Obama, Officials Cheer Curiosity's Touchdown On Mars -- L.A. Times
Some of the celebration surrounding the Mars Science Laboratory's successful landing Sunday night on the Red Planet had a political tone.
"Even the longest of odds are no match for America's unique blend of technical acumen and gutsy determination," said Charles Holdren, President Obama's top science advisor.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian prime minister defects to Jordan.
Syrians appeal to revitalize unrest-hit economy.
Yemen: suicide bomber kills 45 people at funeral wake.
Turkey steps up offensive against Kurdish rebels. 115 PKK dead in clashes with Turkish military since July 23.
Iran airs "confessions" in killings of nuclear scientists.
Eye on Iran and Syria, Israel hardens missile shield.
Saudi invites Iran for extraordinary Muslim summit.
Abbas to move on UN membership bid in September.
ASIA
Karzai 'accepts' dismissal of key ministers.
South China Sea: Beijing attacks US 'trouble-making'.
India facing first drought in three years.
Gang war fears see Macau police detain 150, Hong Kong arrest 130.
Hiroshima marks 67th anniversary of A-bomb attack.
AFRICA
Official: 7 killed in more attacks in Ivory Coast. Gunmen launch pre-dawn raid on Ivory Coast military camp.
Mursi orders military to take control of Sinai after 16 killed.
Mali military listless amid spirited militias.
Libya's NTC sets date for power transfer.
Ex-Gaddafi spy chief al-Senussi 'will not be extradited'.
Banned Tunisian protest leads to clashes.
In Somali capital, a year without Islamist militia.
EUROPE
Monti calls for more crisis-fighting urgency in ECB standoff.
German minister warns of euro debate tone.
Serbia law tightens control over central bank.
A decadent reminder of Russia before Putin.
Greece faces difficult odds with privatization.
Greece: 6,000 detained during raids on immigrants.
AMERICAS
Officials name suspect in deadly Sikh temple shooting.
Thumbprint readers stir fears in Venezuela vote.
Jamaica, Trinidad mark 50th anniversaries in pensive mood.
Jamaica celebrates independence day with Olympic glory.
Election campaign starts in Quebec, separatists lead.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Uzbek group says drone killed leader.
David Cameron warned that Afghanistan pullout could allow al-Qaeda to return.
Spain charges two Russian terrorism suspects.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple co-founder Wozniak sees trouble in the cloud.
Widening of Panama Canal will remake world trade patterns.
Best Buy founder offers $8.8 billion to buy out company.
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