At least 24 dead in the Philippines due to landslides and floods
More than 13,000 people had to take refuge in emergency centers when a tropical storm hit the Asian country on Sunday

Olympic Newsdesk -- Olympic Flame in Athens; Lula Fears "Gringo" Medal Haul
(ATR) The Olympic Flame is in Athens ... President Lula Rio says Brazil needs to prepare a team for 2016 to keep "gringos" from winning all the medals... IOC to study gender issues for athletes

Olympic Newsdesk - Dubai Considers Olympic Bid; 1st Asian Youth Games Underway
(ATR) Dubai is considering an Olympic bid...The Inaugural Asian Youth Games in Singapore are underway...British show jumper suspended for a doped horse.
