At least 220 people died and more than 1500 were injured by twin earthquakes that hit the Tabriz region in northwest Iran on Saturday, an official said. Khalil Saie, head of Eastern Azerbaijan's Centre for Natural Disasters, said on state television … Romney's choice of Ryan reframes campaign - Los Angeles Times
NORFOLK, Va. -- Abandoning his trademark caution, Mitt Romney selected Rep. Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate Saturday in a move that reframed the presidential race as an ideological battle over the size of government and the fate of … US, Turkey mull action on Syria - ABC Online
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has praised Turkey for its response to the Syrian conflict and says the two countries will be working together to coordinate efforts to support Syrian rebels. After a meeting with her Turkish counterpart in … It's Paul Ryan: Romney picks Wis. Rep. for No. 2 - Washington Post
NORFOLK, Va. -- Republican Mitt Romney anointed Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, an ardent conservative and devoted budget cutter, as his vice presidential running mate on Saturday, and the two men immediately embarked on a tour of campaign battleground states … Two earthquakes in Iran kill 220 and injure 1,500
DUBAI (Reuters) – Two powerful earthquakes killed 220 people and injured around 1,500 in northwest Iran where rescue workers frantically combed the rubble of dozens of villages throughout the night and into Sunday as medical staff desperately tried to save lives. Thousands huddled in makeshift camps or slept in the streets after Saturday's quakes in fear of more aftershocks, 40 of which have already struck. … Economy struggles to secure golden Olympics boost
With the London Olympics set to wrap up Sunday, analysts said Britain's recession-hit economy was unlikely to have won a major boost from the Games that have been a triumph for the nation's athletes. US, Egypt 'negotiate' new aid after Sinai clashes
The United States and Egypt are trying to put together a new security assistance package to address the worsening situation on the Sinai Peninsula, The New York Times reported. Tropical Storm Hector forms off western Mexico coast; expected to move out to sea
MIAMI – Forecasters say Tropical Storm Hector has formed off the western coast of Mexico and is expected to move farther out to sea over the next few days.
Inflatables and politics as China's leaders hit the beach
As holidaymakers crowded beaches at the Chinese seaside resort of Beidaihe, a heightened security presence was the only sign that China's most senior leaders had gathered for their annual talks. Two quakes in Iran kill 180 and injure 1500 - Reuters
By Zahra Hosseinian | DUBAI (Reuters) – Two powerful earthquakes killed 180 people and injured about 1500 in northwest Iran where rescuers frantically combed the rubble of dozens of villages through the night into Sunday. Thousands fled their homes in … Mexico's 2-1 upset of Brazil in men's soccer not a total shock - Los Angeles Times
LONDON — Mexico's national anthem played at a medal ceremony for the first time in the London Olympics on Saturday, following its men's soccer team's 2-1 upset of Brazil in the gold-medal match. But if the country's Olympic program continues to … 
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