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• Obama to Republicans: stop playing politics with military
• Obama vs. Romney: VFW hosting campaign side trip into foreign policy
• U.S. shifting Syria focus from U.N. diplomacy to aiding rebels
• Syria threatens to use chemical arms if attacked
• Obama Defends Foreign Policy Record, Declares 'New Era' of US Leadership
• Obama, Romney jab anew, foreign affairs at fore
• A Gun Control Reboot?, Star of Romney Ad Got Govt. Help, Rubio to Campaign for Romney in Nevada (PM Note)
• At VFW, Obama defends foreign policy record
• Attacks bring Iraq's deadliest day in 2 years
• Iraqi PM orders all borders open to Syria refugees
• Spate of attacks kills 107 across Iraq
• Syrian refugee numbers rise, plan needed, EU says
• 111 killed in Iraq's deadliest day in two years
• Syria holds out threat of chemical weapons against 'exterior aggression'
• EU to help refugees as Syria war escalates
• Obama, Romney ease back into fighting mode
• Obama Campaign Pressures Romney for Policy Specifics on Foreign Trip
• Obama, Romney take campaign to West Coast
• In Taji, lives torn apart by brutal attacks
• EU tightens arms embargo on Syria
• Disabled Veteran's YouTube Complaint Against United Airlines Goes Viral
• Colorado town, Obama honor shooting victims
• Iraq bombs aim to stir sectarian strife: Iran
• Iraq allows in Syrian refugees in change of heart
• Iraq attacks kill 106 in deadliest day in 2 years
• In Iraq's deadliest day in 2 years, co-ordinated string of attacks nationwide kill at least 106
• Iranians on trial in Kenya deny bomb plot charges
• Bipartisanship On The Greens To Benefit Wounded Warriors
• Iraqi PM orders all borders open to Syria refugees: Iraqi general
• President Obama Praises Self for Ending War in Iraq on Bloodiest Day of the Year in That Country
• Russia to become WTO's 156th member on Aug 22
• Steamer’s Carpet Care Offers Carpet Cleanings to Military Families Through Operation Homefront
• Iraq rejects Arab calls for Assad to go-government spox
• Analysis: Saudi Shi'ite protests show rise of more radical generation
• US Osprey aircraft arrive in Japan amid protests
• Netanyahu's ex-deputy appears to dissent on Iran
• 10 Things to Know for Monday
• Coordinated Iraq attacks kill 103
• Campaign resumes after pause for Colorado shooting
• Factbox - Regions where water disputes are fuelling tensions

Obama to Republicans: stop playing politics with military Posted: 23 Jul 2012 05:06 PM PDT RENO, Nevada (Reuters) - President Barack Obama challenged Republicans on Monday to stop "playing politics" with the U.S. military in a fight over end-of-year budget cuts that would strike the defense industry if Congress does not agree on a new deficit-cutting deal. Republicans and Obama's Democrats are at odds over how to avoid triggering billions of dollars in across-the-board federal budget cuts resulting from a "sequestration" mechanism put in place by Congress in 2011 as part of its solution to break an impasse over the U.S. government's borrowing limit. ...

Obama vs. Romney: VFW hosting campaign side trip into foreign policy Posted: 23 Jul 2012 04:53 PM PDT President Obama told the Veterans of Foreign Wars Monday that he has kept the promises he made to them as a candidate four years ago – to wind down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, to "take the fight to Al Qaeda," and to renew America's global leadership – and said it is now time to turn America's focus to serving the thousands of veterans who after a decade of war will be returning to civilian life.

U.S. shifting Syria focus from U.N. diplomacy to aiding rebels Posted: 23 Jul 2012 04:49 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration, shifting its focus away from deadlocked U.N. diplomacy over Syria, is now seeking ways to further bolster Syrian rebel forces, including increased supplies of communications equipment and sharing of intelligence, U.S. sources said on Monday. The stepped-up U.S. effort to assist the fractious Syrian opposition comes as Washington turns to like-minded Western and Arab countries to help ratchet up pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whose vulnerability was laid bare last week with a deadly bomb attack on his inner circle. ...

Syria threatens to use chemical arms if attacked Posted: 23 Jul 2012 04:23 PM PDT Syria admitted Monday it has chemical weapons and warned of using them if attacked, though not against its own civilians, as regime troops reclaimed most of Damascus after a week of heavy clashes.

