Fidel Castro on Friday accused the United States of “torturing” a Cuban agent imprisoned there, saying Cuba is being pressured to release its spies.
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U.N. extends Darfur mandate
July 31st, 2010 
CNN.com The United Nations Security Council has renewed the mandate of its mission in the Darfur region of Sudan for another 12 months.
Arizona immigration law appeal set for November
July 31st, 2010 Reuters: Top News PHOENIX, Arizona (Reuters) – A U.S. court denied a request for an expedited hearing on Friday and instead set a November date for Arizona’s appeal to a federal court ruling that blocked key parts of a state law cracking down on illegal immigration.
U.S. bank failures total 108 after 5 shut on Friday
July 30th, 2010 Reuters: Top News WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. bank failures reached 108 so far in 2010 on Friday as regulators seized five small banks in the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast, none publicly traded.
No charges for Gore in assault allegation
July 30th, 2010 CNN.com Former Vice President Al Gore will not face prosecution over an allegation of sexual assault from 2006, according to the Multnomah County district attorney’s office.
Earthquake hits Iran, injures dozens
July 30th, 2010 CNN.com A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Iran on Friday, injuring 110 people, according to state-run media.
Israeli launches airstrikes in Gaza
July 30th, 2010 CNN.com Israel launched an airstrike near a former presidential compound in Gaza City late Friday, according to a CNN stringer at the scene. The Israel Defense Forces did not immediately confirm the strike.
