CBC.ca

Flood Deaths in Pakistan Rise to 800 New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Floods driven by record-breaking rainfall have killed least 800 people and destroyed thousands of homes over the past week, officials said Saturday, in the latest disaster to test Pakistan's already strained ... Death toll in Pakistan floods hits 800Los Angeles Times Massive Flooding in Pakistan Kills More than 800Voice of America Over 900 dead as floods sweep AsiaAFP The Associated Press -BBC News -New York Daily News all 2,227 news articles »

Reuters

IAF targets tunnels in Gaza Jerusalem Post The Israeli Air Force struck targets in the Gaza Strip overnight Saturday in what the IDF said is retaliation for a Kassam rocket fired into Israel which struck near Sderot damaging a building. ... IAF strikes Gaza smuggling tunnels after Qassam hits NegevHa'aretz PNA asks international community to stop Israel's action in East JerusalemXinhua Gaza rocket damages public buildingYnetnews New York Times -Aljazeera.net -ABC Online all 1,160 news articles »

New Zealand Herald

Rethinking the Afghanistan War's What-Ifs New York Times WASHINGTON — Long before Afghanistan became the longest shooting war in American history, the question loomed: Could it have turned out differently? If only we had been smart enough, the arguments went, the “good war” might not have ... Let's honour the war dead - by bringing their comrades homeDaily Mail Mysterious 'insurance file' posted on WikiLeaksAFP Mystery File Posted to Wikileaks Afghan PagePC World Times of India -The Hindu -Jerusalem Post all 454 news articles »

msnbc.com

Russia goes all out to combat raging wildfires Xinhua MOSCOW, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Russia has extinguished 387 of 787 new wildfires over the past 24 hours as the country strives to combat a spate of blazes triggered by an unrelenting heat wave. The Emergency Situations Ministry said that a total of 826 ... Wildfires spread in western Russia, kill 28Reuters Local Russian official steps down over wildfiresRIA Novosti Russia mobilises as fires burn onBBC News Voice of America -CNN -Aljazeera.net all 1,094 news articles »

msnbc.com

Germany mourns Love Parade victims at memorial service BBC News Germany has held an emotional memorial service for 21 people killed at the Love Parade dance festival last weekend. At the service, a top state official vowed that authorities would do everything to find out who was responsible for the tragedy. ... Deadly German Stampede Gets Its VillainNew York Times Germany mourns 21 victims of Love ParadeIndian Express Love Parade victims remembered at memorial serviceThe Hindu CBC.ca -Sky News -Reuters Africa all 1,139 news articles »

The Hindu

Pakistan plays down David Cameron terror comments BBC News Officials in both Pakistan and the UK are playing down the impact of the comments made by David Cameron on relations between the countries. Pakistani security agents cancelled a UK visit after Mr Cameron said the country was linked with groups that ... Pakistan's prime minister condemns David Cameron's terror claimsThe Guardian Pakistani Spy Chief Cancels Britain Trip in Diplomatic RowNew York Times Pakistani spy chief cancels UK tripAljazeera.net Daily Mail -Independent -CNN all 803 news articles »

Ha'aretz

Quake strikes southern Iran Daily Times TEHRAN: A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Iran's southern province of Kerman on Saturday, disrupting communications but with no immediate reports of casualties, state media said. It comes a day after a similar quake shook Iran's northeastern province ... 'Hundreds injured' in Iran quakesAljazeera.net Iran hit by second moderate quake in 2 daysCNN Earthquake Rocks Southeastern IranVoice of America The Associated Press -Tehran Times -Press TV all 418 news articles »

The Hindu

Venezuela Sends Troops to Colombian Border Voice of America Photo: AP Venezuela's president says he has deployed troops to the border with Colombia, as tensions rise between the two South American countries. Hugo Chavez said Friday he believed the outgoing government of Colombian President Alvaro Uribe could be ... Chavez sending troops to Colombian borderCNN International Talks on Venezuela-Colombia rowBBC News For Brazil, Venezuela/Colombia Conflict Breaks Image of Peaceful South AmericaBrazzil Magazine Xinhua -AFP -MiamiHerald.com all 608 news articles »

Globe and Mail

Kashmir civilians killed in clashes with Indian forces BBC News At least two people have been killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in a second day of protests against Indian rule. Indian police and paramilitaries fired live ammunition and tear gas as demonstrators threw stones. Protesters gathered in several ... Valley violence escalates, 2 deadHindustan Times Indian Kashmir Under Curfew After DeathsVoice of America Valley slides into chaos, once againTimes of India Daily Times -The Hindu -Indian Express all 1,184 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Failed North Korean World Cup coach fears for life Times of India Kim Jong-hun might well be envious of Dunga and Maradona, the two South American coaches sacked for their teams' "poor" performance in the recent FIFA World Cup. Kim, the North Korean coach, has not just been sacked, he has suffered public humiliation ... North Korea's failed World Cup footballers undergo public maulingThe Guardian North Korea shames its World Cup losersUSA Today North Korean football team shamed in six-hour public inquiry over World CupTelegraph.co.uk The Chosun Ilbo -New York Times -The Canadian Press all 579 news articles »