Tunisia's PM to run for presidential election

Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed announced on Thursday that he will submit his candidacy papers for presidential election scheduled for September.
Pakistan suspending key train service to India
Pakistan says it is suspending a key train service to India following New Delhi's withdrawal of autonomy in the Indian-administered portion of Kashmir.
N.Korea to convene parliament on Aug. 29
North Korea says it will convene a parliamentary session at the end of August.
Explosion at Russian military facility kills 2
Russia's Defense Ministry says an explosion occurred at a military facility in the northern region of Arkhangelsk, killing two people and injuring six.
3 civilians killed, 5 injured as irresponsible armed groups clash in N. Afghanistan
At least three civilians were killed and five others wounded following fighting erupted between two irresponsible armed groups----
U.S. oil imports up, exports down last week: EIA
U.S. crude oil imports increased, while exports decreased during the week ending Aug. 2, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said Wednesday.
Pakistan downgrades ties with India in deepening Kashmir row
Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic ties with nuclear-armed rival India Wednesday---------