Joe Biden clarifies "in chains" remark - CBS News
(CBS News) Vice President Joe Biden has clarified a comment he made earlier today in which he said presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney would "put you all back in chains" by unshackling Wall Street. The comment, to a crowd that appeared to be … Muslim organisation mulls suspending Syria - The Australian
AN emergency summit of the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has begun with a proposal to suspend conflict-racked Syria, a move strongly opposed by Iran. A draft final statement obtained by AFP said the summit "approves the suspension … Defense officials worry about Iran's efforts to build, train militia to fight ... - Washington Post
WASHINGTON -- Iran is playing a growing role supporting the Syrian regime and is helping to build and train a militia to fight opposition forces, US defense officials said Tuesday. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, … Tobacco firms lose Australia packaging challenge
Global tobacco giants on Wednesday lost a court challenge to Australia’s plain packaging laws for cigarettes in a closely watched case health advocates said would have worldwide impact.
Afghanistan attacks kill dozens of civilians - Los Angeles Times
KABUL, Afghanistan -- In one of the year's deadliest days for Afghan civilians, at least 39 people were killed and more than 100 hurt Tuesday in attacks that spanned the country from north to south, including the brutal tactic of a suicide bombing … Agrium refuses investor demand to spin off retail
WINNIPEG/TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian fertilizer group Agrium Inc said on Tuesday it would not take the “substantial risk” of spinning off its retail operations, as the company sought to fend off pressure from activist investor Jana Partners LLC. Hedge fund Jana disclosed in a filing on Tuesday that it had bought more than 6.5 million shares of Agrium as of June 30, making it the company’s largest shareholder with about a 4 percent stake. …
Syria ex-premier says Assad controls only 30% of country - Los Angeles Times
BEIRUT -- The regime of President Bashar Assad is near collapse and now controls only 30% of Syria, the country's former prime minister said Tuesday in his first comments since defecting to Jordan last week. The comments by Riyad Farid Hijab, … Asian shares steady, U.S. data lifts mood, stimulus hopes endure
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares steadied on Wednesday as strong U.S. retail sales and data showing Germany and France avoiding a contraction last quarter bolstered investors' risk appetite, with weak euro zone growth sustaining hopes for more stimulus. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was almost unchanged after a 0.7 percent increase the day before. Japan's Nikkei stock average opened up 0.3 percent, helped by a weaker yen. … Sceptics ponder power of Morsi coup - The Australian
Video Video Death sentence for militants in Egypt Egypt's defence minister ordered out EGYPTIAN President Mohammed Morsi appears to have pulled off his high-risk counter-coup against the army generals who ruled the country in the aftermath of last … Ecuador says no decision yet on Assange's asylum - Reuters
* President Correa and foreign minister deny media rumors * Decision on asylum for WikiLeaks founder expected this week By Eduardo Garcia QUITO, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Ecuador denied a report on Tuesday that it had granted amnesty to WikiLeaks founder … Extremists target Tunisian medallists - Irish Times
OLYMPICS NEWS: ISLAMIST EXTREMISTS have launched a hate campaign against two Tunisian Olympic medallists accusing them of inappropriate behaviour and dress. The action came as debate grows over the role of religion and women in the country that … New immigrants flock to Israel, even as talk of attacking Iran mounts - Haaretz
Immigrants were met by throngs of family members, flags, banners, a stage and live music as they landed in Ben Gurion International Airport. By The Associated Press | Aug.15, 2012 | 1:30 AM Some of yesterday's new arrivals praying at Ben-Gurion airport … French Leader Promises Order After Youths Riot in a Northern City - New York Times
PARIS -- President François Hollande of France said Tuesday that his Socialist government would do everything necessary to ensure that law and order prevailed after rioting overnight in the northern city of Amiens. The rioting, which followed several … Eight Ugandans survive army helicopter crash; two dead - Pakistan Daily Times
NAIROBI: Eight Ugandan servicemen walked away from their helicopter after it crashed in Kenya en route to war-torn Somalia while two soldiers were confirmed dead in another crash, officials said Tuesday. Theirs were among three Russian-made Mi-24 … Britain's Lib Dems want to reopen bank reform debate - FT
LONDON (Reuters) – Deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, and Business Secretary Vince Cable are leading a push to reopen talks on UK banking reform, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Senior members of the left-leaning Lib Dems want to re-examine whether banks' retail operations should be allowed to market complex derivative products, in light of the recent Libor rate-rigging scandal. … 
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