Assange said Obama had "validated Snowden's role as a whistleblower" by promising greater transparency.

An indefinite curfew was extended to more districts in Indian Kashmir after Hindu-Muslim clashes.

The 20-year-old man was shot east of El Bureij in the central Gaza Strip.

Some 38 other hunger-striking inmates will continue to be force-fed by tubes, a practice condemned by rights groups.

Federer said he plans to keep using his new racquet.

The US auto market returned to pre-crisis levels in July and the slump in European sales seemed to ease.

"The curfew was lifted this morning, but we have a strong presence in the area," a police spokesman said.

The company shares closed Friday at $38.50.

With the victory Chelsea capped a four-match US pre-season tour.

PayPal has also been working to let people pay for almost anything with Internet-Age digital wallets.