Obama unveils fuel standards for trucks nationwide
President Obama announced new efficiency rules requiring heavy trucks and all in between to trim fuel use and emissions for model years 2014 to 2018. White House officials say the standards will save businesses billions in fuel costs, reduce oil consumption, and lower air pollution. The plan targets heavy haulers, semis, and long-haul pickups.
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London deploys 16000 police to curb riots across cities
London boosts patrols to nearly triple Monday numbers as unrest widens across central and northern England. Police hunt for flash points in Canning Town while residents guard neighborhoods and shops close early amid fires, looting, and arson.
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Syrian President Faces Intl Pressure as Talks With Turkish Minister Continue
In Damascus Bashar al Assad met Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu for over six hours amid a Turkish call to stop killing protesters. U S officials signal a push for Assad to leave while rights groups report about 1 700 deaths since March. Syria vows to fight what it calls terrorists as a Ramadan crackdown persists.
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Military opens probe into fatal Afghanistan helicopter crash
The U S military launched an official investigation into Saturday's Chinook crash in Wardak Province that killed 30 American service members and eight Afghans. Gen James Mattis appointed Brig Gen Jeffrey Colt to lead the inquiry as questions focus on insurgent fire, flight path, and the decision to dispatch the rescue team.
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Violent Chilean student protests disrupt Santiago streets
Tens of thousands of students marched in Santiago and other Chilean cities demanding changes to public education. Masked protesters burned cars and looted shops while police used tear gas and water cannons. 23 officers injured and 273 detainees by nightfall, as unrest persists over two months.
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