The GuardianA different take on Iran's new president Professor Marvin Zonis (Perspective ...Chicago TribuneZonis' version of the new presient is one-dimensional: merely seeking dialogue and having this country treated with respect. All that is wrong in U.S.-Iranian relations is Washington's fault. Much is missing from that shorthand, Rouhani was chairman of the ...Netanyahu sees Rohani's call for serious nukes talks as ployJewish Telegraphic AgencyCan we build bridges with the new Iran?Telegraph.co.ukDavid Cameron writes to Iran's new president in attempt to mend relationsThe GuardianLos Angeles Times -Ynetnews -BBC Newsall 390 news articles »

AFPYemen's government says it uncovers al-Qaida plotsHouston ChronicleSANAA, Yemen (AP) — Military and intelligence officials in Yemen said Wednesday they uncovered an al-Qaida plot to fire missiles at foreign embassies in the capital and to attack naval forces guarding international shipping in the Red Sea. Details of the plot ...Yemen: Al-Qaida targeted oil, gas facilities as well as eastern cityJerusalem PostYemen 'foils al-Qaeda plot to take foreign workers hostage at oil terminal'Telegraph.co.ukYemen says Qaeda plotted to take hostages at oil portDAWN.comFinancial Times -Yemen Post -AFPall 913 news articles »

U.S. News & World ReportEBONY magazine: 'We Are Trayvon'MSNBCThe magazine is releasing four different covers declaring “We Are Trayvon.” The first features Martin's family–Sybrina Fulton, Tracy Martin and their son Jahvaris Fulton. Three others versions featured director Spike Lee and his son, Miami Heat player Dwyane ...The 'Tea Party boycott of Ebony magazine' that wasn'tTwitchyNever Mind, Racism Not Over Yet: Twitchy Discovers Ebony Magazine, A Mag ...Wonkette (satire)Are White People Boycotting Ebony For Trayvon Cover?The InquisitrCBSSports.com -Houston Chronicle -USA TODAYall 97 news articles »

Toronto StarEgypt crisis enters dangerous new phaseThe Daily StarCAIRO: Egypt's political crisis entered a tense new phase Wednesday after international mediation efforts collapsed and the army-installed government repeated its threat to take action against supporters of deposed President Mohammad Morsi. Both sides ...Egyptians To US: Stay At Home And Keep Your Foreign AidHuffington PostInternational Mediation Efforts in Egypt StallVoice of Americaall 889 news articles »

New York TimesStephen Colbert Slams MTV & Daft PunkHuffington PostCaroline discusses the top trending entertainment stories of the day including Stephen Colbert's big Daft Punk reveal, Beyonce's ride to work, Stieg Larsson's forthcoming story and former NFL player Luke Petitgout arrested. Hosted by: Caroline Modarressy- ...Talking Points: Ariel Castro's blurred house, a clown revue, Stephen Colbert's ...Globe and MailDaft Punk Cancels 'Colbert Show' Appearance Because of MTV ConflictNew York Times (blog)Stephen Colbert gets Daft Punk'dCNN (blog)Calgary Herald -CBC.ca -San Jose Mercury Newsall 309 news articles »

ABC NewsToday's edition of quick hits:MSNBC (blog)... * Obama isn't going to Moscow, but he will attend the G-20 meeting: "President Barack Obama has canceled a planned meeting in Moscow with Russia's President Vladimir Putin -- a diplomatic snub that follows tensions over NSA leaker Edward Snowden." ...Obama cancels Putin meet, Kremlin 'disappointed'Indian ExpressEdward Snowden asylum row: Barack Obama cancels meeting with Vladimir ...Mirror.co.ukPutin will not 'cave' to Obama pressure: Snowden's fatherReutersCTV News -Washington Post -NPRall 589 news articles »

CBC.caFalse and Baseless: Al-Qaeda plot to takeover Mukalla oil facilityYemen PostYemen's mouth piece Saba News Agency said claims of an al-Qaeda plot to takeover oil facilities in Mukalla are baseless and false. Yesterday, international media quoted a government spokesperson claiming the plot was real. Officials told Yemen Post ...Yemen says Qaeda plotted to take hostages at oil portDAWN.comYemen claims al-Qaeda plot foiledFinancial TimesStrike Kills Six in Yemen, Where Officials Say They Foiled PlotsWall Street JournalGulf Today -Al-Bawaba -Times of Indiaall 739 news articles »

