WASHINGTON -- Rep.Paul D. Ryan's proposed federal budget -- now starring as the centerpiece of the presidential campaign as he joins the Republican ticket -- would reshape American government, achieving long-sought conservative goals and reversing an … Gunman, constable, 1 other die - Columbus Dispatch
Guinea president sacks officials after crowd shootings
Guinea's President Alpha Conde has sacked the administrative chiefs of two regions of the west African country after security forces fatally opened fire on protesters. 2 dead in Uganda helo crashes on Mt. Kenya
Rescue teams searching for survivors in the aftermath of the crashes of three Ugandan helicopter gunships on Kenya's highest mountain found two dead bodies on Tuesday and were searching for at least seven soldiers and airmen in a rugged landscape where leopards and elephants roam. ATS Automation profit rises on strong transportation segment
(Reuters) – ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc , which makes factory automation systems, reported a higher first-quarter profit driven by strong performance in its transportation segment. The company said the Eurozone crisis could reduce demand and order bookings at its European operations. Net income from continuing operations rose to C$11.8 million, or 13 Canadian cents per share, from C$6.2 million, or 7 Canadian cents per share, a year earlier. Revenue from continuing operations rose 20 percent to C$152.2 million. Transportation revenue rose 69 percent to C$68. …
Youth riot engulfs troubled French district in north; 16 police hurt as school, cars burn
PARIS – Dozens of young men rioted in a troubled district in northern France after weeks of tensions, pulling drivers from their cars and stealing the vehicles, and burning a school and a youth centre. The police department in Amiens says at least 16 officers were hurt by the time the riot ended Tuesday, some by buckshot.
Mary Poppins costume? Used Javelin? London Olympics memorabilia go on auction
LONDON – The London Olympics may be over, but it’s not too late to take home a national flag from the athletes’ parade or a used javelin.
Defected Syrian PM urges more breaks from Assad
Syria's defected prime minister says he is joining the rebel side and is urging other political and military leaders to break from Bashar Assad's regime. More bodies recovered as Iran quakes relief effort continues
DUBAI (Reuters) – Rescue workers recovered more bodies three days after two powerful earthquakes struck northwest Iran, leaving more than 300 dead, but officials played down reports the number of casualties could still sharply increase. The quakes, with magnitudes of 6.4 and 6.3, struck East Azerbaijan province on Saturday afternoon, flattening villages and injuring thousands of people around the towns of Ahar, Varzaghan, and Harees, near the provincial capital Tabriz. … Defence opens case in Bemba war crimes trial
Defence lawyers for former DR Congo vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba opened their case Tuesday before the International Criminal Court, where he faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Europe on the edge of recession
Europe is edging closer to recession, dragged down by the crippling debt problems of the 17-country euro bloc, official figures showed Tuesday. Rooftop farms flourish in space-starved Hong Kong
On the rooftop of a tower block above the hustle and bustle of teeming Hong Kong, dedicated growers tend to their organic crops in a vegetable garden. Glance: GDP growth rates across Europe
UN humanitarian chief in Syria to discuss crisis
UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos arrived in Syria Tuesday to address the "deteriorating humanitarian situation" in the conflict-ravaged country and discuss ways of scaling-up relief efforts. Home Depot profit tops estimates despite sales miss
(Reuters) – Home Depot Inc reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday as the world's largest home improvement chain kept a tight lid on costs to offset weakness in sales. Net earnings rose to $1.53 billion, or $1.01 a share, in the second quarter ended July 29 from $1.36 billion, or 86 cents a share, a year earlier. Analysts on average were expecting a profit of 97 cents a share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Sales rose 1.7 percent to $20.57 billion, but fell short of the analysts' average estimate of $20.74 billion. … Flooding in central Nigeria kills at least 28
Flooding caused by heavy rains in central Nigeria has killed at least 28 people, with many others still missing, while also destroying homes, bridges and farmland, officials said Tuesday. Inflation rate climbs to 2.6%
Annual inflation in recession-hit Britain rose unexpectedly last month, official data showed on Tuesday, driven by major price hikes for air fares and clothing.
World Muslim leaders mull suspending Syria
Muslim leaders were on Tuesday to mull proposals to suspend war-hit Syria from the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), an action which is strongly opposed by Iran. 'The Dandy' print comic may close after 75 years
The future of Britain’s longest-running comic, The Dandy, is under review following a dramatic drop in print circulation, publisher DC Thomson said Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia approves $16.5 billion Mecca transport revamp
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has approved a 62 billion riyal ($16.5 billion) plan to modernize the transport system in its holy city of Mecca, including building a bus network and metro system, state news agency SPA said on Tuesday. More than 6 million visitors from across the world visit Mecca every year for the Haj and Omra pilgrimages. The influx has strained the narrow roads and outdated transport system. Four metro lines of a total length of 182 km (114 miles) will be built across the city, with 88 stations, SPA reported. …
Cosmo's Helen Gurley Brown leaves a legacy of frank sexual talk and a message of fulfilment
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Before there was “Sex and the City,” there was “Sex and the Single Girl.” And before there was Carrie Bradshaw, there was Helen Gurley Brown.
German GDP grows, but investor optimism down
Germany's economy grew slightly more than anticipated in the second quarter but a closely watched measure of investor confidence dropped unexpectedly, indicating fears are growing that the European Union financial crisis will become an increasing drag on the bloc's largest economy. 
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