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Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle near border
(AP)
 AP - Soldiers killed 25 suspected cartel members Thursday in a raid and gunbattle in a Mexican state near the U.S. border that has seen a surge in drug gang violence, the military said.
Indonesian volcano spews new burst of ash
(AP)
 AP - An Indonesian volcano sent a new, powerful burst of hot ash high into the air early Friday, violently shaking homes and trees along the slopes and sending panicked villagers scurrying back to safety.
Calderon: Violence price worth paying in drug war
(AP)
 AP - President Felipe Calderon tried to rally frustrated Mexicans behind his increasingly bloody drug war Thursday, saying he knows violence has surged under his watch, but arguing that it is the price of confronting powerful and brutal cartels.
French 'Spider-Man' in Sydney court over climb
(AP)
 AP - A French skyscraper climber nicknamed "Spider-Man" pleaded not guilty Friday to charges related to his bare-handed climb up a 57-story building in downtown Sydney.
Massacre survivor: Victims refused narco work
(AP)
 AP - One of two known survivors of a drug gang's massacre in northern Mexico of 72 undocumented Central and South American migrants said in an interview broadcast Thursday that they were killed because they refused to work for the traffickers.
Religious Minorities Suffering Worst in Pakistan Floods
(Time.com)
Time.com - Amid the catastrophes, the country's religious minorities are under assault -- and one group has allegedly been denied official assistance
EU presses China to step up fight against fakes
(AFP)
 AFP - The European Union said it would press China on Friday to back up its words with action and do more to stem the flow of Chinese-made counterfeit goods into Europe and around the world.
Hamas among intractable issues in Mideast talks
(AP)
 AP - To relaunch Middle East peace talks on Thursday, the Israeli and Palestinian leaders and their American mediators quietly agreed to push aside the question of Hamas — the Islamic militant group that controls one of the two Palestinian territories and rejects negotiations.
Salvador bans gang membership after bus massacre
(AP)
AP - El Salvador has made it illegal to belong to a street gang in the wake of an attack on a passenger bus that killed 17 people.
Sudan's north-south faultline worries about war
(AP)
 AP - Four months before Southern Sudan is scheduled to hold an independence referendum, tensions are already rising in this oil-rich region that sits on the expected future border, with allegations the central government is using violence and ethnic cleansing to sway the vote.
Villagers flee as Indonesia volcano erupts again
(Reuters)
 Reuters - An Indonesian volcano that lay dormant for 400 years erupted yet on Friday, shooting a mushroomed-shape plume of smoke 3 km (2 miles) into the air and prompting the second evacuation of terrified residents.
China approached Canadian fund on rival Potash bid
(Reuters)
Reuters - Chinese and other investors have approached at least one big Canadian pension manager about a bid for Canada's Potash Corp to rival BHP Billiton's $39 billion hostile offer.
Australian political limbo to continue: MPs
(AFP)
 AFP - Australia's political paralysis will stretch into a third week with three "kingmaker" MPs still undecided Friday about which party to hand power in the first hung parliament in 70 years.
Obama's peacemaking effort faces steep odds for success
(McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — The first Middle East peace talks in nearly two years got off to a quick start Thursday, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas agreeing to meet again in two weeks and to commence work on the blueprint for a peace treaty.
Abbas agrees to fresh Israeli-Palestinian talks in Egypt, but has little support at home
(The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - When Israeli-Palestinian peace talks move beyond today's summit in Washington, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas will face a tough balancing act as even his allies at home push back against US and Israeli pressures.
Why Israelis Don't Care About Peace with Palestinians
(Time.com)
Time.com - Israelis feel prosperous, secure -- and disengaged from the peace process with the Palestinians. Is that wise?
BBC Sports News
Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges
Three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption are set to be questioned again by police, after being charged and provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council.
Federer progresses as seeds fall
Roger Federer overcomes windy conditions to beat Andreas Beck and reach the US Open third round, but seeds Nikolay Davydenko and Maran Cilic crash out.
Carson out of England qualifier
Goalkeeper Scott Carson is released from the England squad to face Bulgaria in the Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday because of a family bereavement.
Beckham eyes 11 September return
Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.
Surgery rules Onions out of Ashes
England and Durham pace bowler Graham Onions to miss the Ashes series against Australia this winter because of a back operation.
Hatton fighting career is 'done'
Former light-welterweight world champion Ricky Hatton says he is unlikely to fight again.
Curbishley linked with Villa job
Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.
McCulloch & Naismith in for Scots
Lee McCulloch and Steven Naismith are among six Rangers players in the Scotland team to face Lithuania on Friday.
Wales hopeful on Morgan fitness
Wales boss John Toshack hopes defender Craig Morgan will shrug off a foot injury to be available for Friday's Euro 2012 qualifying opener in Montenegro.
Queiroz gets six-month suspension
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is suspended for six months after it is ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.
Wozniacki through after whitewash
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki cruises into the third round of the US Open with a blistering 6-0 6-0 win over Chinese Taipei's Kai-Chen Changon.
Murray ready for Jamaica's Brown
Britain's Andy Murray takes on Dustin Brown of Jamaica in the second round of the US Open, with the threat of Hurricane Earl hanging over New York.
