NORFOLK, Va. -- After Mitt Romney decided on a running mate, Paul Ryan's carefully planned transition from congressman to vice presidential candidate began -- in deep secret. Almost a week ago, Ryan snuck through Chicago's O'Hare airport in a baseball … Show time: the closing ceremony of the London Olympics begins - Washington Post
LONDON -- The closing ceremony of the London Olympics has begun, kicking off with a segment showcasing a day in the life of the British capital. Organizers say the ceremony -- scheduled to last 2 hours, 45 minutes -- is being broadcast to more than 300 … At least 2 Ugandan army helicopters missing in Kenya
At least two Ugandan army helicopters en route to Somalia are missing in Kenya, army officials said Monday. Britain 'must seize Olympic feel-good factor'
The success of London 2012 has proved to the world, and more importantly to Britain, that the country still has a role on the world stage but its new-found confidence must be harnessed, newspapers said Monday. Factbox - Memorable quotes from the London Olympics
LONDON (Reuters) – Following are some of the fun and memorable quotes from the London Olympics: “These were happy and glorious Games.” – International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge hails London 2012 as he closes the Games with a reference to Britain’s national anthem and Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee year. “It’s what I came here to do, I’m now a legend.” – Jamaica’s Usain Bolt permits the world to proclaim him a sporting legend after becoming the first man to retain the 100- and 200 metres titles. “There was no pressure. You should play in my country, then you will see …
CCTV: Africa's true image or China's strategic vehicle?
The countdown starts and the Kenyan news reader runs through the top headlines for the evening bulletin. In a few minutes he will go on air in Nairobi, broadcasting live for China state television. London's Heathrow airport braced for Olympics exodus
LONDON (Reuters) – London's Heathrow airport is braced for one its busiest ever days on Monday with around 15,000 Olympic athletes and officials expected to leave the capital following the end of the Games. Heathrow owner BAA expects Europe's busiest airport to handle around 116,000 departures on Monday, compared with an average of 95,000 departures on a normal day. Heathrow's record is 123,000 departing passengers, which was set on July 29, 2011. Olympic competitors and officials will use Heathrow's purpose built Games terminal, which has 31 desks and seven security lanes. … Japan's economy slows, grows 1.4 pct in April-June
Japan’s economy grew at a slower-than-expected annualized rate of 1.4 percent in April-June, adding to worries over the global outlook, as consumer spending flagged following a rebound earlier in the year from last year’s earthquake and tsunami disasters.
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