Syria's Assad makes rare appearance for Eid prayers - Reuters
Democrats target Paul Ryan on women's issues - Atlanta Journal Constitution
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI AP LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- Since Mitt Romney selected Paul Ryan as his running mate, the presidential campaign's focus has largely centered on the Wisconsin congressman's ambitious plan to transform Medicare and slash government spending … UN's Syria observer mission ends amid bloodshed
The United Nation's troubled observer mission to Syria has officially ended after being recalled amid escalating violence as world powers fail to agree how to end months of bloodshed in the country. Azores Islands escape Hurricane Gordon damage
Authorities say Hurricane Gordon has passed Portugal’s mid-Atlantic Azores Islands without causing major damage and is losing strength.
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. … Jordan police say probing Syria refugee fire death
Jordanian officials say they are investigating the death of a Syrian refugee who died in a fire in Jordan’s first refugee camp -- the first such incident at the tent city.
ECB's Asmussen: Greek exit manageable but not preferable
BERLIN (Reuters) – A Greek exit from the euro zone would be manageable, European Central Bank policymaker Joerg Asmussen was quoted on Monday as saying, although he would prefer it if the crisis-stricken country remained within the single currency bloc. He also said that the Bundesbank, whose chief ECB President Mario Draghi singled out earlier this month for expressing reservations over the bank's new bond-buying plans, was not isolated in Europe. … Endurance swimmer Nyad moves from Cuba toward Fla.
Open-water swimmer Diana Nyad pushed through dark waters early Monday as she tried to complete a record 103-mile (166-kilometer), unassisted swim without the aid of a shark cage. New Zealand PM says to move forward Afghan withdrawal
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand will accelerate the withdrawal of its soldiers from Afghanistan after it lost another three troops in a province thought to have been the country's safest, but which is now being increasingly targeted by Taliban insurgents. Prime Minister John Key said on Monday it was "highly likely" Wellington would start the pullout of its 145-strong contingent by next April, around six months earlier than expected. … Gu Kailai: High-flying lawyer turned murderer
As a high-flying international lawyer married to one of China's most promising politicians and with a son at Harvard, Gu Kailai appeared to have it all. Greek, German ministers kick off euro diplomacy
Greece’s foreign minister meets his German counterpart Monday at the start of a new high-stakes round of financial diplomacy that could help determine the future of the 17 countries that use the euro.
Somali parliament delays presidential election
The election of a new Somali president will not take place Monday as scheduled, newly appointed lawmakers said, but added they expected to convene the parliament for the first time later in the day. 
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