New York City seeks more anti terrorist funds
New York lawmakers blame federal funding decisions for ongoing shortfalls in anti terrorism aid. Senator Charles Schumer and Representative Peter King say New York will receive about 134 million dollars this year, 73 million less than two years ago, amid shifting grants and regional disparities noted after the World Trade Center attacks. The article contrasts New York’s situation with gains for Louisville and Omaha. In Atlanta, Georgia Tech hosts RoboCup as teams showcase miniature robotics feats, including a six nanogram robot and a device resembling an acupuncture needle aiding a malfunctioning mini robot.
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Search continues for Texas flood victim
Texas remains drenched after weeks of rain as search teams comb the Trinity River for a missing 26 year old man who was rafting when his craft capsized. A companion swam to safety while the river swept the friend downstream. Neither wore a life jacket.
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Suspect in court as London marks anniversary of attacks
An Iraqi British-born doctor Bilal Abdullah appeared in Westminster Magistrates Court charged with conspiring to cause explosions. The hearing occurred as London marked the July 7 2005 attacks with somber ceremonies and heightened security.
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Pope revives old Latin Mass and denies Vatican II rollback
Pope Benedict XVI lifts restrictions on the preconciliar Latin Mass reviving a rite sidelined by Vatican II reforms. He frames it as a demand of a stable faithful group while critics warn of church division and anti Jewish tensions amid Lefebvre’s ultratraditionalist following.
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Afghan Civilian Deaths in Info War Claim Dispute
Afghan elders in the west report 108 civilians killed in bombing while northeastern villagers cite 25 deaths in airstrikes. NATO and U S officials deny substantiation amid Taliban pressure claims. UN cautions against rushing casualty figures and stresses cautious verification.
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USOC worker’s joke at Rio games sparks apology and discipline
US Olympic Committee official apologizes after media staffer Kevin Neuendorf wrote Welcome to the Congo on a whiteboard in Rio de Janeiro during the Pan American Games. The incident drew Brazilian backlash and leading newspapers published the image, with Rio officials and the Brazilian Olympic Committee receiving assurances the employee was disciplined and no longer part of the US delegation.
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Pamplona San Fermin Run Sees Mild Injuries Amid Big Crowds
During Pamplona's San Fermin festival first bull run crowds surged with weekend start. Seven people treated for minor injuries including an Australian man gored slightly and a Spaniard tossed but not seriously hurt. City government expects attendance to exceed last year’s 200000 tourists. Pamplona lies in Navarra near Rioja wine region.
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