Turkey Expels Israeli Ambassador Strains Regional Ties
Turkey expelled Israel's ambassador and cut military ties over Israel's refusal to apologize for last year's deadly Gaza flotilla raid. The move followed a U N report labeling the raid excessive and unreasonable and cited blame on flotilla organizers. The rupture alarms regional stability with Egypt and Jordan possible following.
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WikiLeaks Posts U S Diplomatic Cable Archive Online
WikiLeaks made public its complete uncensored cache of U S State Department cables. Reuters notes major newspapers condemn the move though outlets like the Associated Press had prior access, and the release could expose sensitive sources worldwide.
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Tropical Storm Lee Forms in Gulf Scarce Details Loom
A Gulf storm system grew into Tropical Storm Lee near Louisiana on Friday, bringing heavy rain and a Labor Day weekend risk. Landfall is expected on the central Louisiana coast with potential outages and oil-field disruptions as preparedness measures rise.
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Silence Deepens Around Fidel Castro Health in Cuba
In Havana prolonged public absence by Fidel Castro fuels speculation about his health. He has not appeared since April, stopped writing his pieces, and failed to mark his 85th birthday. Rumors persist from Miami exile media and even a virus email claiming he is dead.
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Obama yields to GOP on smog rule
President Obama scrapped a proposed tighter smog standard amid GOP and business opposition saying the economy cannot bear more regulation. EPA advisers had favored stricter limits costing up to 90 billion dollars annually, drawing liberal criticism as environmental groups warned of legal action.
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