01-Aug-2013 23:44

US to close embassies Sunday over security fears: State Dept - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h4HDyGIim8evL2ka4dDxr4hNzdiw?docId%3DCNG.1f32873c316c3cd7b40ee6b603e42bd5.e1

Edward Snowden leaves airport after Russia grants asylum, says "the law is ... - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57596493/edward-snowden-leaves-airport-after-russia-grants-asylum-says-the-law-is-winning/

Kerry visit casts Pakistan more as partner than pariah (+video) - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2013/0801/Kerry-visit-casts-Pakistan-more-as-partner-than-pariah-video

Italy's Highest Court Upholds Berlusconi Tax Fraud Sentence - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/world/europe/ruling-on-berlusconi-case-by-italys-top-court-is-expected.html

Here Are Google's First New Ads For The Moto X Phone (GOOG) - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/Here-Are-Google-s-First-New-Ads-For-The-Moto-X-4701489.php

Former Goldman Trader Is Found Liable in Mortgage Deal - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/former-goldman-trader-is-found-liable-in-mortgage-deal/

Senate Approves UN Nominee - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/us/politics/senate-approves-un-nominee.html

Obama Chooses John Koskinen as Next US IRS Commissioner - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/obama-chooses-john-koskinen-as-next-u-s-irs-commissioner.html

Protesters rally at Ford Meade to support Bradley Manning - UPI.com :: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/08/01/Protesters-rally-at-Ford-Meade-to-support-Bradley-Manning/7901375392424/?spt%3Dhs%26or%3Dtn

Ariel Castro sentenced to life in prison - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ariel-castro-sentencing-20130801,0,4945208.story