Floods devastate Pakistan valley amid rising death toll
The death toll in northwestern Pakistan rose to 1 100 as rescue teams sought to reach over 27 000 people trapped by floodwaters. Aerial checks show villages washed away and grain stores destroyed while the U N estimates 1 million affected nationwide. The U S pledged 10 million in humanitarian aid amid security and economic strains.
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Peshawar
Pakistan
Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa
Latifur Rehman
Taunsa
Multan
Iraq death toll clouds U S stability push
Iraqi government figures show July civilian deaths at 532 the highest since May 2008 while U S data claim 222 deaths. the dispute fuels concerns as Iraq’s political deadlock persists and U S forces plan drawdown by year end.
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United States
Afghanistan
Iraq
Ministries of Defense, Interior and Health
U.S
Interior Ministry
Zemeri Bashary
Saddam Hussein
Bob Owen
Netherlands Becomes First NATO Nation to Quit Afghanistan
The Netherlands ends its combat mission in Afghanistan after four years with 1,900 troops. The move follows rising casualties and waning support, potentially pressuring allied governments to scale back. Canada and Poland plan withdrawals in 2011 and 2012, respectively, signaling broader European strain as U.S. forces anticipate high casualty risks in Kandahar and Helmand.
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Afghanistan
Netherlands
NATO
Canada
Bronislaw Komorowski
Germany
Britain
United States
U.S
Kandahar
Helmand
Mullen Says U S Has Iran Strike Plan in Mind
Washington says the United States has a plan to attack Iran if needed though Adm. Mike Mullen cautions a strike is probably a bad idea. He notes Iran’s potential response and says military options remain on the table as the nuclear question looms.
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Iran
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Mike Mullen
Revolutionary Guard
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Mullen
Middle East
NBC
Inmate tied to death of county inmate cited in another case
In Virginia, Robert Gleason Jr. already serving life for murder is reported by Wise County prosecutors to have been involved in the death of 26 year old Aaron Alexander Cooper while a charge has not yet been filed. Gleason had warned of killing again if not given the death penalty. In Atlanta, a fast food robber called Wendy’s twice to complain about his loot, saying there should be more than 586 dollars.
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Gulf of Mexico
BP PLC
Richmond
Virginia
Wise County Commonwealth
Ron Elkins
Robert Gleason Jr
Aaron Alexander Cooper
Atlanta
Wendy’s
Ground Gained in Antelope Valley Wildfire North of LA
Firefighters gained ground on a Sunday wildfire in the Antelope Valley north of Los Angeles aided by higher humidity and cooler temps. The blaze burned about 22 square miles, was 87 percent contained, with four homes and five outbuildings destroyed.
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Calif
High Desert
Los Angeles
Antelope Valley
Don Kunitomi
Los Angeles County
101 Freeway
Calabasas
San Diego County
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