Today's Headlines: Aleppo medics appeal to Obama for help, Police arrest man scaling Trump Tower, Shock win for Chalmers in 100m freestyle

Aleppo medics appeal to Obama for help

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Top News Stories Aleppo medics appeal to Obama for help The last doctors in the rebel-held east of the Syrian city of Aleppo urge US President Barack Obama to come to the aid of 250,000 civilians there. Canada police 'kill terror suspect' Police have shot dead a suspect in an anti-terror operation in the Canadian province of Ontario, media reports say. Shock win for Chalmers in 100m freestyle Australian teenager Kyle Chalmers is the surprise winner of the Olympic men's 100m freestyle, with GB's Duncan Scott finishing fifth. How are the refugee team doing in Rio? They were selected to "send a message of hope" but who are the 10 athletes in the Refugee Olympic Team and how are they doing in Rio?   Is some Olympic commentary sexist? Descriptions of some women athletes in Rio have been called "offensive and demeaning". Stories from India Why India needs a Daughters' Day India launches a social media campaign to celebrate daughters, daughters-in-law and granddaughters - asking people to celebrate the young women and girls in their lives. VIDEO: India bank governor on 'rock star' status India central bank governor Raghuram Rajan is comfortable talking economics, but what about some less familiar topics? VIDEO: The sword-fighting granny A 73-year-old martial arts expert, turned social media star, is teaching Indian youngsters to defend themselves.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Opening this week: Siji Krishnan Watercolour works by the Keralan-born artist are on display from 11 August to 7 October at Galerie Mirchandani & Steinruecke in Mumbai.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Man arrested as he attempted to climb up Trump Tower Aleppo: 'We have no food, we cook leaves off trees' Wildfires blaze near Marseille Female Arab athletes under attack no matter how they dress Magazine What can orcas teach us about the menopause? Scientists are studying killer whales in an effort to understand the mysterious biology behind the menopause - in both orcas and humans. Sport Diving & kayak golds lead medal rush for GB Jack Laugher and Chris Mears win diving gold after Joe Clarke's kayak triumph, leading a haul of six medals for GB on day five. Weightlifter? Gymnast? Archer? Which Olympian's body matches yours? Find your body match from more than 10,000 athletes competing in Rio. Thursday in Rio: Fiji go for sevens gold Want to know what's happening when in Rio? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action in Brazil.

Business Curtain falls on China's cinema boom Some of the shine has come off the silver screen in China as a 15% fall in cinema attendance in July added to an ongoing box office downturn. KFC told to stop using antibiotics The company that owns Kentucky Fried Chicken is facing new calls to stop using poultry that has been treated with antibiotics.   Technology UK top for online drug sales in Europe UK-based dealers in illegal drugs earn more money online than any of their European rivals, research suggests. Google explores troll prevention in VR Google has experimented with methods of preventing harassment in virtual reality.

Autos Your car is spying on you How a new wave of connected car tech is eroding personal privacy   Here comes the titanium supercar Can this once-futuristic metal become an everyday material? Capital Why you need an expat exit plan It was all going well until the food shortage and the attempted coup   'Don't ask what I do for a living' Why do we ask people we've just met what they do for work? Culture How Berlin's Olympics shaped the Games Is a 1936 documentary the best sport film ever – or Nazi propaganda?   The comic book that changed everything How Watchmen made it acceptable for grown-ups to read graphic novels Earth The strange origin of stuttering We are not the only species with speech impediments   The saltiest place on Earth There are many places where water is far saltier than the sea Future How power struggles create religion A lost Peruvian temple could teach us about how society is structured   The upsides of being grumpy Why it sometimes pays to see the dark side of life Travel The Grand Canyon that few ever see "You can explore the Grand Canyon your whole life and not see it all"   The women who never leave home This secretive religion doesn't usually let outsiders in

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