Syrian Foreign Minister Defends Assad Regime Against Rebels
Syria's foreign minister Walid al Moallem told state TV rebels and their international backers cannot overthrow the military government of Bashar al Assad. He spoke as regime forces face intensified offensives and defections, with Iran backing Damascus and China and Russia blocking sanctions.
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Powerball jack pot won in Michigan city
A $337 million Powerball jackpot ticket was sold at a gas station in Lapeer Michigan about 45 miles north of Detroit. The winner could take home a $241 million lump sum and the buyer's identity was not disclosed. The mayor called it a great day as locals celebrated.
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Professor faces dismissal over Colorado shootings joke
Gregory E. Sullivan, a tenured humanities instructor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, was suspended after joking about the Colorado theater shootings in class. He warned students to run if “orange hair” appeared, a remark linked to suspect James Holmes. The comment occurred before a documentary screening in front of a student whose father died in the Aurora attack.
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Army reports surge in July personal crisis cases among troops
July personal crisis reports among active duty soldiers doubled from June across the Army and rose in the Marine Corps Air Force and Navy. The Army tallied 26 cases in July, its highest monthly total since 2009, with 116 for the first seven months of 2012 and an annual pace near 200 if sustained.
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Assange Granted Asylum by Ecuador Heightens Diplomatic Strife
Ecuador grants political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange though British officials refuse safe passage, deepening tensions between the three nations. Assange, holed up in Ecuador's London embassy since June, faces extradition battles over Sweden and possible U.S. prosecution.
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Assange asylum stalemate and unlikely escape options
Ecuador granted asylum to Julian Assange while Britain vows to arrest him on exit. Proposals include Ecuadorian citizenship and UN representative status for immunity, but both face hostile recognition and strong police surveillance outside the London embassy. Historical cases of kidnapping and diplomatic bags are cited as far fetched possibilities.
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Man charged in lobbying group HQ shooting
Floyd Lee Corkins II faces charges after opening fire inside the lobby of the Family Research Council in Washington. He carried a backpack with Chick-fil-A sandwiches and ammunition and was held without bond.
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Black Hawk crash leaves seven Americans and four Afghans dead
A U S military helicopter crashed during a firefight in southern Afghanistan killing seven American service members and four Afghan nationals. The Taliban claimed responsibility but NATO could not confirm the cause while investigators assess the incident. The Black Hawk was aiding a ground assault and initial indications suggested it was not shot down.
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