Assange urges US to end Wikileaks 'witch hunt' - MiamiHerald.com
By DAVID STRINGER AP LONDON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange urged President Barack Obama to end a so-called "witch hunt" against his secret-spilling website, appearing in public Sunday for the first time since he took refuge two months ago inside … John Lennon's killer up for parole for seventh time
Mark David Chapman, the disturbed man who shot dead Beatles frontman John Lennon, is up for parole for the seventh time, with a decision expected later this week, prison officials said Sunday. Aleppo reflects on losses during holiday lull
A brief lull in fighting for a Muslim holiday Sunday allowed residents of Aleppo to take stock of their losses after three weeks of intense battles left many in Syria's largest city strapped for cash, separated from loved ones and scared of more violence ahead. Belgians protest possible release of child murderer's ex-wife
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – About 2,000 Belgians took to the streets on Sunday to protest against the possible early release from prison of the ex-wife and accomplice of child murderer Marc Dutroux and demand tougher rules on freeing convicts. A court ruled in July that Michelle Martin would be able to live in a convent now that she has served 16 years of her 30-year sentence – outraging a nation that was horrified by the crimes committed by the woman and her ex-husband. Dutroux was found guilty of kidnapping and raping six girls in the mid-1990s. … Turkey crosses Syria border to aid displaced
Turkish authorities crossed the Syrian border Sunday to distribute humanitarian aid to Syrians who have been forced from their homes and are massed at the border, emergency officials said. German politicians say no leeway for Greece on reforms
BERLIN (Reuters) – Senior German politicians stepped up the pressure on Greece to stick to its reforms before the Greek prime minister visits Berlin this week and made clear that there was no appetite in the German parliament for a third aid package. Greek leader Antonis Samaras, facing mounting social and political discontent at home, is expected to ask for a two-year extension to the deadline international lenders have set when he meets the leaders of Germany and France this week. … Afghan in uniform kills NATO soldier: ISAF
An Afghan in police uniform shot and killed a NATO soldier in southern Afghanistan Sunday, the military said — taking the death toll from insider attacks this year to 40. Roger Federer dominates 1st set, beats Novak Djokovic for record 5th Cincinnati title
MASON, Ohio – Top-ranked Roger Federer has won a record fifth Cincinnati title, dominating second-ranked Novak Djokovic 6-0, 7-6 (7) for the Western & Southern Open championship.
Man in Afghan uniform kills NATO service member
The NATO military coalition in Afghanistan says a man in an Afghan police uniform has shot and killed an international service member in southern Afghanistan. It was the latest in a string of attacks by apparent Afghan forces against their NATO allies. Assange urges US to end Wikileaks 'witch hunt'
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange urged President Barack Obama to end a so-called "witch hunt" against his secret-spilling website, appearing in public Sunday for the first time since he took refuge two months ago inside Ecuador's Embassy in London to avoid extradition to Sweden on sex crimes allegations. China court to give verdict in Gu Kailai murder trial
HEFEI, China (Reuters) – A Chinese court will deliver its verdict on Monday against Gu Kailai, the wife of disgraced politician Bo Xilai, on charges of killing a British businessman last year in a scandal that has shaken the Communist Party's transition to a new leadership. When a court in the eastern city of Hefei announces its verdict at a hearing starting at 9 a.m. (9.00 p.m. EDT), Gu could receive the death penalty, along with a family aide, Zhang Xiaojun, who was also tried for the murder. … 
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