Our roundup of today's top news, headlines and stories from the world's most trusted news sources.
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July, 2, 2014 from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.comRolling coverage as the defence calls its final witness in the trial of Oscar Pistorius for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp Psychologist's report: key findings Psychiatrists' report: key findings Continue reading...
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July, 2, 2014 from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.comPalestinian teenager found dead in East Jerusalem Police clash with Palestinians near victim's home Netanyahu condemns revenge killing as 'reprehensible' Gilad Shaar made recorded police call before being murdered Israel arrests hundreds...
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July, 2, 2014 from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.comSeven international web providers lodge formal complaint to court alleging breach of privacy and breaking into their networks Continue reading...
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July, 2, 2014 from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)Israeli police fire rubber bullets and Palestinians hurl rocks after body of a teenager is found in Jerusalem.
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July, 2, 2014 from ABC News: InternationalClashes erupt in Jerusalem after possible kidnapping, killing of Arab teen
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July, 2, 2014 from ABC News: InternationalChinese envoy says Philippines, China must work jointly to boost weak economic ties
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July, 2, 2014 from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.comPolice use teargas on hundreds of protesters day after teenager seen being bundled into car in East Jerusalem was found dead Continue reading...
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldClashes break out between Palestinian youths and Israeli riot police after the body of a Palestinian teenager kidnapped in East Jerusalem is found.
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldAngry exchanges involving British MEPs mark the first debate of the newly-elected European Parliament.
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July, 2, 2014 from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.comImmigration department considered using Australian customs vessels as 'motherships' to process claims as early as 2012, former official reveals Continue reading...
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldComedy group Monty Python get reviews ranging from two to five stars as they perform on stage together for the first time in decades at London's O2.
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July, 2, 2014 from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.comSniffer dogs fail to find explosives during training exercise and gendarmes apparently forget where they hid them Continue reading...
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July, 2, 2014 from CNN.comMeet the Rolling Rockets, the skate soccer team made up of polio survivors.
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July, 2, 2014 from CNN.comChances are if you bought your favorite coffee in a paper cup this morning, that cup cannot be recycled.
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldThe Metropolitan Police told staff to delete findings supporting an officer's claim of discrimination from a report, an employment tribunal rules.
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldLord Brittan says he asked officials to "look carefully" at a "paedophile dossier" handed to him when he was home secretary in the 1980s.
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July, 2, 2014 from ABC News: InternationalChina's Communist Party expels ex-security czar's former aide, 2 others for alleged graft
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July, 2, 2014 from CNN.comPolice find a body in Jerusalem -- and look into whether the person's death was retaliation for the killing of 3 Israeli teens.
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July, 2, 2014 from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.comOrganisers of new Tajik, Uzbek, Kazakh and Moldovan language classes say they hope to ease tensions between Muscovites and migrant workers from Central Asia. EurasiaNet reports Continue reading...
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July, 2, 2014 from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.comMore than 500 demonstrators arrested for illegally 'occupying' street in Central business district during pro-democracy protest Continue reading...
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July, 2, 2014 from Top NBCNews headlinesOfficers armed with assault rifles arrested the suspect without firing a single shot.
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July, 2, 2014 from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)At least 25 people are killed as Iraqi police stop a march by supporters of outspoken cleric Sarkhi Hasani in Karbala.
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldOscar Pistorius is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and is at risk of suicide, a psychologist's report says at his murder trial.
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July, 2, 2014 from Top NBCNews headlinesThe National Hurricane Center put out the advisory, saying Tropical Storm Arthur was slowly drifting north and becoming better organized.
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldIndia raises minimum export price for onions to maintain domestic price levels as fears grow of a shortage because of adverse weather conditions.
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July, 2, 2014 from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.comSelf-harm 'dramatically higher' among children than adults in detention, Australian Human Rights Commission says Continue reading...
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July, 2, 2014 from CNN.comA cargo plane crashed into a commercial building shortly after takeoff from an airport in Nairobi, Kenya, early Wednesday, the country's airport authority said.
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July, 2, 2014 from ABC News: InternationalChina leader visiting South Korea before North gives Pyongyang, US something to think about
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July, 2, 2014 from CNN.comIndia has summoned a senior U.S. diplomat over reports the United States authorized its National Security Agency to spy on the ruling party, the BJP, an official said Wednesday.
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July, 2, 2014 from CNN.comXi Jinping's decision to visit South Korea this week is "clearly a rebuff to Kim Jong Un," says one expert.
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldAre all militants equal in army's North Waziristan offensive?
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July, 2, 2014 from CNN.comAlan Elsner says the reaction to the deaths of 3 Israeli teens will be key to future peace prospects.
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July, 2, 2014 from ABC News: InternationalChinese envoy says Philippines, China must work jointly to boost weak economic ties
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July, 2, 2014 from ABC News: InternationalTrial report: Oscar Pistorius is increasing suicide risk unless mental health care continues
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July, 2, 2014 from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)Swedish law firm reports Isaias Afewerki and several ministers to the police for crimes against humanity.
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July, 2, 2014 from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)Hundreds arrested as police break up pro-democracy rally that organisers say was attended by more than 500,000 people.
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldFour people on board a cargo plane which crashed into a building in the Kenyan capital Nairobi are feared dead.
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldEx-French President Nicolas Sarkozy is placed under formal investigation over alleged influence peddling, after a day of police questioning.
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July, 2, 2014 from Top NBCNews headlinesA "mama" pig and her piglets from a Maryland petting farm were spray-painted Monday night, and a tortoise was stolen.
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July, 2, 2014 from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)Former president to be formally investigated for corruption after being quizzed for 15 hours.
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July, 2, 2014 from NPR Topics: WorldThe U.S. men's soccer team is out of the World Cup. For 90 minutes, the score was tied at 0-0, but the team lost in extra time to Belgium on Tuesday, 2-1.
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July, 2, 2014 from NPR Topics: WorldAfter a decade of on again off again talks between the West and Iran over its nuclear program, a last round begins Wednesday in Vienna. Negotiators have set July 20 as the deadline to reach a deal.
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldIndia summons a top US diplomat to complain about spying after fresh allegations that the National Security Agency (NSA) targeted the governing BJP.
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldThe process of destroying Syria's chemical weapons stockpile is to enter a new phase.
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July, 2, 2014 from Top NBCNews headlinesGeneral Motors has had to announce a recall this year for nearly every model that it makes.
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July, 2, 2014 from Top NBCNews headlinesThe burned body of young Arab was found early Wednesday amid fear of reprisals following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teens.
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July, 2, 2014 from ABC News: InternationalChina appeals to Japan to preserve regional stability following expansion of military powers
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July, 2, 2014 from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)Relations were broke off after President Maduro accused Panama of joining the US in an "open conspiracy" against him.
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July, 2, 2014 from BBC News - WorldMinisters must outlaw all forms of psychological abuse if government attempts to tackle revenge porn are to be meaningful, campaigners say
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July, 2, 2014 from AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)Buddhist-Muslim clashes broke out after an internet rumour spread that a Buddhist girl was raped by a Muslim man.