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World News (in English) 
Here's a top 10 of world news items, in English. We're aiming at providing an unbiased view on global news, mixing together news sources from the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
July is deadliest month of Afghan war for US
By ROBERT H. REID 2010-07-30T12:21:36Z KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Three U.S. troops died in blasts in Afghanistan, bringing the death toll for July to at least 63 and surpassing the previous month's record as the deadliest for American forces in the nearly 9-year-old war.... (Associated Press 30/07 14:21)
» US has deadliest Afghan war month (BBC News 30/07 13:48)
» July is deadliest month of Afghan war for US (Associated Press 30/07 14:21)
» July Becomes Deadliest Month Of Afghan War (NPR 30/07 08:55)
» 3 US Deaths Make July Deadliest Month of Afghan War (AOL News 30/07 12:26)
» July is deadliest month for U.S. in Afghan war (MSNBC 30/07 10:09)
Pakistan flood death toll tops 300
Villagers move to safety from a flooded village near Nowshera, in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa province, on Thursday. (Mohammad Sajjad/Associated Press) Massive flooding in Pakistan has killed at least 313 people as monsoon rains continue to bloat rivers, submerge villages and trigger landslides, according to... (World News 30/07 14:19)
Incoming BP chief to outline Gulf recovery plan
Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is set to outline his company's long-term efforts to help the Gulf of Mexico recover from the oil spill Friday morning. Gulf of Mexico - Oil spill - BP - Environment - Business (MSNBC 30/07 13:44)
Disney to sell Miramax for over $660 million
Walt Disney Co has agreed to sell Miramax, the studio behind such films as "Trainspotting" and "No Country for Old Men," for more than $660 million to Filmyard Holdings LLC, ending months of talks between the media group and a star-studded cast of bidders. Miramax Films - Miramax - Disney - Walt Disney Company - Movie studio (MSNBC 30/07 14:26)
Saudi, Syrian leaders visit Lebanon amid tension (AP)
AP - The leaders of Syria and Saudi Arabia launched an unprecedented effort Friday to defuse fears of violence over upcoming indictments in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. (Yahoo! News 30/07 14:37)
Wildfire explodes in rural hills near Los Angeles
By 2010-07-30T11:56:15Z PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) -- Firefighters plan an aggressive air attack at first light Friday against a fast-moving wildfire that exploded in northern Los Angeles County, chewing through more than 7 square miles of dry brush, forcing thousands of evacuations and burning at least three structures.... (Associated Press 30/07 13:56)
Four fined over SA 'racist video'
Four white South Africans are fined $2,700 (£1,700) each after making a video humiliating black university workers. (BBC News 30/07 13:30)
US Embassy workers tested after suspicious letter (AP)
AP - Two men who work for the U.S. Embassy in Paris underwent medical tests after handling a suspicious letter Friday, but the embassy said preliminary analysis suggested it was not harmful. (Yahoo! News 30/07 14:33)
Prescott Iraq intelligence doubts
The intelligence on Iraq's weapons threat was "not very substantial", former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott says. (BBC News 30/07 13:27)
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Mexican army kills kingpin in drug war coup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexican soldiers killed drug boss Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel on Thursday, the first major triumph this year for President Felipe Calderon's war against drug cartels but one that is unlikely to end spiraling violence. (Reuters 30/07 12:32)
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