570 NewsAutopsey Reveals Two NB Boys Died of Asphyxiation570 NewsThe RCMP say preliminary results from autopsies performed on two boys who were killed by an African rock python in Campbellton, N.B., show they died from asphyxiation. This comes only hours before a vigil is held for Noah and Connor Barthe, aged ...The exotic animal debate is old news in CanadaCanada.comPython-linked deaths raise questions over exotic animal lawsCBC.caPython that strangled young brothers to death escaped from enclosure inside ...Telegraph.co.ukall 488 news articles »

The GuardianThe Lone Ranger: a box office flop rides into townThe GuardianThe Lone Ranger stars Johnny Depp, left, as Tonto, a spirit warrior on a personal quest, and Armie Hammer as John Reid, a lawman who has become a masked avenger. Photograph: Photo: Peter Mountain. It was billed as one of the summer's biggest ...From 'The Purge' To 'RIPD': The Summer In Hits And MissesForbesJohnny Depp, Armie Hammer blame critics for 'Lone Ranger' flopNewsdayJohnny Depp, Armie Hammer: Critics wanted to hate 'Lone Ranger'Toronto SunBarron's -Los Angeles Times -Us Magazineall 246 news articles »

Vancouver SunVIDEO: Community in shock after boys killed by snake: Deputy mayorVancouver SunCampbellton, New Brunswick's deputy mayor says the community is rallying around the family of the two boys who police say were killed by an escaped African rock python. Ian Comeau says the town is on an "emotional roller coaster." August 6, 2013 12:59 ...New Brunswick snake tragedy was preventableWinnipeg SunDeadly python 'may have mistaken boys for farm animals'The Times (subscription)Python that strangled young brothers to death escaped from enclosure inside ...Telegraph.co.ukHuffington Post -Globe and Mail -Globalnews.caall 485 news articles »

National PostUsher accused of being a negligent father by ex-wife Tameka Foster after their ...New York Daily NewsAn Atlanta judge has ordered an emergency custody hearing requested by Usher's ex-wife after their son nearly drowned in a pool. Judge John Goger scheduled the hearing for Friday after Tameka Foster claimed in court papers that her son's near-death ...Usher's ex-wife seeking custody after son's near-drowning in poolLos Angeles TimesUsher's ex-wife granted emergency custody hearing after son almost drownsSan Jose Mercury NewsUsher's ex-wife says son is 'doing much better'NBCNews.com (blog)Sky News Australia -Calgary Herald -Reuters Canadaall 352 news articles »

U.S. News & World ReportEbony Responds To 'Trayvon' Cover Backlash With An Awesomely Snarky TweetHuffington PostWhile we're fans of Ebony's powerful "We Are Trayvon" covers for its September issue, you can always count on the chorus of haters ready, willing and able to voice their insidious opinions. However, Ebony isn't too worried about them since it's safe to assume ...Race mattersJewish United FundAre White People Boycotting Ebony For Trayvon Cover?The InquisitrTrayvon Tribute: Ebony Magazine Depicts Celebs, Sons In HoodiesCBS2 ChicagoVail Daily News -The Hollywood Gossip -FOXSports.comall 88 news articles »

Daily MailThings Get Kind of Crazy Among Colbert, Daft Punk and MTVNew York Times (blog)Stephen Colbert and his viewers learned the hard way on Tuesday night that MTV's Video Music Awards are still a force in television and the music industry that is not to be trifled with. “The Colbert Report” had advertised with fanfare that Daft Punk, the elusive ...Stephen Colbert gets Daft Punk'dCNN (blog)Stephen Colbert's song of the summer: It's not Get LuckyCalgary HeraldStephen Colbert holds dance party after Daft Punk pulled from showCBC.caSan Jose Mercury News -Daily Mail -ABC Newsall 305 news articles »