Obama Defends Foreign Policy Record, Declares 'New Era' of US Leadership Posted: 23 Jul 2012 04:12 PM PDT RENO, Nev. — President Obama today argued that his foreign policy has ushered in a "new era of American leadership," while suggesting that Republican rival Mitt Romney has not shown he is ready to be commander in chief. "Four years ago, I made you a...

Obama, Romney jab anew, foreign affairs at fore Posted: 23 Jul 2012 03:45 PM PDT Their goodwill moment gone, President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney plunged back into their acrimonious political campaign on Monday, Obama doubting Romney's readiness to be commander in chief, Romney accusing the president's team of offering "almost all attack ads."

A Gun Control Reboot?, Star of Romney Ad Got Govt. Help, Rubio to Campaign for Romney in Nevada (PM Note) Posted: 23 Jul 2012 03:02 PM PDT Watch This – Ice T – America's Gun Rights Ambassador to England - http://abcn.ws/LJl4Wr More Signs Democrats Have Lost Their Stomach for Gun Control - The guy who as a presidential candidate bragged of being the author of the lapsed assault weapons ban – Joe...

At VFW, Obama defends foreign policy record Posted: 23 Jul 2012 02:08 PM PDT Plunging back into divisive politics, President Barack Obama on Monday declared he has kept the United States safe while suggesting that Republican Mitt Romney has offered little to show he is ready to be commander in chief. Mere days after a massacre in Colorado silenced the campaign in deference to the grieving, the bruising fight was on again.

Attacks bring Iraq's deadliest day in 2 years Posted: 23 Jul 2012 01:34 PM PDT A startling spasm of violence shook more than a dozen Iraqi cities Monday, killing over 100 people in coordinated bombings and shootings and wounding twice as many in the country's deadliest day in more than two years.

Iraqi PM orders all borders open to Syria refugees Posted: 23 Jul 2012 01:30 PM PDT AL-WALEED, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has ordered his country's borders to be opened up to allow Syrian refugees fleeing violence at home to enter Iraq, his office said on Monday. The order - circulated to the Iraqi army, border guard forces, Red Crescent and other government officials - said preparations should be made to receive Syrians "whose extraordinary conditions in their country oblige them to change location," a statement from Maliki's office said. ...

Spate of attacks kills 107 across Iraq Posted: 23 Jul 2012 01:02 PM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least 107 people were killed in bomb and gun attacks in Iraq on Monday, a day after 20 died in explosions, in a coordinated surge of violence against mostly Shi'ite Muslim targets. The bloodshed, which coincided with an intensifying of the conflict in neighboring Syria, pointed up the deficiencies of the Iraqi security forces, which failed to prevent insurgents from striking in multiple locations across the country. ...

Syrian refugee numbers rise, plan needed, EU says Posted: 23 Jul 2012 12:44 PM PDT NICOSIA (Reuters) - The number of Syrian refugees fleeing fighting in their country has reached 115,000 and aid agencies must develop a plan to deal with the growing humanitarian emergency, EU officials said on Monday. "It's a horrible situation there, changing by the hour," Ceclia Malmstrom. European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs, told journalists following a meeting of aid officials in Cyprus. Cyprus, which holds the rotating six month EU presidency, is the closest member state to Syria, separated by a 170 km stretch of sea. ...

111 killed in Iraq's deadliest day in two years Posted: 23 Jul 2012 12:31 PM PDT A wave of violence killed 111 people across Iraq on Monday, the country's deadliest day in two and a half years, after Al-Qaeda warned it would seek to retake territory and mount new attacks.

Syria holds out threat of chemical weapons against 'exterior aggression' Posted: 23 Jul 2012 11:23 AM PDT The regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad gave a part-reassuring, part-worrisome answer Monday to growing international concerns about the country's substantial stockpile of chemical weapons.

EU to help refugees as Syria war escalates Posted: 23 Jul 2012 11:06 AM PDT As tens of thousands of Syrians flee escalating war and chaos, the EU mulled ways of boosting humanitarian aid while beefing up sanctions and tightening an arms embargo against the regime Monday.

Obama, Romney ease back into fighting mode Posted: 23 Jul 2012 10:58 AM PDT Silenced for a weekend, the race for the White House reverted to divisive form Monday, as President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney found enough distance from a national tragedy to get back to the politics of getting elected.

Obama Campaign Pressures Romney for Policy Specifics on Foreign Trip Posted: 23 Jul 2012 10:45 AM PDT Officials speaking for President Obama's campaign today challenged Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to provide clarity and specifics about his foreign policy positions when the former governor travels this week to Europe and the Middle East. "The bar really is whether or not Mitt Romney...

