US Church Defiant Despite Condemnation Of Koran Burning -- BBC
A small US church says it will defy international condemnation and go ahead with plans to burn copies of the Koran on the 9/11 anniversary.
The top US commander in Afghanistan warned troops' lives would be in danger if the Dove World Outreach Center in Florida went through with the plan.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi soldier opens fire on G.I.s.
542 antiquities looted in Iraq war return home. Where are the rest?
Abbas: We will not recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
Iran stands firm over Ashtiani stoning case.
Iran says it has the right to bar UN inspectors.
Iran on brink of nuclear weapon, warns watchdog.
Political deadlock damaging Iraq security - minister.
Abbas: No 'historic compromise' on Jerusalem, borders.
Israel's Foreign Minister vows to block settlement slowdown.
Bahrain arrests dozens of Shiite Muslims accused of plotting coup.
ASIA
U.S. says not considering NATO Afghan troop request.
Pakistan police hit by bomb in north-west town of Kohat.
Julia Gillard to lead Australian minority government.
19 killed in Pakistan suicide attack.
NKorea frees 7 detained SKorean, Chinese fishermen.
Is China envisioning a broader strategy in the South Pacific?
India PM warns China wants foothold in South Asia.
Myanmar military ruler visits China, seeks support.
Long-dormant Indonesian volcano erupts again.
AFRICA
Mozambique announces subsidy after price hikes sparked deadly riots. Mozambique bread riots may be warning sign on African food security.
230 people killed in Mogadishu violence.
Climate shifts 'not to blame' for African civil wars.
South Africa unions’ strike suspended.
EUROPE
European commission warns France about treatment of migrants.
US investors sue Germany over Weimar-era bonds.
French unions escalate protests against pension reform. Commuters walloped by strikes in France, London. France hit by 24-hour strike.
Spain's separatist ETA offers ceasefire, but the government vows to keep the pressure on. Sinn Féin 'heavily involved' in push for Eta ceasefire, says Gerry Adams.
Vladimir Putin considers Russia presidency bid.
AMERICAS
Castro blasts Ahmadinejad as anti-Semitic.
Travelers visiting the U.S. must now pay a fee to enter.
Storms claim nearly 50 lives in Guatemala, Mexico.
3 suspects in Mexico migrant massacre found dead.
U.S. Democrats face GOP election day tsunami in House, Senate.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Judge rules Afghan shopkeeper Khan should remain at Guantanamo.
9 years after 9/11, public safety radio not ready.
Balancing counterterrorism and democracy in Uganda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
AP analysis: Economic pain failed to ease in July.
Virgin's Richard Branson circles his wagons.
American Bob Diamond to take over as new chief executive of Barclays.
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