Thomas out of World Championships
Geraint Thomas withdraws from the Great Britain team for the road cycling World Championships in Melbourne.
2012's triathlon plans unveiled
Buckingham Palace and Constitution Hill are both incorporated into the triathlon route at the London Olympics.
BBC Americas News
Earl weakens as it nears US coast
Hurricane Earl weakens as it nears the US East Coast, though officials warn it remains "large and powerful".
Explosion on Gulf of Mexico rig
An explosion rips through an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the blast in April that caused a huge oil spill.
Tanker aground off north Canada
A tanker carrying 9m litres of diesel fuel runs aground off the coast of northern Canada but no environmental damage is reported.
Middle East talks 'constructive'
Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Washington for the first direct peace talks in nearly two years and agree a framework for negotiations.
Burger King is sold for $3.26bn
Burger King is being sold to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26bn (£2.1bn), it has been announced.
Canadian to command space station
The Canadian Space Agency announces astronaut Chris Hadfield will become the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station in 2013.
'Lights out' help migratory birds
A growing number of New York sky-scrapers switch off their lights at night to help reduce the number of migratory birds hitting the buildings.
US accuses 11 of honey smuggling
US authorities indict 11 German and Chinese executives for conspiring to illegally import $40m worth of honey from China.
Discovery Channel gunman killed
Police shoot dead a gunman who took three hostages at the Discovery Communications HQ near Washington and free his prisoners.
Yemeni flight pair freed without charge
Two Yemenis arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of planning a terror attack are released, prosecutors in the Netherlands say.
US golfer's errant swing 'sparks 12-acre blaze'
A California wildfire was sparked when a golfer trying to hit a ball out of the rough struck his club against a rock, fire officials say.
Oval Office is redecorated for President Obama
One of the most famous parts of the White House, the president's Oval Office, is redecorated for Barack Obama.
Dell pulls out of battle for 3Par
Dell withdraws its bid for 3Par after rival Hewlett-Packard raises its offer for the data storage company to $2.1bn.
Apple launches MySpace challenger
Apple launches a music-based social network called Ping as part of its latest upgrade to the iTunes music software.
Lehman 'could have received help'
The former head of Lehman Brothers, Dick Fuld, blames regulators for the collapse of the Wall Street investment bank.
Canada
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US
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Puerto Rico
An overview of Puerto Rico, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media
How does Samsung's Galaxy Tab compare?
Tablet computers to rival Apple's iPad are creating a stir as one of Europe's largest technology shows, the IFA, gets under way in Berlin.
My dad worked for the mafia
Jennifer Mascia gave World News America a first person account of her extraordinary childhood and her surprise at finding out about her father's mafia past.
Washington Post Sports
Buckeyes get off to fast start
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Moments after brushing aside Marshall 45-7, Ohio State's players could finally say what they've been thinking about for a while.
 
Business - College football - Jim Tressel - Terrelle Pryor - Ohio State University
Iowa gives Ferentz extension through 2020
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Kirk Ferentz has said for years that he doesn't plan on leaving Iowa anytime soon, turning down overtures to the NFL seemingly offseason.
United States - Iowa - Sports - Kirk Ferentz - College football
Steelers QB Leftwich hurts left knee
PITTSBURGH -- Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich, expected to start during Ben Roethlisberger's suspension, has injured his left knee during the first half of an exhibition game against Carolina.
Pittsburgh Steelers - sport - NFL - Byron Leftwich - Ben Roethlisberger
Browns RB Hardesty hurts knee
CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Browns rookie running back Montario Hardesty left his exhibition debut because of an injured left knee.
Cleveland Browns - NFL - Sports - Football - American
Utley drives in six runs as Phillies top Rockies
DENVER -- Chase Utley drove in six runs and hit a grand slam to cap a nine-run seventh inning Thursday night as the Philadelphia Phillies overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 12-11.
Philadelphia Phillies - sport - Baseball - Chase Utley - Major League
Boston's Pedroia concedes surgery possible on foot
BALTIMORE -- Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is bracing for the possibility of having season-ending surgery on his broken left foot.
Health - Medicine - Podiatry - Medical Specialties - Boston Red Sox
U.S. pulls away in 2nd half to rout Tunisia
ISTANBUL -- With nothing to play for, the United States looked as if it didn't want to play.
Tunisia - Africa - United States - sport - Kevin Durant
Sharks sign G Antti Niemi
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Sharks have signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi.
Sport - San Jose Sharks - Antti Niemi - Hockey - Chicago Blackhawks
Woods looks to keep going at FedEx Cup
NORTON, Mass. -- A chart of FedEx Cup standings at the Deutsche Bank Championship showed Tiger Woods at the top, not unusual considering he was won the cup and its $10 million prize every year he has played.
sport - Soccer - Competitions - World Cup - 2006
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Alabama RB Richardson takes center stage
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Trent Richardson isn't new to the spotlight.
Trent Richardson - Mark Ingram - Alabama - Nick Saban - United States
Top Missouri basketball recruit will miss start of season
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A highly regarded basketball recruit will not start the season for the Missouri Tigers.
Sports - Basketball - Missouri - Training - Sexual assault
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Current Forecast for Leesburg
Friday, 3 September 2010
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