The Standard Digital NewsDelayed response to JKIA inferno exposes Kenya's soft underbellyThe Standard Digital NewsNairobi, Kenya: The fire that burnt the entire international arrivals terminal exposed the country's biggest airport's soft under- belly and highlighted the poor response to emergencies also evident in past disasters. Tweet. To some, the fire could have been ...Embassy Attacks In Africa Permanently Changed US DiplomacyNPRTravellers' pain, missed chancesDaily NationObama honours 1998 attack victimsIndependent OnlineAljazeera.com -Business Daily -South African Broadcasting Corporationall 347 news articles »

Sky News AustraliaUsher's ex-wife granted emergency custody hearing after son almost drownsSan Jose Mercury NewsUsher and ex-wife Tameka Foster Raymond are headed back to court. Judge John J. Goger on Tuesday scheduled an emergency custody hearing at Raymond's request after her 5-year-old son with Usher almost drowned at the singer's Atlanta home.Usher's ex-wife says son is 'doing much better'NBCNews.com (blog)Usher's ex-wife gets custody hearingSky News AustraliaSinger Usher's ex-wife seeks custody of sons after accidentReuters CanadaStuff.co.nz -The Independent -Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 338 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukDutch embassy in Yemen was potential terror target: Foreign MinisterReutersAMSTERDAM | Wed Aug 7, 2013 4:39pm EDT. AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Netherlands has extended the closure of its embassy in Sana'a and pulled all diplomatic staff out of Yemen because its mission was a potential target of a terror attack, Foreign ...Strike Kills Six in Yemen, Where Officials Say They Foiled PlotsWall Street JournalYemen says Qaeda plotted to take hostages at oil portDAWN.comYemen busts Al Qaeda plotGulf TodayFinancial Times -Houston Chronicle -Washington Postall 835 news articles »

The Standard Digital NewsBusiest airport in region has recorded minimal fatal accidentsThe Standard Digital NewsNairobi, Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ( JKIA) has had a number of accidents, with the first fatal incident happening in 1974. Tweet. A Lufthansa Boeing 747-130 crashed on take-off from runway 24, killing 59 of the 157 passengers on board.Embassy Attacks In Africa Permanently Changed US DiplomacyNPRTravellers' pain, missed chancesDaily NationAfter the fireAljazeera.comThe Sun -Business Daily -New Zealand Heraldall 346 news articles »

National PostCancellation Of Putin Meeting Highlights US-Russia TensionsNPRPresident Obama has decided against a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in September. The two leaders had tentatively planned to get together for talks in Moscow after they attend the G-20 meeting in St. Petersburg. A key reason ...Putin Snub Shows US Fury Over SnowdenSky NewsThe photo that perfectly sums up Obama's relationship with PutinWashington PostObama Cancels Moscow Summit With Putin After Snowden's AsylumSan Francisco ChronicleKhaleej Times -Chicago Tribune -Financial Timesall 571 news articles »

AFPFlu researchers propose controversial 'gain-of-function' studies for H7N9 virusCalgary HeraldAn elite group of influenza scientists has announced it wants to do controversial gain-of-function research on the new H7N9 bird flu virus that emerged this spring in China. Their proposal, which is likely to reignite the heated and protracted debate that raged ...Scientists plan controversial lab-made bird fluThe Seattle TimesHuge risk or sensible precaution? Scientists in a flap over whether bird flu ...The IndependentH7N9: Lethal strain of avian flu that has killed 43 'transmitted between humans ...Daily MailCNN -Herald Scotland -AFPall 378 news articles »

MediaiteRacism's a lucrative businessVail Daily NewsTrayvon Martin died in a tragedy. Little could he have known that he would become the next meal ticket for certain high-profile black leaders. While there are many truly inspirational black role models, these guys are definitely not: At $20,000-plus per speaking ...Dwyane Wade Ebony Cover Honors Trayvon MartinThe Hollywood GossipDwyane Wade, Boris Kodjoe & Spike Lee Featured on Ebony Covers Honoring ...Atlanta Black StarDwyane Wade, Sons Support Trayvon Martin on Ebony Magazine CoverNBC ChicagoPortland Observer -Mediaite -FOXSports.comall 84 news articles »