Brazilians protest political crisis amid Olympics prep
Thousands protested in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo days before the Olympics. Demonstrators demanded Dilma Rousseff’s conviction and Lula da Silva’s prosecution, while others backed the Workers Party. Protests featured chants, banners, and English remarks to international media.
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Erdogan sacks about 1400 soldiers in emergency decree
Turkey's president used an emergency decree to dishonorably discharge about 1400 soldiers and close military academies while opening new Defense Ministry run universities to train officers. Ankara links dismissals to alleged Gulen ties after the July 15 attempted coup. Tokyo elects Yuriko Koike as first woman governor ahead of the Olympics. Abe government wary.
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Assange avoids naming DNC leak source on Meet the Press
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange refused to confirm if a foreign government supplied the DNC emails, calling it an important press question and stating the group does not reveal sources. In Syria, fighting raged in Aleppo as government forces clashed with Islamist rebels, with airstrikes on rebel districts and shelling leaving civilians dead.
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Flood Devastates Ellicott City Maryland Town
A flash flood in Ellicott City Maryland leaves at least two dead and two missing as roads homes and businesses are destroyed Gov Larry Hogan declares a state of emergency Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman says the area resembles a disaster scene while officials plan immediate aid for residents.
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