Syrian rebels capture main military airport near Turkish border

Syrian rebels capture main military airport near Turkish border

August 6, 2013 - 09:17 AMT  05:17 GMT
"The airport has been fully liberated. The remnants of the Assad gangs are now being chased," a statement said.
Japan marks 68th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing

Japan marks 68th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing

August 6, 2013 - 09:10 AMT  05:10 GMT
There are over 200,000 "hibakusha," surviving victims from the atomic bombings, with an average age of nearly 79.
3 killed, 3 wounded in Pennsylvania shooting

3 killed, 3 wounded in Pennsylvania shooting

August 6, 2013 - 09:02 AMT  05:02 GMT
When he re-entered the building, he was restrained by two people, police said. There were around 15 people at the meeting.
Amazon boss buys Washington Post for $250mln

Amazon boss buys Washington Post for $250mln

August 6, 2013 - 09:00 AMT  05:00 GMT
The Washington Post Company also owns Kaplan, a test preparation company, in addition to other properties.
Intercepted al Qaeda leaders’ records sparked embassy closures: report

Intercepted al Qaeda leaders’ records sparked embassy closures: report

August 6, 2013 - 08:58 AMT  04:58 GMT
Counterterrorism officials said, Zawahri has elevated Wuhayshi to what one official described as the new “general manager”.
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