Obama, Romney take campaign to West Coast Posted: 23 Jul 2012 10:31 AM PDT The acrimonious presidential campaign eases back into action Monday after a weekend pause for the nation to absorb the shock of a horrific mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater.

In Taji, lives torn apart by brutal attacks Posted: 23 Jul 2012 10:25 AM PDT As 11-year-old Mohammed sat on the ruins of what was, until a few hours ago, his home, his father frantically searched for shelter to protect them from Iraq's boiling summer.

EU tightens arms embargo on Syria Posted: 23 Jul 2012 10:10 AM PDT The European Union on Monday tightened sanctions on Syria and required member nations to board ships and airplanes carrying suspicious cargo to the country, as foreign ministers warned that the escalating violence there was sparking a refugee crisis for its neighbors.

Disabled Veteran's YouTube Complaint Against United Airlines Goes Viral Posted: 23 Jul 2012 09:13 AM PDT United Airlines, the subject of a hugely successful YouTube campaign by a disgruntled customer in 2009, is once again the subject of a viral YouTube complaint, this time by a disabled veteran.

Colorado town, Obama honor shooting victims Posted: 23 Jul 2012 08:55 AM PDT AURORA, Colo. (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met with friends and family of the Colorado movie theater shooting victims on Sunday as the town of Aurora mourned the 12 who died. Obama joined local officials and residents in refusing to utter the name of the alleged shooter, James Eagan Holmes. Police say Holmes, 24, was dressed in body armor and toting three guns when he opened fire at a midnight screening of the new Batman movie. Fifty-eight people were injured in the shooting. Holmes, who was apprehended moments after the massacre, is to make his first court appearance on Monday. ...

Iraq bombs aim to stir sectarian strife: Iran Posted: 23 Jul 2012 08:48 AM PDT The deadly string of bombings in Iraq on Monday aim to foment sectarian strife and threaten the country's independence, neighbour and Shiite ally Iran said.

Iraq allows in Syrian refugees in change of heart Posted: 23 Jul 2012 08:43 AM PDT Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Monday instructed Iraq's security forces and Red Crescent to allow in Syrian refugees and provide them with support, reversing an earlier decision.

Iraq attacks kill 106 in deadliest day in 2 years Posted: 23 Jul 2012 08:32 AM PDT Bombings and shootings ripped across Iraq on Monday, killing at least 106 people in the deadliest day in more than two years. The coordinated attacks in 15 cities sent a chilling warning that al-Qaida is slowly resurging in the security vacuum created by a weak government in Baghdad and the departure of the U.S. military seven months ago.

In Iraq's deadliest day in 2 years, co-ordinated string of attacks nationwide kill at least 106 Posted: 23 Jul 2012 08:07 AM PDT BAGHDAD - Bombings and shootings ripped across Iraq on Monday, killing at least 106 people in the deadliest day in more than two years. The co-ordinated attacks in 15 cities sent a chilling warning that al-Qaida is slowly resurging in the security vacuum created by a weak government in Baghdad and the departure of the U.S. military seven months ago.

Iranians on trial in Kenya deny bomb plot charges Posted: 23 Jul 2012 08:04 AM PDT NAIROBI (Reuters) - Two Iranians suspected of plotting to make bombs for attacks in Kenyan cities denied the charges against them at the first day of their trial in Nairobi on Monday. At least 32 people have been killed in a series of attacks in the capital, the port city of Mombasa, and the northern town of Garissa since Kenyan troops invaded Somalia last October to crush al Shabaab insurgents blamed for a surge in violence and kidnappings. ...

Bipartisanship On The Greens To Benefit Wounded Warriors Posted: 23 Jul 2012 08:02 AM PDT The U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress' annual bipartisan "Congressional Charity Golf Classic," paired current and Former Members of Congress together with wounded warriors in the spirit of service.

Iraqi PM orders all borders open to Syria refugees: Iraqi general Posted: 23 Jul 2012 07:59 AM PDT AL-WALEED, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has told Iraq's border officials to allow Syrian refugees into the county, a senior border commander said. "The order came 30 minutes ago," General Issam Yassim told Reuters at Iraq's southern Al-Waleed border crossing with Syria, 560 km west of Baghdad. He said it applied to all Iraqi border crossings with Syria. Al-Waleed, one of Iraq's three main border crossings with Syria, is held by Syrian government forces and has been the main crossing point for Iraqis fleeing the violence in Syria, especially from Damascus. ...

