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July is deadliest month of Afghan war for US

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:21:36 CECEST

By ROBERT H. REID 2010-07-30T12:21:36Z KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Three U.S. troops died in blasts in Afghanistan, bringing the death toll for July to at least 63 and surpassing the previous month's record as the deadliest for American forces in the nearly 9-year-old war.... (Associated Press 30/07 14:21)

Pakistan flood death toll tops 300

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:19:00 CECEST

Villagers move to safety from a flooded village near Nowshera, in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa province, on Thursday. (Mohammad Sajjad/Associated Press) Massive flooding in Pakistan has killed at least 313 people as monsoon rains continue to bloat rivers, submerge villages and trigger landslides, according to... (World News 30/07 14:19)

Incoming BP chief to outline Gulf recovery plan

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:44:05 CECEST

Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is set to outline his company's long-term efforts to help the Gulf of Mexico recover from the oil spill Friday morning. Gulf of Mexico - Oil spill - BP - Environment - Business (MSNBC 30/07 13:44)

Disney to sell Miramax for over $660 million

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:26:37 CECEST

Walt Disney Co has agreed to sell Miramax, the studio behind such films as "Trainspotting" and "No Country for Old Men," for more than $660 million to Filmyard Holdings LLC, ending months of talks between the media group and a star-studded cast of bidders. Miramax Films - Miramax - Disney - Walt Disney Company - Movie studio (MSNBC 30/07 14:26)

Saudi, Syrian leaders visit Lebanon amid tension (AP)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:37:52 CECEST

AP - The leaders of Syria and Saudi Arabia launched an unprecedented effort Friday to defuse fears of violence over upcoming indictments in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. (Yahoo! News 30/07 14:37)