Tony Scott: Autopsy planned after director leaps from bridge - Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles County Coroner's office and Los Angeles Police Department were both investigating the filmmaker's death, including interviewing witnesses. Simon Halls, a spokesman for Scott's family, said the family asked "that their privacy be … Intense fighting rages in Syria's Aleppo, Daraa
Syrian government forces heavily shelled the cities of Aleppo and Daraa and a suburb of Damascus on the second day of a major Muslim holiday Monday, killing up to 30 people, rights groups and activists said. Fort Adams works to rebrand itself for adventurers; more hands-on activities planned at park
NEWPORT, R.I. – Fresh off $2 million in construction work, Newport’s Fort Adams is working to rebrand itself as a destination for adventure, with plans to weave in more hands-on activities, like geocaching and a zip line.
Best Buy names turnaround expert Joly as CEO
(Reuters) – U.S. electronics chain Best Buy Co Inc named Hubert Joly, the former head of travel company Carlson, as its new chief executive on Monday, hoping to tap the French restructuring expert's acumen in turning around companies. Still, shares of the world's largest electronics retailer fell 5 percent in premarket trading, after takeover talks with founder Richard Schulze apparently broke down over the weekend. Best Buy said late on Sunday that Schulze had rejected its offer to allow him the opportunity to do due diligence and pursue his interest in taking over the company. … Chevron, Shell trade Australia offshore assets
Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell will swap oilfield properties located off the coast of Northwest Australia in a deal that will net Chevron $450 million in cash.
Afghanistan will not unravel after troop exit: NATO
Afghanistan will not unravel into a civil war after the withdrawal of NATO combat troops in two years or return to Taliban rule, a senior NATO diplomat said Monday. Jordan protests Syrian shelling that wounded girl
Jordan has sharply protested to Syria for artillery shelling that wounded a girl in a border village and panicked other civilians, Information Minister Sameeh Maaytah said Monday. 215-year-old USS Constitution sets sail in Boston Harbor; commemorates War of 1812 battle
BOSTON – At 215 years old, the USS Constitution is the U.S. Navy’s oldest commissioned warship afloat. But it’s not too old to take a quick sail.
American Airlines' flight attendants approve contract offer, avoiding drastic cuts in court
DALLAS – Flight attendants at American Airlines voted to approve a new contract offer from the airline, which is seeking to cut costs in bankruptcy protection.
Egypt to send aircraft and tanks into Sinai: sources
ISMAILIA, Egypt (Reuters) – Egypt is preparing to use aircraft and tanks in Sinai for the first time since the 1973 war with Israel in its offensive against militants in the border area, security sources said on Monday. The plans to step up the operation were being finalized by Egypt’s newly appointed Defence Minister General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as he made his first visit to Sinai on Monday following the killing of 16 border guards on August5. …
Markets cautious ahead of key week for Greece
Global markets edged lower in lackluster trading on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of a crucial week for Greek leaders as they try to show they are making progress in implementing economic reforms.
Cypriot tycoon Asil Nadir found guilty of theft
Turkish Cypriot tycoon Asil Nadir was found guilty of theft Monday in relation to the collapse of his Polly Peck business empire, one of a series of debacles that focused public attention on the corporate greed of 1980s Britain. Mexico replaces all 348 federal police at Mexico City airport after shooting
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s federal police have replaced all 348 officers assigned to security details at the Mexico City International Airport in the wake of the June 25 shooting deaths of three federal policemen killed by fellow officers believed to be involved in trafficking drugs through the terminal.
Global travel and hospitality company Carlson names new CEO
MINNEAPOLIS – Global hospitality and travel company Carlson on Sunday named Trudy Rautio as its new president and CEO, making her just the fifth chief executive in the 74-year history of the family owned company whose brands include Radisson hotels , T.G.I. Friday’s restaurants and Carlson Wagonlit Travel.
Russian police pursuing other members of female punk rock band
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian police are searching for more members of the Pussy Riot punk rock band, a spokeswoman said, signaling further pressure on the group despite an international outcry over jail terms for three women who protested in a church against Vladimir Putin. The Russian president's critics condemned the court proceeding that yielded the two-year prison sentences on Friday as part of a clampdown on a protest movement and reminiscent of show trials of dissidents in the Soviet era. … Syria: a peaceful uprising turned brutal civil war
The spark was lit in March 2011, when a group of young boys were arrested and cruelly tortured for daubing walls in the southern Syrian city of Daraa with anti-government graffiti. Harry Winston sees Diavik mine's net present value at C$2.6 billion
(Reuters) – Harry Winston Diamond Corp said the Diavik mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories is expected to remain in production until 2023 and estimated the net present value of the mine at C$2.6 billion. The luxury jeweler and watchmaker had been holding off on releasing the full life-of-mine plan for Diavik following partner Rio Tinto Plc’s decision to review its diamond business. The mine, in production since 2003, is expected to have a total capital cost of C$955 million ($966.4 million) until the end of its life, Harry Winston said in a statement. …
DigInVT links tourists to Vt. produced food, farms and chefs
MONTPELIER, Vt. – With the growing interest in local food, Vermont has come out with a new interactive website to help link people to nearly 400 food experiences around the state.
Total signs new Kurdish deal, shrugs off Baghdad threats
PARIS (Reuters) – French oil major Total has bought a minority share in an exploration block in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, ignoring threats from the central government in Baghdad made after a similar deal last month. Total followed U.S. oil majors Exxon and Chevron last month in disregarding Baghdad's warnings about possible punitive action and signing contracts with the country's Kurdistan region directly. … South Korea, US launch annual military drills condemned by North Korea
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea and the United States have begun annual military drills that North Korea calls a precursor to war.
Intense clashes mark 2nd day of major Muslim holiday in southern Syrian city, Damascus suburbs
BEIRUT – Intense fighting on Monday between rebels and Syrian regime forces killed six people, including two children and two women in the southern city of Daraa, two rights groups said.
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