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July 26, 2016

2 Turkish generals, former Istanbul governor detained

Two Turkish generals serving in Afghanistan and a former Istanbul governor have been detained as part of a crackdown in the wake of Turkey's July 15 failed coup.

July 26, 2016

2 airline pilots facing alcohol charges released on bail

Two Canadian airline pilots charged with being drunk as they prepared to fly a passenger jet on a trans-Atlantic route have been bailed on condition they surrender their passports.

July 26, 2016

AB-InBev increases cash offer for SABMiller

Anheuser-Busch InBev has increased its cash offer for SABMiller to 45 pounds ($58.98) per share after pressure from investors who had seen the value of the bid drop as the pound declined following Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

July 26, 2016

Kerry says world determined to stop NKorea's nuclear plans

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the international community is determined to let North Korea know that there will be "consequences" if it continues to pursue nuclear weapons.

July 26, 2016

Afghan official says major offensive against IS underway

An Afghan official says a military offensive has been launched against the Islamic State group in the country's far eastern region.

July 26, 2016

Conservation work completed on Auschwitz barracks

The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum says conservation work has been completed on half of a wooden barracks that housed prisoners at the former Nazi German death camp during World War II.

July 26, 2016

Iran denies 3 senior al-Qaida figures based in the country

Iran is denying claims by Washington that three senior al-Qaida figures are based in the Persian country.

July 26, 2016

Mother-in-law of Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone reportedly kidnapped in Brazil

The mother-in-law of Formula One racing executive Bernie Ecclestone was reportedly kidnapped in Brazil and the criminals are demanding a $36.5 million ransom.

July 26, 2016

Mexico finds water tunnels under Pakal tomb in Palenque

Archaeologists at Mexico's Mayan ruin site of Palenque have discovered an underground water tunnel built under the Temple of Inscriptions, which houses the tomb of Mayan ruler Pakal.

July 26, 2016

Venezuela receives major loan to boost falling reserves

Venezuela is getting some financial relief as it burns through foreign reserves to pay for imports of badly needed food and medicine.