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• Ecuador to give Assange asylum decision Thursday
• Lebanon kidnap fans fear of Syria spillover
• Atheism on the rise around the globe
• Special ops group attacks Obama over bin Laden bragging, leaks
• Iraqi hero charged in Colorado Springs sex assault
• Bahrain's Gulf Air to resume flights to Iraq, Iran
• Iraq chief of Kuwait's Zain resigns: company
• Iraq bombings and shooting kill 10 people: officials
• Iraq car bombs, blast kill 9, wound 34: sources
• Syria's civil war and the geopolitics overtaking it
• ‘War Is Neither Amusing Nor Entertaining’: Nobel Peace Laureates Condemn NBC’s ‘Stars Earn Stripes’
• Is Ryan Really a Fiscal Hawk?
• Global PE Market Potential Reviewed in New Merchant Research & Consulting Report Published at MarketPublishers.com
• Biden's Verbal Gaffe Adds to a Long History of Presidential Campaign Blunders
• Japan held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela in friendly
• Bahrain's Gulf Air to resume Iraq, Iran flights
• Is the Taliban wearing out its welcome in Afghanistan?
• Crowd-Sourcing the Debates: 32 Challenging Questions for Romney and Obama
• Mark Thompson remade 'Auntie Beeb' for digital era
• Vision TV Network airs Arabic and Muslim channels on FreeviewHD with two month free to view trial
• Possible war with Iran could be month-long affair: Israel minister
• UPDATE 1-Soccer-Japan held 1-1 by Venezuela in Sapporo
• Soccer-Japan held 1-1 by Venezuela in Sapporo
• National PTSD Consortium To Improve Diagnosis, Treatment
• Main players in Syria's civil war
• Accused Afghan people smuggler loses court bid to foil extradition from Malaysia to Australia
• New Xulon Book Encourages an Intimate Relationship with God
• Today in History
• Venezuela's Chavez says U.S. given access to "mercenary" suspect
• Depression and the Recession: UK Suicides Rose With Economic Downturn

Ecuador to give Assange asylum decision Thursday Posted: 15 Aug 2012 04:13 PM PDT Ecuador said it would announce its decision on granting asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Thursday, and slammed Britain for threatening to storm Quito's mission in London to retrieve him.

Lebanon kidnap fans fear of Syria spillover Posted: 15 Aug 2012 03:21 PM PDT BEIRUT/ALEPPO (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has told citizens to leave Lebanon after a mass kidnapping in retaliation for events in Syria raised fears that violence may be spilling across a region riven by sectarian rancor and great power rivalries. On a day when Lebanese captives held by Syrian rebels were among the wounded in a deadly air strike by government forces, citizens of Turkey and Saudi Arabia, key backers of the mainly Sunni Muslim insurgency, were seized along with about 20 Syrians by Beirut Shi'ites in an area run by Iranian-backed Hezbollah. ...

Atheism on the rise around the globe Posted: 15 Aug 2012 01:35 PM PDT Atheism is on the rise in the United States and elsewhere while religiosity is declining, according to a new worldwide poll. "The Global Index of Religiosity and Atheism," conducted by WIN-Gallup International headquartered in Switzerland, found that the number of Americans who say they are "religious" dropped from 73 percent in 2005 – when the poll was last conducted – to 60 percent. Those who said they were "convinced" atheists rose from 1 to 5 percent. And 33 percent of the people polled said that they don't consider themselves as a "religious person."

Special ops group attacks Obama over bin Laden bragging, leaks Posted: 15 Aug 2012 01:08 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of former U.S. intelligence and Special Forces operatives is set to launch a media campaign, including TV ads, that scolds President Barack Obama for taking credit for the killing of Osama bin Laden and argues that high-level leaks are endangering American lives. Leaders of the group, the Special Operations OPSEC Education Fund Inc, say it is nonpartisan and unconnected to any political party or presidential campaign. ...

Iraqi hero charged in Colorado Springs sex assault Posted: 15 Aug 2012 12:11 PM PDT An Iraqi man hailed as a hero for helping U.S. soldiers in Iraq is one of five Iraqis accused of rape-related charges after a woman suffered serious injuries during a sex assault in Colorado Springs.

Bahrain's Gulf Air to resume flights to Iraq, Iran Posted: 15 Aug 2012 11:42 AM PDT Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air will resume flights to Iraq and Iran on September 20 after a hiatus of 17 months, the tiny Gulf kingdom's official BNA news agency said on Wednesday.

