1. Attacks kill 50 in Kabul, hopes of weakened Taliban fade
KABUL - A day-long spate of militant attacks on Afghan army, police and U.S. special forces in Kabul kills at least 50 people and wounds hundreds, dimming hopes the Taliban might be weakened by a leadership struggle after their longtime leader's death. (AP)
2. India, Pakistan talks face new hurdles
NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD - India plans to present Pakistan with a dossier of evidence of its involvement in terror attacks when officials from the two countries meet this month, a move that could jeopardise the first attempt in months to restart talks. (Reuters)
3. Donald Trump dumped from Atlanta event over inappropriate comments
WASHINGTON - U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump iss dumped from a prime speaking role at an important gathering of conservative activists for his criticism of Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly after a combustible debate performance. (AP) (08/08/2015)
4. Colorado movie gunman gets life term, jurors not unanimous
CENTENNIAL, Colorado - A Colorado jury sentences movie rampage gunman James Holmes to life without parole, rejecting the death penalty for the 27-year-old who in 2012 entered a midnight screening of a Batman film wielding a semi-automatic rifle, shotgun and pistol and killed a dozen people. (Reuters) (08/08/2015)
5. Twelve killed as Mali hotel siege ends, hostages freed BAMAKO - Malian security forces storm a hotel used by United Nations staff and free four hostages held there by suspected Islamist militants during a nearly 24-hour siege in which 12 people died. (Reuters) (08/08/2015)
6. Typhoon hits Taiwan, millions without power, six dead
TAIPEI/YILAN, Taiwan - A powerful typhoon batters Taiwan with strong wind and torrential rain, cutting power to 3.62 million households as the death toll rises to six. (Reuters) (08/08/2015)
7. Iran rejects accusations about military site as "lies"
DUBAI - Iran's foreign minister says accusations of suspicious activity at its Parchin military base are "lies" spread by opponents of its landmark nuclear deal with world powers clinched last month. (AP) (08/08/2015)
8. Father of Palestinian toddler killed in arson attack dies
RAMALLAH, West Bank - The father of a Palestinian toddler killed in an arson attack on his home a week ago dies of wounds sustained in the fire. Israel's government has come under growing pressure to crack down on violent far-right Jewish groups since the attack. (AP) (08/08/2015)
9. Greece says can't handle migrants; U.N.: crisis "shameful"
LESBOS, Greece/GENEVA - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras asks Europe to help in handling tens of thousands of refugees coming in from Syria, Afghanistan and other war zones, saying his cash-strapped country cannot deal with them alone. (Reuters) (08/08/2015)
10. EU officials note progress in Greek bailout talks
BRUSSELS/ATHENS - Greece is on track to complete a draft deal on a third bailout by Tuesday and possibly get a first disbursement by Aug. 20 to meet a key payment, sources familiar with a conference call of senior EU finance officials say. (AP) (08/08/2015)
