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---------
US, Turkey agree to set up safe zone in Syria
The United States and Turkey have agreed to set up a joint operation center in Turkey to coordinate and manage a planned safe zone in northern Syria.
Pompeo eager to resume talks with Pyongyang
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed hopes to hold a fresh round of denuclearization talks with North Korea within a "couple of weeks."
2 killed in small plane crash in U.S. California
Two people aboard a small plane were killed when it crashed at Camarillo Airport in western U.S. state of California on Wednesday, authorities said.
4 Chinese tourists among 7 injured in Nepal bus accident
Four Chinese tourists were among seven passengers injured as a tourist bus carrying Chinese tourists-----------