Due to technical difficulties this is a late, but updated, roundup for 7 August…
…or just consider it an early roundup for 8 August.
Afghanistan
Coalition Helicopter Goes Down in Afghanistan Killing 38 – VOA
Copter Downed by Taliban Fire; Elite US Unit Among Dead - NYT
30 US Troops Killed in Afghan Copter Crash – WP
SEAL Team 6 Members Among 38 Killed - LAT
Copter Shot Down, Killing 30 US troops, 7 Afghans – AP
US Special Forces Helicopter Downed ‘by Taliban’ – BBC
SEALs Killed in Afghan Crash on Rescue Mission - AP
Killed Commandos Were Fighting War Few See – McClatchy
Copter Crash Highlights Fight In Eastern Afghanistan – NPR
US Probes Afghan Helicopter Crash - BBC
NATO Investigates Deadly Afghan Helicopter Crash – Reuters
Families Begin Identifying US Special Ops Killed – S&S
In Afghan Copter Crash, a Double Loss for Shreveport - NYT
Obama Mourns Dead in Likely Afghan Shoot-down - AP
Leaders Offer Condolences in Wake of Helicopter Crash – AFPS
ISAF Statement on Helicopter Crash – WP
Deadliest Military Crashes in Afghanistan – AP
2 French Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan, 5 Wounded - Reuters
2 French Soldiers Killed in Clash in Afghanistan - AP
ICG: World Fails Afghanistan Despite Spending Billions – Reuters
Karzi Orders Inquiry Into NATO Air Strike Deaths - Reuters
Kill Team Whistleblower Pleads Guilty, Gets 3 Years – AP
Pakistan
Bomb Hits NATO Supply Tankers in Pakistan –AP
Three Police Killed in Southwest Pakistan - VOA
Iraq
Sadr: US Military Trainers Could be Targets – S&S
Cleric Vows Attacks if US Troops Stay in Iraq - AP
Civilians Die in Raid, Complicating Pullout Talks - NYT
3 People Killed in Iraq Prison Break – AP
Iraq Bombing Kills Six – VOA
6 Killed by Bombs in Central Iraq, Officials Say - AP
PM Orders Electricity Minister to Quit Over Power Contracts - VOA
Syria
Syrian Forces Open Fierce Assault on Eastern City - NYT
Syrian Troops Kill 55 People in Raids on Towns – VOA
Syrian Tanks Attack Eastern City of Deir al-Zour – BBC
Syrian Troops Move Against Opposition in Dair Alzour - LAT
Syria Forces Extend Siege on Hama as Toll Rises – NYT
Syria Tanks Storm Eastern City, Kill 50 - Reuters
UN Urges End to Syria Crackdown – BBC
UN to Assad: Stop Military Force Against Civilians Now – VOA
Syria Promises Free Election as it Tightens Siege – AP
Syrian Army Deploys Across Hama After Attack – Reuters
Syrian Tanks, Bulldozers Roll into Deir Ezzor - CNN
Syrian Forces Arrest Opposition Leader Bunni – Reuters
Assad Faces Growing Isolation Over Crackdown – Reuters
Syria Dismisses Turkish and Gulf Criticism - Reuters
Libya
Libya Rebels Say They Hold Gains South of Capital - Reuters
Libyan Rebels Claim Control of Western Town – VOA
Libya Rebels in Western Offensive - BBC
Rebels Launch Push in Western Libya, Aim for Coast – AP
Libya Rebels Say They Are Advancing on Brega – Reuters
UK Apaches in Action Over Libya - BBC
Libyan Artists Relish Mocking Kadafi - LAT
In Libya’s Capital, Straight Talk From Christians – NYT
Yemen
Yemeni Troops, Tribal Fighters Clash in Capital – AP
Yemeni President Leaves Saudi Hospital - NYT
Yemen’s Saleh Leaves Saudi Hospital, Remains in Riyadh – VOA
Yemen's Saleh 'Leaves Hospital' – BBC
Egypt
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Holds 1st Open Vote – AP
