Canada's FM visits Jordan Syrian refugee camp
Canada’s foreign minister has said the worsening situation in Syria is “tremendously horrifying” during a trip to Jordan’s first refugee tent city, which is near its northern border with Syria.
OLYMPIC POEM
Britain's poet laureate has written a poem to celebrate the triumphs and memorable moments of the London Olympics. Arabs to meet Sunday to discuss Annan replacement
Arab ministers are to meet in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to mull their next moves on the Syrian conflict after the resignation of UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan and who might succeed him, a top League official said. Iran diplomacy for Syria 'exacerbates divisions': West
As Syria's conflict grinds bloodily on, Iran threw its diplomatic muscle this week into trying to save its Damascus ally — but Western observers said the effort was likely to worsen the crisis. Tunisia activists braced to fight for women's rights
Tunisian women are rising up against a proposed article in the new constitution seen by many as an Islamist ploy to reverse the principle of gender equality that made Tunisia a beacon of modernity in the Arab world when it was introduced six decades ago. As London wraps up, Sochi prepares for Olympics
The idea of holding the Winter Olympics in Sochi once seemed as much of a long shot as a gold medal for Jamaica's bobsledders -- a city that few outside Russia had ever heard of, in a country notorious for inefficient construction, corruption, and a byzantine visa regime. US breaks 27-year-old record in women's 4×100
Carmelita Jeter crossed the finish line pointing the baton at the clock showing a world record of 40.82 seconds Friday night as the United States won the women's Olympic 4Oil falls below $92 after weak China trade data
Oil prices fell below $92 a barrel Friday as weak Chinese figures suggested growth continues to slow in the world’s second-largest economy and the International Energy Agency lowered its forecast for global crude demand.
Trade boost falls short of expectations - survey
LONDON (Reuters) – Retailers and hospitality firms have enjoyed the biggest uptick in trade during the London Olympics but the Games have failed to fulfil general business expectations, according to a survey published on Friday. The survey of 100 large London companies by the professional services provider Deloitte found 42 percent reported an increase in demand in the first week of the Games, compared with 27 percent which reported a decrease. In January, 80 percent of respondents had anticipated a rise. … London crowds, atmosphere above expectations: IOC
LONDON (Reuters) – The crowds and enthusiasm at the London Games have exceeded the expectations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the host nation enjoys its biggest medals haul in more than a century. Britain has already won 24 gold medals and 51 in total with stadiums welcoming more than seven million spectators. "The crowd and enthusiasm of the crowds exceeded my expectations," IOC president Jacques Rogge told a small group of reporters after watching the first women's boxing medals fights in front of yet another sold-out arena. … Kiss reveals golden couple's "Velodromance"
LONDON (Reuters) – Olympic champions Laura Trott and Jason Kenny were revealed as British cycling's new golden couple after photographs of the pair kissing were published in newspapers on Thursday. "So, yes, it is out there, me and @JasonKenny107 are dating. Been a little while now, just didn't want the distraction before the games x," Trott told her 66,000 followers on social network Twitter. Both are London double gold medallists. … Troops win over spectators at Olympic venues
LONDON (Reuters) – Better known for their role in global conflicts and emergencies, the British military is now being acclaimed for defusing a crisis closer to home after stepping in to help guard the Olympic Games. While competing athletes may have wowed the crowds at Olympic venues, the soldiers, sailors and airmen of Britain's armed forces have won over spectators with their smiles, cheeky quips and friendly banter. … Cameron slams "prizes for all" idea in school sports
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister David Cameron, who has spent much of the past two weeks cheering on Britain's Olympians, encouraged competitive sports in schools on Wednesday and criticised those who believe that "all must win prizes". With the question of what the Olympic legacy will be a hot topic of discussion in Britain as the end of the Games approaches, Conservative leader Cameron implied in an interview that some teachers were part of the problem. "We need a big cultural change – a cultural change in favour of competitive sports. That's what I think really matters," he told LBC radio. … Ryan says Obama has a 'record of failure' on the economy
NORFOLK, Va. – Appearing for the first time as Mitt Romney’s running mate, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is attacking President Barack Obama for what he calls a “record of failure.”
US and Turkey to set up Syria crisis working group - BBC News
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said a working group will be set up with Turkey to plan a joint response to the Syrian crisis. She said after talks in Istanbul that she had discussed with Turkey's foreign minister how best to support … Golden Carrington blessed by Maori family
DORNEY (Reuters) – Blessed by her Maori family, New Zealand's Lisa Carrington stormed to victory in the inaugural K1 200 on Dorney Lake on Saturday to give her country its first women's Olympic gold medal in sprint canoeing. The smiling 23-year-old from Ohope Beach, New Zealand, wore a green stone necklace in the shape of a whale's tail tucked under her racing outfit that had been blessed by her Maori family for strength and protection. "My dad's Maori. … Olympics-Canoe-Golden Carrington blessed by Maori family
DORNEY, England, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Blessed by her Maorifamily, New Zealand’s Lisa Carrington stormed to victory in theinaugural K1 200 on Dorney Lake on Saturday to give her countryits first women’s Olympic gold medal in sprint canoeing. The smiling 23-year-old from Ohope Beach, New Zealand, worea green stone necklace in the shape of a whale’s tail tuckedunder her racing outfit that had been blessed by her Maorifamily for strength and protection. “My dad’s Maori. …
Ex German Finance Minister favors joint euro zone debt
BERLIN (Reuters) – Former German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck, a possible challenger to Chancellor Angela Merkel in next year’s election, spoke out in favor of common debt issuance in the euro zone even though the Berlin government and most Germans oppose it. Steinbrueck, popular with the middle-of-the-road voters his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) hope to win back in the 2013 election, told the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper’s Saturday edition that he backed SPD chairman Sigmar Gabriel’s recent call for common debt issuance and closer fiscal integration. …
Huge volcanic rock 'raft' spotted in Pacific Ocean - BBC News
A huge 'raft' of floating volcanic rocks covering an area almost the size of Belgium has has been spotted in the Pacific Ocean. It was seen by a military aircraft about 1000 miles off the coast of New Zealand. A naval ship had to change direction to … Exclusive: Standard Chartered, regulators in settlement talks
(Reuters) – Standard Chartered is in talks with multiple law-enforcement officials, including New York's banking regulator, to resolve a probe into improper Iranian money transactions by the British bank, according to people familiar with the situation. The settlement negotiations are expected to last through the weekend and could result in a resolution by next week, these people said. The negotiations are at a delicate stage and could collapse, they added. … 
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