Obama Cancels Putin Meeting Over Snowden Asylum -- BBC
US President Barack Obama has cancelled a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Russia's decision to grant asylum to intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, the White House said.
But Mr Obama will still attend the G20 economic talks in St Petersburg.
A White House aide said Mr Snowden's asylum had deepened the pre-existing tension between the two countries.
The Kremlin said it was disappointed by the move and that the invitation to bilateral talks remained in force.
Mr Snowden, a former intelligence contractor, has admitted leaking information about US surveillance programmes to the media.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria opposition advances despite losing 62 fighters in ambush by President Assad's forces.
Al Qaida groups lead Syrian rebels’ seizure of air base in sign they continue to dominate anti-Assad forces.
Syrian forces kill 62 in ambush near Damascus.
Syria buying Russian weapons with American dollars.
Exclusive: Saudi offers Russia deal to scale back Assad support - sources.
Jordan foils alleged Syrian arms smuggling attempt.
Egypt army says Sinai patrols kill 60 militants in month.
Explosion wounds four Israeli soldiers at Lebanese border.
Iran's new president: We're open to nuclear talks, but don't make threats.
Yemen denounces U.S. evacuation of some embassy staff as aiding extremists.
Al Qaeda plot revealed? Yemen says it stopped massive militant operation.
ASIA
U.S. updates Myanmar sanctions to maintain gem import ban.
US study: North Korea expanding nuclear plant.
Pakistani soldiers injured in Kashmir firing.
Taliban wound Afghan female senator in ambush.
Japan says Fukushima leak worse than thought, government joins clean-up.
Signaling thaw, North Korea opens plant run by south.
Taiwan defence minister resigns amid plagiarism row.
Philippines boosts patrols amid China Sea dispute.
No-one can contain China, scholar says amid territory rows.
AFRICA
Tribal, rebel clashes wreck areas in South Sudan.
Mali court confirms ex-PM Keita's election lead, runoff needed.
Egypt says no concessions to Morsi supporters.
Egypt presidency says diplomacy with Muslim Brotherhood has failed. Egypt presidency says diplomacy phase is over.
Fire guts Kenya's main airport, chokes regional gateway. Huge fire shuts down Nairobi’s International Airport. Flights to resume after Kenya airport fire.
U.S. charges Libyan militia leader in Benghazi attack.
Tens of thousands rally to oust Tunisian government.
Violent and chaotic, Central African Republic lurches toward a crisis.
Mugabe's party vows 'unique wealth transfer' in Zimbabwe.
Economists predict bleak future after Mugabe re-election.
EUROPE
Norway's opposition widens poll lead ahead of September 9 vote.
Obama cancels Moscow meetings with Putin amid tensions over NSA leaker Snowden.
US, Russian Foreign and Defense Ministers to meet Friday.
German companies view China, US as top cyber threats.
Czech cabinet loses confidence vote, chance of early election grows. Czech PM likely to lose confidence vote but stay in charge for now.
Cameron warns Spain it must back down from 'disproportionate and unacceptable' threats to Gibraltar.
Merkel plans to stand down in 2016 if re-elected: magazine.
Swiss outline what-if rescue option for big banks.
AMERICAS
Railway involved in Quebec derailment files for bankruptcy.
Obama "disappointed" with Russia over Snowden asylum. Russia still displays 'Cold War mentality', Obama tells Jay Leno.
White House statement on Obama’s decision not to meet with Putin.
Obama to Leno: 'We don't have a domestic spying program'.
Terror alert spurs extra screening of cargo flown into U.S.
Study: UN should be accountable for Haiti cholera.
Haiti to hold parliamentary elections this year: U.S. senator.
Honduras drug gang shootout leaves 17 dead.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
A look at Al-Qaida in Arabian Peninsula.
US will not reverse Middle East terror precautions in wake of foiled plot.
Suspected US drone kills 7 in southern Yemen.
Yemen says it has foiled Al Qaeda plot to blow up oil pipelines and seize ports as US special forces ‘prepare for action in the country’.
Benghazi militia leader charged in U.S. consulate attack once dared Libya gov't to "come to my house and arrest me".
What al Qaeda wants to do.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Top 10 places that have banned Google glass.
Amazon's Bezos pays hefty price for Washington Post.
Disney expects to lose up to $190m on The Lone Ranger.
U.S. Fed may cut bond buying as soon as next month, Evans.
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