Iraq chief of Kuwait's Zain resigns: company Posted: 15 Aug 2012 11:26 AM PDT The head of Zain Iraq, the country's biggest mobile phone company, has resigned and will be temporarily replaced by the company's chairman, Zain said in a statement on Wednesday.

Iraq bombings and shooting kill 10 people: officials Posted: 15 Aug 2012 11:14 AM PDT Four bombings and a shooting killed 10 people and wounded 36 others in Iraq on Wednesday, security and medical officials said.

Iraq car bombs, blast kill 9, wound 34: sources Posted: 15 Aug 2012 11:14 AM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Two car bombs and a third blast killed at least nine people in Iraq on Wednesday, officials and security sources said, the latest in a spate of attacks raising fears of a return to widespread violence. The first bomb hit a commercial district in the town of Baquba, 65 km (40 miles) northeast of Baghdad, just after locals had gathered to break their Ramadan fast, said the sources. Two people were killed and nine injured in the town in the central province of Diyala, police and hospital sources said. ...

Syria's civil war and the geopolitics overtaking it Posted: 15 Aug 2012 10:59 AM PDT Syria's civil war grinds on. Rebel forces claimed responsibility for a massive bomb blast in Damascus today that they said targeted a meeting of senior officers in Bashar al-Assad's Army. In the past week, rebel forces were routed from some neighborhoods of Aleppo, the country's commercial capital, after a hail of shells killed rebel fighters and civilians alike and left many districts of the city in ruins.

‘War Is Neither Amusing Nor Entertaining’: Nobel Peace Laureates Condemn NBC’s ‘Stars Earn Stripes’ Posted: 15 Aug 2012 10:50 AM PDT NBC's newest reality series, Stars Earn Stripes, which pits celebrities against each other in athletic challenges inspired by real military exercises, debuted two nights ago and has been under fire from military family members and Nobel Peace laureates ever since.

Is Ryan Really a Fiscal Hawk? Posted: 15 Aug 2012 10:41 AM PDT Back in November of 2003, the White House was worried. So were House Republican leaders.

Global PE Market Potential Reviewed in New Merchant Research & Consulting Report Published at MarketPublishers.com Posted: 15 Aug 2012 10:32 AM PDT New market report "Polyethylene (HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE) Global Market Analysis 2012 and Forecast up to 2017" developed by Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd. The report finds that China will continue to remain the world's largest importer of polyethylene despite lots of polyethylene capacity additions expected to come on stream in the next few years. ...

Biden's Verbal Gaffe Adds to a Long History of Presidential Campaign Blunders Posted: 15 Aug 2012 10:19 AM PDT Vice President Joe Biden created a stir when he told supporters in Virginia on Tuesday that the policies of the Republican Party would "put y'all back in chains." Republican nominee Mitt Romney called Biden's comment "angry and desperate." Meanwhile, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani questioned Biden's fitness to serve as vice president saying that "he's just not very smart."

Japan held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela in friendly Posted: 15 Aug 2012 09:08 AM PDT Yasuhito Endo's goal was cancelled by Nicolas Fedor as Japan were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Wednesday in a warm-up game ahead of the final round of World Cup qualifiers.

Bahrain's Gulf Air to resume Iraq, Iran flights Posted: 15 Aug 2012 08:57 AM PDT Bahrain's national airline plans to restart flights to Iran and Iraq after halting service to the Shiite-led countries at the height of anti-government unrest last year.

Is the Taliban wearing out its welcome in Afghanistan? Posted: 15 Aug 2012 08:02 AM PDT After US Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales allegedly walked off a US base in Kandahar last March and went house to house, killing a total of 17 Afghan civilians, many worried that the Taliban would capitalize on the incident and the long restive province would revert to violence.

Crowd-Sourcing the Debates: 32 Challenging Questions for Romney and Obama Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:49 AM PDT On Tuesday, I made a plea for better questions for presidential debates. Here's what you came up with:

Mark Thompson remade 'Auntie Beeb' for digital era Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:25 AM PDT In BBC boss Mark Thompson, the New York Times has chosen a chief executive who has never worked at a newspaper — but has plenty of experience reshaping a venerable media institution for the digital age.

