Spain train driver on phone at time of deadly crash
The driver of a train that derailed in Spain killing 79 people was on the phone to a coworker at the time of the accident, while the train was racing at nearly twice the speed limit.
Italy starts investigating Shalabayeva's deportation
Italian prosecutors have initiated an investigation into the deportation from Italy of Alma Shalabayeva, the wife of the exile banker from Kazakhstan Mukhtar Ablyazov.
31 July 2013
Police clash with vandals in Sao Paulo
Brazilian riot police fired tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets to disperse extremist protesters who ransacked bank branches, shops and a car dealership in central Sao Paulo.
At least 67 killed in Iraq violence Attacks mainly targeting Shiite-majority areas of Iraq killed at least 57 people on Monday, and security forces killed 10 militants.
30 July 2013
Hundreds of prisoners escape in Taliban jail attack Taliban insurgents armed with mortars and grenades launched a major attack on a jail in northwest Pakistan, escaping with 230 prisoners including hardline militants after a gunbattle with security forces.
30 July 2013
Jewels worth 40 million euros stolen in Cannes: investigator An armed man stole jewels with an estimated value of 40 million euros ($53 million) in a brazen heist in broad daylight at a diamond exhibition in the French Riviera resort of Cannes Sunday.