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Holds Vote in Public – Reuters
Egypt's Wafd Party May Quit Pact With Islamists - Reuters
Israel / Palestinians
Israeli's Lieberman Wants to Cut Ties With Abbas - Reuters
270,000 Attend Israel's Biggest Pocketbook Protest – AP
Israelis Stage Massive Protests – BBC
Israelis Stage Economic Protests – WP
Protests Grow in Israel, With 250,000 Marching - NYT
Middle East / North Africa
Iran's Foreign Minister Expresses Hope for Jailed US Hikers – VOA
Saudi Says Draft Anti-Terrorism Law Being Amended – Reuters
Bahrain Orders Former Lawmakers Freed From Jail - AP
Latest Developments in Arab World's Unrest - AP
US Department of Defense
Defense Spending in Washington Spotlight – SFC
Increasing Black Officers in Marine Corps Called Overdue - NCT
Abu Ghraib Abuse Ringleader Freed – BBC
Abu Ghraib Abuse Ringleader Released Early - AP
United States
Group Hacks US Law Enforcement Sites, Steals Data – AP
A Moral Flip-Flop? Defining a War – NYT opinion
Era of Tinker, Tailor, Jihadist, Spy – NYT opinion
United Kingdom
Violent Protest Shakes Troubled London District - VOA
Shops and Cars Burn in Antipolice Riot in London – NYT
Riots in Tottenham After Shooting Protest - BBC
Riot Hits N. London Following Police Shooting – WP
London Rioters Battle Police After Shooting Protest - Reuters
Riot Hits North London After Police Shooting Death – AP
Dozens Injured in London Rioting – BBC
Fears of More Violence After Worst London Riots for Years - Reuters
London Police Appeal for Calm After Riots, Looting - AP
Major Investigation Follows Riot - BBC
World
World Leaders Consider Next Move Amid Debt Tensions - NYT
Africa
Al-Shabab Militants Retreat from Mogadishu – VOA
Shabab Concede Control of Capital to Somalia Govt – NYT
Somalia Shabab Militants Retreat from Mogadishu - LAT
Somali Rebels Pull Out of Capital – BBC
Somali Govt Declares Islamist Rebellion Defeated – Reuters
Fighting Erupts in Somali Capital After Rebels Say Leaving - Reuters
Kenyans Find Unity in Helping Those in Drought - AP
S. Sudan Says Khartoum Released Blocked Oil Cargo – Reuters
Sudanese Independent Newspaper Confiscated - VOA
Sudan's Bashir to Attend Chad President's Inauguration – VOA
Militants Escape in Nigerian Oil-City Jailbreak - Reuters
Cape Verde, Sao Tome Voters Pick New Presidents - VOA
Americas
US Widens Role in Battle Against Mexico’s Drug Cartels – NYT
Mexican Villagers Attack Alleged Crooks, Killing 6 – AP
9 Bodies Found Near Schools in 2 Mexican States - AP
Venezuelan Opposition Resists US House Measure – WP
Chavez: Venezuela Not Immune From US Economic Woes – AP
Chavez Vows to Improve Venezuela's Prison System – AP
Cuba Opening Spurs Service Sector Start-ups – LAT
WikiLeaks: Coast Guard Officer Key US Man in Cuba – McClatchy
Chile Marks Year Since Mine Blast - BBC
Protesters Throw Fruit at Chile's Rescued Miners – AP
Argentina Nabs 7 Suspects in French Tourist Deaths - AP
Asia Pacific
China Blasts US Over Credit Rating Downgrade – AP
China Bolsters Credentials of Handpicked Lama – NYT
New Tibetan PM Vows to Continue Pressing China on Autonomy - VOA
Vietnam to Get Sub Fleet in 6 Years - DN
Europe
Sarkozy Talks to UK's Cameron on Financial Situation - Reuters
Protest Set Over Arrest of a Leader in Ukraine – NYT
Georgia-Russia: A Bitter War, with No Heroes – Registan opinion
South Asia