London, Aug 17, (RHC), -- The Ecuadorian government is examining the option to appeal the International Criminal Court if the British government fails to provide Julian Assange safe passage.

Kabul, Aug 17, (RHC), -- Two U.S. soldiers have been shot dead by an Afghan policeman in the western Farah province, as attacks on foreign forces by local troops escalate in the war-torn country.

Washington, August 16 (RHC)-- U.S.Congressional candidate Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher has called for building a fence and to "start shooting" as part of the solution to illegal immigration.  Speaking at a political event in Arizona, Wurzelbacher, known as "Joe the Plumber," is the Republican challenger to Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur in the 9th Congressional District of Arizona.

London, August 16 (RHC)-- A severe economic recession, rising unemployment and biting austerity measures may have already driven more than 1,000 people in Britain to commit suicide, according to a scientific study published on Wednesday.