Vision TV Network airs Arabic and Muslim channels on FreeviewHD with two month free to view trial Posted: 15 Aug 2012 06:21 AM PDT • Al Arabiya, MuslimTV and Arabia One packages available on Freeview Channel 115• 19 channels free to view for first two months • Al Arabiya free to viewLondon, UK (PRWEB) August 15, 2012 Vision247 today announced the availability of Muslim and Arabic language channels on the Vision TV Network. The 19 new channels provide live streamed international broadcasts via internet connected FreeviewHD devices for viewers throughout the UK. ...

Possible war with Iran could be month-long affair: Israel minister Posted: 15 Aug 2012 06:15 AM PDT JERUSALEM (Reuters) - War with Iran would probably turn into a month-long conflict on various fronts with missile strikes on Israeli cities and some 500 dead, Israel's civil defense minister said in an interview published on Wednesday. "There is no room for hysteria. Israel's home front is prepared as never before," Matan Vilnai, a former general who is about to leave his cabinet post to become ambassador to China, told the Maariv daily. The interview coincided with Israeli media reports over the past week suggesting that Israel might attack Iran's nuclear facilities before the U.S. ...

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Japan held 1-1 by Venezuela in Sapporo Posted: 15 Aug 2012 06:06 AM PDT * Venezuela hit back after early blow * Kagawa fluffs his lines after big move (Adds quotes) TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Asian soccer champions Japan wereheld 1-1 by Venezuela on Wednesday in the first of two warm-upmatches before the resumption of the final round of regionalWorld Cup qualifiers. Yasuhito Endo put the Blue Samurai in front in the 14thminute at a sellout Sapporo Dome, sweeping home after a dazzlingrun down the right from Yuichi Komano. ...

Soccer-Japan held 1-1 by Venezuela in Sapporo Posted: 15 Aug 2012 05:31 AM PDT TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Asian champions Japan were held1-1 by Venezuela on Wednesday in the first of two warm-upmatches before the resumption of the final round of regionalWorld Cup qualifiers. Yasuhito Endo put the Blue Samurai in front in the 14thminute at a sellout Sapporo Dome, sweeping home after a dazzlingrun down the right from Yuichi Komano. Spain-based striker Miku pegged Japan back, twisting whileon the ground to deftly poke the loose ball past goalkeeper EijiKawashima with the outside of his right boot. ...

National PTSD Consortium To Improve Diagnosis, Treatment Posted: 15 Aug 2012 05:05 AM PDT Half of patients suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are not identified, and treatment for those who are diagnosed is only partially effective, leading Draper Laboratory to form a consortium of nationally-recognized experts on PTSD to improve diagnostic tools and treatment outcomes. ...

Main players in Syria's civil war Posted: 15 Aug 2012 02:10 AM PDT Here are key players in the Syrian civil war:

Accused Afghan people smuggler loses court bid to foil extradition from Malaysia to Australia Posted: 15 Aug 2012 12:58 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia's highest court has refused to free an Afghan carpet seller expected to be extradited to Australia on charges of people smuggling.

New Xulon Book Encourages an Intimate Relationship with God Posted: 15 Aug 2012 12:25 AM PDT Toney pens title to comfort readers in knowing they are not alone in their struggleMaitland, FL (PRWEB) August 15, 2012 Within the pages of Joyce J. Toney's new book, Prayers From the Front Lines ($14.99, paperback, 978-1-62230-682-4; $7.49, e-book, 978-1-62230-683-1) readers will discover inspiration for every situation in life. Toney shares her personal experiences, a past filled with trials, which eventually reveal triumph and victory. The author uses her prayers in this book as a tool to reach the reader and assist them in receiving God's intervention. ...

Today in History Posted: 14 Aug 2012 09:01 PM PDT Today is Wednesday, Aug. 15, the 228th day of 2012. There are 138 days left in the year.

Venezuela's Chavez says U.S. given access to "mercenary" suspect Posted: 14 Aug 2012 08:32 PM PDT CARACAS (Reuters) - U.S. officials will be allowed access on Wednesday to an American citizen arrested in Venezuela on suspicion of being a mercenary, President Hugo Chavez said. Clearly implying a plot was afoot less than two months before a presidential election, the socialist leader has said the man was detained entering illegally from Colombia a week ago and sought to destroy some coordinates in a notebook at the time. Foes have scoffed at Chavez's statements, saying it is typical of him to invent tales of U.S.-backed aggression against him at election time. ...

Depression and the Recession: UK Suicides Rose With Economic Downturn Posted: 14 Aug 2012 04:42 PM PDT The recession has reached beyond U.S. shores, and with it has come tragedy: A study links the economic downturn in England with a rise in suicides.

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