm on Australia asylum centre plan (AFP)
- Japan's Sanyo sells chip business to ON Semiconductor (AFP)
- US missiles kill 10 militants in Pakistan: officials (AFP)
- US says Britain will not allow Iroquois entry (AP)
- Renshaw thrown off Tour de France for headbutts (AFP)
- Ancient ship unearthed at World Trade Center site (Reuters)
- India's TCS quarterly profit jumps 21 percent (AFP)
- Porterfield century helps Ireland beat Bangladesh (AFP)
- Madrid zoo bids to buy Octopus Oracle from Germany (AP)
- Pressure tests on fractured wellhead begin: BP (AFP)
- Russian regional strongman resigns amid criticism (AP)
- School funds fight ramps up, Obama threatens veto (Reuters)
- Members of Iran's Rev Guard killed in explosions: agency (Reuters)
- Yang recaptures historic form at St. Andrews (AFP)
- No oil flowing into Gulf as test starts: BP (AFP)
- US calls India-Pakistan talks helpful for region (AFP)
- Putin takes Van Damme to ultimate fighting match (AFP)
- Court hears Arizona immigrant law challenge (Reuters)
- Lawyer: Some CIA interrogation tactics not OK'd (AP)
- At least 20 killed in bombings in southeast Iran (AP)
- Goldman to pay $550M to settle civil fraud charges (AP)
- Cops: NJ woman made up carjacking, car-sex crash (AP)
- Goldman to settle with SEC for $550 million (Reuters)
- Experts work to free buried ship hull at WTC site (AP)
- Buffett warns Obama U.S. economy only halfway back (Reuters)
- Congress passes stiff financial reform bill (AP)
- Goldman to pay $550M to settle civil fraud charges (AP)
- BP says test shuts off oil leak from Gulf well (Reuters)
- BP finally stops oil spewing from Gulf gusher (AP)
- Lawyer: Some CIA interrogation tactics not OK'd (AP)
- Source: Gibson's wife says no signs of abuse (AP)
- Ship junked 200 years ago uncovered at WTC site (AP)
- Vatican revises its rules on clerical sex abuse (AP)
- At least 20 killed in bombings in southeast Iran (AP)
- Cops: NJ woman made up carjacking, car-sex crash (AP)
- 2 US troops killed by bomb blast in Afghanistan (AP)
- BP stops Gulf oil flow for first time since April (AFP)
- N.Korea tensions overshadow Asian security forum (AFP)
- NKorea demands its own probe into ship sinking (AP)
- N.Korea tests US 'strategic' patience (AFP)
- Federal prosecution of immigrants soared in spring (AP)
- Standing room only at Stanford sitting risks event (AP)
- 'American Idol' season 10 underway in Nashville (AP)
- MLS has no intention of accepting Donovan offers (AP)
- Australian PM poised to call August 28 election (AFP)
- Iran scientist was longtime informant: report (Reuters)
- Southern China braces for Typhoon Conson landfall (AP)
- Toyota to build third plant in Brazil (AFP)
- Don't shun Euro, French PM tells Japan investors (AFP)
- Mass grave of communist soldiers found in Vietnam (AP)
- White Sox take 1st game against Twins (AP)
- Kolkata landmark threatened by spit (AFP)
- N.Korea builds 'shrine' to likely successor (AFP)
- Mine managers detained over toxic China spill (AFP)
- Clinton to seek signs of progress in Afghanistan (Reuters)
- Two suicide attacks on Iran mosque kills over 20 (AFP)
- Striking workers at Honda China supplier demand apology (Reuters)
- Young Irishman takes Open lead into second round (AP)
- Philippine power restored after typhoon rampage (AFP)
- Official: Blast kills 3 in Pakistan tribal area (AP)
- China's Agricultural Bank rises in Hong Kong debut (AP)
- All Blacks gear for 'huge' Springboks battle (AFP)
- China to steer steady policy, backs euro zone (Reuters)
- Rockslide kills mother and son in Japan (AFP)
- Germany, China sign billions of dollars in deals (AP)
- Blast kills three in Pakistan: officials (AFP)
- Indonesia overturns Tommy Suharto ruling (AFP)
- Cave of marsupial fossils discovered in Outback (AP)
- Curfew reimposed in Indian Kashmir (AFP)
- Malaysia seizes endangered reptiles (AFP)
- S.Korea, US to stage series of naval drills (AFP)
- Ala. man remembers going over Niagara Falls as boy (AP)
- Elderly couple dies while trapped in home elevator (AP)
- Estranged aide to John Edwards reaches movie deal (AP)
- Theft suspect arrested after running out of gas (AP)
- Iraq hotel fire kills 29 people (AFP)
- N.Zealand inventors produce bionic legs for paraplegics (AFP)
- Recriminations over tense India-Pakistan talks (AFP)
- India vow to spoil Muralitharan's finale (AFP)
- Curfew imposed again in most of Indian Kashmir (AP)
- Feds: Love of Cuba drove 2 spies who face prison (AP)
- Pakistan reviews ban on Bollywood 'bin Laden' film (AFP)
- India tweaks dates of Australia tour (AFP)
- Hundreds attend dolphin funeral in NZ (AP)
