Highlights Of The Bipartisan U.S. Debt-Ceiling Deal -- L.A. Times
Congressional leaders spent Monday trying to sell their respective caucuses in the House and the Senate on the benefits of the debt-ceiling and deficit-reduction agreement struck over the weekend at the White House. Here are some elements of the deal:
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MIDDLE EAST
Arabs angry over Syria crackdown but governments silent.
Syria regime launches new attacks on Hama, other restive cities. Syrian tanks bombard residential areas of Hama. Tanks shell Syria's Hama for second day, 4 killed. Syrian troops attack Hama for 2nd day.
Yemeni airstrikes kill 15 suspected militants.
Israeli PM vows financial changes following nationwide protests.
Lebanese, Israeli troops exchange fire on border.
Yemen's Saleh calls for Ramadan talks to end crisis.
Iraq is MORE dangerous now than a year ago after resurgence in violence by Shi'ite militias.
Analysis: Kurds serve warning as U.S. withdrawal nears.
Turkish meeting shows who is in charge.
U.S. hikers expect Iran verdict soon.
ASIA
Sri Lanka admits to civilian deaths during war.
Japanese lawmakers denied entry in South Korea.
North Korea plans more discussions with U.S.. North Korea calls for early resumption of six-party talks.
China says Xinjiang attack linked to Pakistan.
Violence continues in Pakistan's Karachi; 200 killed in July.
Philippine troops hunt militants despite Ramadan.
AFRICA
Putin sees no military settlement for Libyan conflict.
Libya rebels making steady progress in western mountains. Benghazi clash exposes cracks in rebel ranks.
African Union sources: Al-Shabaab planning push during Ramadan.
Famine to spread in Somalia: UN.
Ethiopia plans ambitious resettlement of people buffeted by East Africa drought.
Rains add misery to Somalia's famine refugees Extremists' gunfire threatens Somali aid.
Egypt's army clashes with protesters in Tahrir. Protest leaders in Cairo suspend Tahrir Square sit-in.
Thousands protest on Morocco King's allegiance day.
West African pirates repelled after attack on Panama ships.
EUROPE
Putin says U.S. is a "parasite" on global economy.
UK set for low growth as the mood 'darkens'.
Norway Withdraws jets from Libya ops: Military.
Norwegians call for tougher laws after mass killing.
Serbia calls for peace in crisis with Kosovo.
Dutch police arrest 56 bikers over potential clash.
AMERICAS
Venezuela's Chavez loses hair from chemotherapy.
All 50 U.S. states see record highs in July.
Colombia's criminal networks consolidate around two forces.
Highlights of US budget and debt limit pact . White House, congressional leaders reach debt-limit deal. $2.4 trillion would be largest debt-limit increase in U.S. history.
Landslide re-election win for Buenos Aires mayor.
Venezuela plans 'to release 40% of prisoners'.
Mexico drug cartel suspect Acosta 'admits killings'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Two relatives to defend ‘Madam Al-Qaeda’ in court.
U.S. military chief cites progress against Haqqanis.
U.S. is refocused on covert strikes in Pakistan.
US drone strike kills 4 in NW Pakistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Europe, Asian factory growth stalls in July.
U.S. manufacturing growth hits lowest level in 2 years.
Oil prices rattled by Iraqi output.
10 signs the double-dip recession has begun.
HSBC to cut 30,000 jobs in global overhaul.
China central bank says inflation fight a policy priority.
Oil prices jump.