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Free speech, religion clash over anti-Muslim film

Free speech, religion clash over anti-Muslim film
By GILLIAN FLACCUSAssociated Press CERRITOS, Calif. (AP) - While the man behind an anti-Islam movie that ignited violence across the Middle East would likely face swift punishment in his native Egypt for making the film, in America the government is in the thorny position of protecting his free

As US troop 'surge' ends, setbacks are piling up

As US troop 'surge' ends, setbacks are piling up
By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The end game in Afghanistan is off to a shaky start. Just as the last U.S. "surge" troops leave the country, trouble is breaking out in ways that go to the core of the strategy for winding down the U.S. and allied

US Chamber launches ads in Maine, Montana, Ohio

US Chamber launches ads in Maine, Montana, Ohio
By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hammering Maine independent candidate Angus King and Democratic incumbents in Montana and Ohio in a new round of ads designed to help Republicans grab control of the Senate. The ads, which begin airing Tuesday,

Grim analyst report delivers latest hit to Netflix

Grim analyst report delivers latest hit to Netflix
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Netflix Inc.'s stock slid nearly 6 percent Monday amid the latest round of investor concerns about the video subscription service's ability to make money and retain customers as it grapples with higher licensing costs and tougher completion. Macquarie Securities

What financial reports reveal about movie studios

What financial reports reveal about movie studios
By The Associated Press Companies with movie studios have released their earnings reports for the latest quarter. It generally covers the April-June period, though some companies have fiscal quarters that depart from that. Here's a look at reports for selected movie industry companies. -

As US troop 'surge' ends, setbacks are piling up

As US troop 'surge' ends, setbacks are piling up
By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The end game in Afghanistan is off to a shaky start. Just as the last U.S. "surge" troops leave the country, trouble is breaking out in ways that go to the core of the strategy for winding down the U.S. and allied combat role and

Obama reassures US diplomats in wake of riots

Obama reassures US diplomats in wake of riots
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama has called officials at U.S. diplomatic facilities in North Africa and the Middle East to reassure them that their security is a top priority for the U.S. government. Obama called officials working in Sudan, Tunisia, Libya and Yemen in

Coptic Christians, Muslims denounce film, violence

Coptic Christians, Muslims denounce film, violence
By GREG RISLINGAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - California Coptic Christian and Muslim leaders on Monday denounced an anti-Islamic movie that has sparked violence in the Middle East, as the filmmaker and his family left their suburban home and went into hiding. The Southern California

Latest developments on anti-Islam film protests

Latest developments on anti-Islam film protests
By The Associated Press Here's a look at protests and reaction across the Middle East and elsewhere Monday over an anti-Islam film produced in the U.S. ridiculing the Prophet Muhammad. ___ PAKISTAN Hundreds of protesters demonstrating against the film torched a press club and a government

Hezbollah leads massive anti-US protest in Lebanon

Hezbollah leads massive anti-US protest in Lebanon
By ZEINA KARAMAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) - In a rare public appearance, the leader of the militant Hezbollah group exhorted hundreds of thousands of supporters Monday to keep up the campaign against an anti-Islam video that has unleashed deadly violence and anger at the United States across