Assad says time needed to crush rebels in Syria war
Syria's President Bashar Assad acknowledged the struggle in the civil war saying the armed forces will require time to defeat the rebels while defections from the regime continue. He described a stalemate amid multiple fronts and warned against overusing firepower. The interview touched on Damascus and Aleppo battles and his view that defections are a cleansing process within the state.
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Book contradicts officials account of bin Laden raid
The memoir No Easy Day by former SEAL Matt Bissonnette, writing as Mark Owen, contests the administration account of Osama bin Laden’s raid. It depicts SEALs firing on a suspect who might have been armed, while officials said the target posed a threat only after ducking back into a bedroom. The AP obtained a copy and notes intimate, human moments from the operation as drone strikes dominate the wider war.
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Swedish Bond party drawls scrutiny over SAPO spending
Sweden's SAPO security service faced criticism after admitting a Bond themed staff party for about 650000 dollars. Held for about 1000 employees in June 2011, the event reportedly included roulette tables a tuxedoed orchestra Bond film music and performances by Swedish artists prompting the prime minister to call tighter agency spending.
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Paralympic Games Open With Stellar London Ceremony
London welcomed 4200 athletes from over 160 nations for the 2012 Paralympics guided by Stephen Hawking. Prime Minister Reinfeldt criticized agency spending as chiefs are well paid. The show, directed by Hemmings and Sealey, featured 73 deaf and disabled performers and 68 disabled volunteers, aiming to surpass previous attendance with 2.5 million tickets expected by September 9.
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Julia Child Foundation sues Thermador maker over use of her image
The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts sues BSH Home Appliances Corp in Irvine California, alleging unauthorized use of Childs name and image to tout high end Thermador ovens. The company says it merely references Childs use of its appliances in marketing.
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Gas prices surge as Isaac hits Gulf Coast refineries
Storm Isaac shuts Gulf Coast refineries cutting 13 million barrels per day of capacity and sending drivers from Louisiana to Ohio to pay higher prices. The national average climbs toward 3.80 a gallon with Midwest spikes driven by refinery outages and a pipeline shutdown. Pump costs may ease after Labor Day as refiners switch to winter blends.
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Markets End Quiet as Dow Dips. Commodities Mixed
Wednesday sees the Dow Industrials at 13,107.48 with a 449 point drop, the Nasdaq at 3,081.19 down 4.05, and the S&P 500 at 1,410.49 after 1.19 points. Corn and soybeans climb while oil slips. precious metals show small moves amid mixed commodity activity.
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