By By JULIE PACE - 1 minute ago WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's campaign is launching state-specific efforts to target elements of Paul Ryan's austere budget proposals, expanding beyond its opposition to the Republican vice presidential … Campaigns trade accusations after Biden's 'chains' remark - Los Angeles Times
CHILLECOTHE, Ohio -- A comment by Vice President Joe Biden that Mitt Romney's banking policies would "put y'all back in chains" reverberated across the presidential campaign Tuesday, with Republicans accusing President Obama's team of seeking to divide … Myanmar names navy chief as new vice president
Myanmar's parliament on Wednesday appointed the navy chief to replace a regime hardliner as one of the country's vice presidents, in a move seen as strengthening government reformers. Four small bomb blasts in India, no injuries
Four roadside bombs exploded in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur on Wednesday as the country celebrated independence day, police said, adding that no one was injured. Government to review cosmetic surgery industry
LONDON (Reuters) – The Department of Health has launched a review of the cosmetic surgery industry, which could lead to tighter restrictions on the way companies operate and market their services in the wake of the PIP breast implant scandal. The Department of Health said on Wednesday that Bruce Keogh, medical director of the National Health Service, would lead a team that will gather evidence and make recommendations to the government by March. …
Syrian TV reports explosion near Damascus hotel used by UN observers
DAMASCUS, Syria – Syrian state-run TV says a bomb has exploded near a fuel truck outside a hotel where U.N. observers are staying in the capital, Damascus.
Dozen cities to see rallies for Russia's anti-Putin punk rockers in wave of global support
MOSCOW – The global campaign to free Pussy Riot is gaining speed: Supporters of the punk provocateur band mobilize this week in at least a dozen cities worldwide to hold simultaneous demonstrations an hour before a Russian court rules on whether its members will be sent to prison.
We can learn from the Olympics, admits Lampard
England midfielder Frank Lampard admits the stars of the Premier League can learn something from the spirit which helped carry Britain's athletes to their best showing at an Olympic Games in over a century. Syria crisis: Blast near Damascus military compound - BBC News
A large explosion has hit near a military compound in the Syrian capital, Damascus, near a hotel used by the UN's observer mission. Syrian state television said three people had been injured in the explosion, which it said had been caused by a bomb … Standard Chartered Bank settles Iran money laundering case with NY for $340M, pledges reforms
ALBANY, N.Y. – The state’s financial regulator said Tuesday his agency has reached a $340 million settlement with Standard Chartered Bank to resolve an investigation into whether the British bank schemed with the Iranian government to launder $250 billion from 2001 to 2007.
Australia asylum legislation clears first hurdle
Legislation to allow the transfer of boatpeople seeking asylum to Pacific states cleared Australia's lower house Wednesday, with politicians saying it will effectively deter people-smugglers. Yemen separatist leader detained in Aden: source
ADEN (Reuters) – A Yemeni secessionist leader was detained on Wednesday when his plane from Britain landed at Aden airport, a fellow leader of the separatist movement told Reuters. “A group of armed men boarded the plane when it landed and arrested Ahmed Abdullah al-Hassani,” said Hussein Zayd bin Yahia, who was waiting for Hassani at the airport. “They took him and disappeared. They were in three cars.” The identity of the armed men was unclear but Yahia suggested they belonged to Yemeni security services. There was no immediate comment from Yemen government officials. …
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