President Obama Praises Self for Ending War in Iraq on Bloodiest Day of the Year in That Country Posted: 23 Jul 2012 07:45 AM PDT Is it bad timing or irrelevant? President Obama's campaign today released a video praising the president for ending the war in Iraq. It turns out that today has proven to be the deadliest day of the year in that country. A wave of attacks throughout...

Russia to become WTO's 156th member on Aug 22 Posted: 23 Jul 2012 07:23 AM PDT GENEVA (Reuters) - Russia formally notified the World Trade Organization on Monday that it had ratified its membership agreement, meaning it will become the 156th member of the trade rules club on Aug 22. The $1.9 trillion Russian economy, the world's ninth largest, was the biggest still outside the WTO. Countries joining the body have to agree terms with all existing members and bring their laws into line with WTO rules. Once they have received the green light for membership, they must ratify their membership deal. ...

Steamer’s Carpet Care Offers Carpet Cleanings to Military Families Through Operation Homefront Posted: 23 Jul 2012 07:02 AM PDT To help military families welcome their loved ones home, Steamer's Carpet Care has partnered with Operation Homefront by giving free carpet cleanings to qualified military families.SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (PRWEB) July 23, 2012 San Antonio carpet cleaners, Steamer's Carpet Care, has partnered with Operation Homefront to make available a number of free carpet cleanings to the families of soldiers in the San Antonio and New Braunfels areas.The service is being offered to all military families, but priority is given to the families of soldiers returning home. ...

Iraq rejects Arab calls for Assad to go-government spox Posted: 23 Jul 2012 06:26 AM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq on Monday rejected Arab League calls for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down, saying it was for the Syrian people alone to decide his fate, a government spokesman said. "The Iraqi delegation put forward their reservation. It is not usual for the ministerial council to ask someone to leave. This is the sole responsibility of the Syrian people and others should not interfere," government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said. ...

Analysis: Saudi Shi'ite protests show rise of more radical generation Posted: 23 Jul 2012 06:21 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Renewed unrest among minority Shi'ite Muslims in Saudi Arabia have exposed a rift between their traditional leaders and a younger, more radical generation exasperated by what they see as persistent discrimination in the mainly Sunni Muslim kingdom. Three young men were shot dead by security forces in exchanges of fire in the country's east this month sparked by the arrest of a radical cleric on July 8, raising the death toll from such incidents since November to nine. "The youth, the young people, want a change. They want something different. ...

US Osprey aircraft arrive in Japan amid protests Posted: 23 Jul 2012 06:19 AM PDT A shipload of the U.S. military's latest transport aircraft arrived in Japan on Monday amid protests over safety issues that have aggravated longstanding grassroots concern over the presence of American bases in the country.

Netanyahu's ex-deputy appears to dissent on Iran Posted: 23 Jul 2012 06:15 AM PDT JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's former top political partner put him on notice on Monday he would not back Israeli military "adventures", comments that appeared to caution against possible action against Iran. Shaul Mofaz, now opposition leader, made the remarks less than a week after pulling his centrist Kadima party out of the governing coalition, where he served as vice premier for more than two months. As a member of Netanyahu's security cabinet, Mofaz was privy to deliberations on Iran's nuclear program. ...

10 Things to Know for Monday Posted: 23 Jul 2012 05:44 AM PDT Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (all times EDT):

Coordinated Iraq attacks kill 103 Posted: 23 Jul 2012 05:04 AM PDT Bombings and shootings ripped across Iraq on Monday, killing at least 103 people in the deadliest day this year. The coordinated attacks in 13 cities sent a chilling warning that al-Qaida is slowly resurging in the security vacuum created by a weak government in Baghdad and the departure of the U.S. military seven months ago.

Campaign resumes after pause for Colorado shooting Posted: 23 Jul 2012 05:01 AM PDT The acrimonious presidential campaign eases back into action Monday after a weekend pause for the nation to absorb the shock of a horrific mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater.

Factbox - Regions where water disputes are fuelling tensions Posted: 23 Jul 2012 03:25 AM PDT July 23 (AlertNet) - Disputes over water are common around the world, exacerbated by climate change, growing populations, rapid urbanisation, increased irrigation and a rising demand for alternative energy sources such as hydroelectricity. Following are a few of the regions where competition for water from major rivers systems is fuelling tension. SOUTH ASIA India is home to three major river systems -- the Ganges, Brahmaputra and the Indus -- which support 700 million people. As an upstream nation, it controls water flows to Bangladesh to the east and Pakistan to the west. ...

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