- China blames economic slowdown on policy controls (AP)
- Germany's Merkel urges China to open up markets (AFP)
- Hotel fire kills 29, including foreigners, in Iraq (AP)
- Obamas head to family weekend on Maine coast (AP)
- Suicide bombers kill 28 in Iran (Reuters)
- China braces for typhoon (Reuters)
- Russia's Duma OKs more power for security service (AP)
- DC area shaken by minor earthquake (AP)
- Authorities dispute Polanski case miscommunication (AP)
- India, China to build rail links in Sri Lanka (AFP)
- China hospital 'refuses to treat HIV-positive woman' (AFP)
- Thai customs make million-dollar ivory seizure (AFP)
- Small quake hits Washington, D.C., area (Reuters)
- Buffett warns Obama U.S. economy only halfway back (Reuters)
- Death toll in Iraq fire 29, not 40: police (Reuters)
- Sri Lanka off war-risk list: ministry (AFP)
- Pakistan blames India for lack of progress in talks (Reuters)
- Apple to speak on iPhone 4 amid antenna troubles (AP)
- Afghan soldier 'acted alone' in killing British troops (AFP)
- Asian police arrest 5,000 over World Cup betting (AFP)
- Suspended IPL chief snubs disciplinary panel (AFP)
- India says Pakistan must punish Mumbai attackers (AP)
- North double leaves record-chasing Pakistan reeling (AFP)
- Blast in Pakistan's Khyber kills eight: official (Reuters)
- Consumer prices dip for third straight month (AP)
- Pink taken to hospital after stage fall (AP)
- Thailand to unleash swarm of wasps on crop pest (AFP)
- Indonesia pledges forests for orangutan conservation (AFP)
- Security summit to focus on Kyrgyzstan (AP)
- American appeals 8-year term in China secrets case (AP)
- BP 'encouraged' by results of well testing (AFP)
- China says chemical in McNuggets within limits (AFP)
- Hundreds drown in Russian heatwave (AFP)
- Bishop killed in Russia's Dagestan (AP)
- Philippine president says he's tired of text scams (AP)
- Australia beat Pakistan by 150 runs in first Test (AFP)
- Turkey unveils its own drone plane for first time (AP)
- Photos 'show Himalayan glaciers receding' (AFP)
- Clinton heads to Pakistan to discuss its crucial Afghan role (AFP)
- W.Va. gov. taps ex-aide for Sen. Byrd seat (AP)
- Authorities: NJ parking garage partially collapses (AP)
- Actor George Clooney testifies at fraud trial (AP)
- Ex-aide Carte Goodwin to replace Senator Robert Byrd (Reuters)
- China rainstorms and floods 'leave 146 dead' (AFP)
- Ice Age baby mammoth on display at French museum (AP)
- Japan's Sharp to release biggest-capacity disc (AFP)
- Taiwan's TSMC to invest over $9 billion in plant (AFP)
- Yang slides back at British Open (AFP)
- Price hike for Nano, world's cheapest car (AFP)
- Consumer prices drop, sentiment turns sour (Reuters)
- Bank of America, Citi results show hurdles ahead (Reuters)
- Women priests and sex abuse not equal crimes: Vatican (Reuters)
- Doctors, nurses joined Medicare scam, U.S. says (Reuters)
- OSCE plans police mission for Kyrgyzstan (AFP)
- World simmers in hottest year so far (Reuters)
- Tamim leads Bangladesh to victory over Ireland (AFP)
- NATO not winning Afghan hearts and minds: poll (Reuters)
- India's Chandhok dropped for German GP (AFP)
- Utah identifies 2 allegedly behind immigrant list (AP)
- 36 arrested in Medicare scams totaling $251M (AP)
- Porn actors accused of killing Fla. tattoo artist (AP)
- French scientists crack secrets of Mona Lisa (AP)
- Lucille Ball letters, awards to be sold at auction (AP)
- Taiwan: Still need US arms despite China thaw (AFP)
- Korean teen blown away at breezy St. Andrews (AFP)
- Obama export control reform plan faces some bumps (Reuters)
- Geithner irks U.S. lawmakers in China steel case (Reuters)
- Mayor: car bomb used in attack on Mexican police (AP)
- Fidel Castro appears again, warns of war (Reuters)
- Hmong activists protest US engagement on Laos (AFP)
- Castro takes questions, warns of nuclear war (AP)
- Missing Oregon boy's father wants wife out of home (AP)
- Yankees remember Steinbrenner with tribute (AP)
- No indication in first 24 hours of Gulf well leak: BP (AFP)
- Australia PM all but confirms election to be called (AFP)
- BP, scientists try to make sense of well puzzle (AP)
- Lawyer: Lohan staying at substance abuse facility (AP)
- Capped BP Gulf well under scrutiny (Reuters)
- Yankees remember Steinbrenner with tribute (AP)
- Utah identifies 2 allegedly behind immigrant list (AP)
- Apple CEO on antenna problem: 'We aren't perfect' (AP)
- Car bomb signals new dimension to Mexican drug war (AP)
- Missing Oregon boy's father wants wife out of home (AP)
- US analyst, wife sentenced for spying for Cuba (AP)
- 94 charged in Medicare scams totaling $251M (AP)