Iranian fighters posing as pilgrims among group captured by Syrian rebels, US ... - Fox News
Many of the 48 Iranian men captured in Syria on August 4 who claimed to be religious pilgrims are in fact active-duty Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, multiple US officials tell Fox News. Members of the Free Syrian Army captured the group while … Drew Peterson trial updates: Judge considers mistrial for third time - Chicago Tribune
Continual coverage of the trial of Drew Peterson for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. 2:55 pm Mistrial options A judge has several options for declaring a mistrial. The case could be tossed completely, what is called mistrial with … Ryan to meet with Sheldon Adelson in Las Vegas - CBS News
(CBS News) LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is scheduled to hold a private event on Tuesday evening in Las Vegas that reportedly includes GOP megadonor Sheldon Adelson. But the event isn't a fundraiser; an aide said Ryan will … DMV computers back online after 'connectivity' issues resolved - Los Angeles Times
Problems that affected computers at California Department of Motor Vehicles offices around the state early Tuesday have been resolved, officials said. DMV spokeswoman Jessica Gonzalez said the issues, which had triggered delays for customers statewide … Ontario sticks to 2012-13 budget deficit forecast
TORONTO (Reuters) – Ontario’s debt-strapped Liberal government on Tuesday stuck to its forecast of a C$14.8 billion deficit for this financial year, and said it still planned to balance the budget by 2017-18. The province’s first-quarter financial update said both revenues and expenses were set to come in slightly above previous estimates, leaving the deficit unchanged. “The…government remains committed to managing growth in spending and eliminating the deficit by 2017-18,” a government statement said. …
WikiLeaks' Assange unaware if granted asylum: spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is unaware whether he has been granted asylum by Ecuador, a WikiLeaks spokesman said on Tuesday after a report in Britain's Guardian newspaper that the Latin American country had decided to do so. "I cannot confirm. I just spoke to him (Assange) and he said he had not been notified either," said WikiLeaks spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson. Britain says it has a legal obligation to extradite Assange to Sweden where he is wanted for questioning over alleged sexual assault. … U.S. must stop countries reflagging Iran ships: lawmakers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lawmakers on Tuesday urged the U.S. government to take action against Tuvalu and Tanzania, countries accused of flouting U.S. sanctions by putting their flags on Iranian tankers. Reflagging ships masks their ownership, which could make it easier for Iran to obtain insurance and financing for the cargoes, as well as find buyers for the shipments without attracting attention from the United States and European Union. …
Analysis: New York can follow U.S. "roadmap" in Goldman cyber crime case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Manhattan district attorney has been handed a rare prosecutorial roadmap in his criminal case against a former Goldman Sachs computer programmer accused of stealing trading code from the bank. The office of Cyrus Vance, which could announce a formal grand jury indictment of programmer Sergey Aleynikov at a court appearance on Wednesday, will have the benefit of most, if not all, of the investigative material and trial evidence that the U.S. Justice Department used at Aleynikov’s federal trial. …
Ecuador 'will grant Assange asylum': report
Ecuador President Rafael Correa was set to grant asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, Britain's Guardian newspaper said on its website Tuesday, quoting an official in Quito. US general worries about Iran's efforts to build, train militia to fight rebels in Syria
WASHINGTON – U.S. defence officials say they are troubled that Iran is playing a larger role supporting the Syrian regime, including its efforts to build and train a militia to fight opposition forces.
U.S. denies bond for Mexico's alleged cocaine "Queenpin"
MIAMI (Reuters) – An alleged smuggler known as Mexico’s “Queen of the Pacific” was ordered jailed without bond on Tuesday pending trial in Miami on cocaine conspiracy charges. Mexico extradited defendant Sandra Avila Beltran to the United States last week. She appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Patrick White, who ruled there was a risk of flight and ordered her continued detention. She was not asked to enter a plea and her arraignment was postponed to September 14. Avila, 51, is the highest-profile woman linked to Mexico’s drug trade. …
Sudan, South must cooperate to avoid 'suicide': ex-PM
Sudan and South Sudan have no choice but to work together in order to avoid "suicide", former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi said on Tuesday. Some homeowners seek renters during Democratic and Republican conventions to make quick buck
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – For Dustin Read, the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Charlotte seemed like a surefire way to make extra money.
Syria crisis chokes off supply of goods to Iraq
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At his lingerie shop in Baghdad, Ali Hussein apologizes to a customer for the high price of a Syrian sleeveless vest she wants to buy. He’s powerless to sell it cheaper, he says. Still recovering from years of war and sanctions, Iraq relies on imports from neighbors like Syria, Turkey and Iran for 95 percent of its consumer goods. Syria in particular is a key supplier of manufactured goods, fresh vegetables and fruit. …
Iran forming pro-regime militia in Syria: Panetta
Iran is working to form a pro-regime militia in Syria, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday, warning that Tehran's growing presence could only aggravate the situation on the ground. Egypt, World Bank sign $200 million loan project
Egyptian Cabinet ministers and World Bank officials have signed off on a $200 million project aimed at creating 250,000 jobs after more than a year of slow economic growth.
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