LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama might rest soundly on Sunday night in the knowledge his country topped the medals table at the London Games, but he might be slightly put out to discover that as a head of state he still comes second to Britain's queen. Thanks to her role as head of state for 16 countries, Queen Elizabeth is the world leader whose athletes have won more gold medals at London 2012 than any other and in her diamond jubilee year too. That's 48 golds for Elizabeth to Obama's 46. … Egypt President Mursi Removes Military Aides in 'Gutsy' Shake-Up - Businessweek
By Tarek El-Tablawy and Dahlia Kholaif on August 12, 2012 Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi ordered the retirement of the country's two top military officers amid a power struggle between the leader and the army. The retirement of Field Marshal Mohamed … Rory McIlroy wins PGA Championship
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy won the 94th PGA Championship with a record-setting eight-stroke victory at the Ocean Course on Sunday. IOC president closes "happy and glorious" Games
LONDON (Reuters) – The London Olympics were described as “happy and glorious” by International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge on Sunday as he officially closed the 30th Summer Games. “These were happy and glorious Games,” Rogge told cheering competitors and spectators packed into the 80,000-capacity Olympic Stadium in east London, in a clear reference to Britain’s national anthem and Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. “You have shown the world the best of British hospitality. …
UK's G4S makes military donation after Games failure
LONDON (Reuters) – Security firm G4S will donate 2.5 million pounds ($3.9 million) to British military sports and welfare organisations to thank troops who stepped in to secure Olympic venues after it failed to provide enough guards, the government said on Monday. Media coverage ahead of the London 2012 Games was dominated by G4S’s admission it could not supply all of a promised 10,400 guards for the two-week sporting festival, which closed on Sunday. …
Malawi leader claims proof of attempt on her life
Malawi President Joyce Banda said in an interview with a newspaper Sunday that an attempt was made to kill her in 2010 during her tenure as vice president when she opposed ex-leader Bingu wa Mutharika.
Guinea opposition demands probe of police violence
Guinean opposition leaders called Sunday for an independent investigation into police violence at recent demonstrations in which at least six people were killed.
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