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Iraqi impasse deepens, raising fears of unrest

Nearly five months after disputed parliamentary elections, leading Iraqi politicians say they have all but abandoned hope of resolving an impasse over forming a new government before fall. The protracted stalemate is a scenario U.S. officials have long dreaded. By the end of August, the United States will declare the end of its combat mission in Iraq -- and reduce troop strength to 50,000 -- amid a deepening political crisis.

U.S. nears key step in European defense shield against Iranian missiles

The U.S. military is on the verge of activating a partial missile shield over southern Europe, part of an intensifying global effort to build defenses against Iranian missiles amid a deepening impasse over the country's nuclear ambitions.
In Germany, a memorial service for festival victims 13:34 July 31, 2010
Russia sends army to battle deadly wildfires 13:33 July 31, 2010
Pakistan spy scraps UK talks after PM's comments 13:41 July 31, 2010
Flu shots mandatory for students, teachers at DODDS-Europe schools 10:50 July 30, 2010

Afghan official: Three dead in Kunduz bombing

A former militia commander who supported the Afghan government and two others were killed Saturday night by a suicide bomber who blew himself up at a football game in northern Afghanistan, officials said.
Death toll in Pakistani floods surges past 800 18:57 July 31, 2010
Italian group says executions on the rise in Iraq 13:36 July 31, 2010
Israeli airstrike kills senior Hamas rocket maker 13:33 July 31, 2010
PLO official says Obama sends warning to Abbas 15:30 July 31, 2010

Coast Guard allows toxic chemical use on Gulf oil

The U.S. Coast Guard has routinely approved BP requests to use thousands of gallons of toxic chemical a day to break up oil slicks in the Gulf of Mexico despite a federal directive that the chemicals be used only rarely on surface waters, congressional investigators said Saturday after examining BP and government documents.
U.S. stalls on Sept. 11 trial for five at Gitmo 13:32 July 31, 2010
Squabbling companies must cooperate to plug well 15:52 July 31, 2010
A look inside the government's deportation flights 15:20 July 31, 2010
Uneasy in U.S., Iroquois believe survival's at stake 13:28 July 31, 2010

Pacific Sportsblog

Things learned in USFJ-AFL Week 14.0, Torii Bowl edition

Going back to basics -- smashmouth football -- boost Yokota to first Torii Bowl title, first USFJ crown in 16 years.
Stripes Central

Gates, Mullen invade Sunday airwaves

For her very first episode, ABC's This Week with Christiane Amanpour leads off with Defense Secretary Robert Gates and the war in Afghanistan.
Europe Sportsblog

KMC heads into quarterfinals on a positive note

The Kaiserslautern Military Community’s 11- and 12-year-old all-stars handed the Czech Republic its first loss in Little League Baseball’s European Regional tournament Saturday in Kutno, Poland.
Stripes Central

What do you think: Does race affect promotions?

A study found that white sailors are more likely to be made noncommissioned officers than black and Hispanic sailors.
The Rumor Doctor

Did Obama really say that about vets?

Chain e-mail claims he ridiculed veterans, but those comments didn't come from him.
Europe Sportsblog

KMC all-stars rebound with big win

Kaiserslautern Military Community all-stars pound out victory over Moldova in Little League European Regional tournament.