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Trial Begins for Iran Election Protesters About 100 Iranian activists, political moderates on trial facing charges related to massive protests following controversial presidential election Malaysian Police Use Tear Gas, Water Cannon on Protesters Police arrest dozens of people trying to take part in street protest against law allowing detention without trial Corazon Aquino, Former Philippine President, Dies She was country's first female president, was known as woman who defeated dictator July Worst US Month in Afghanistan, Best in Iraq With 43 casualties in Afghanistan in July, compared to 7 in Iraq, statistics reflect changing role of US troops in both combat zones Obama: Investment, Innovation Will Lead to Prosperity In weekly address, US president says Friday's report showing that gross domestic product fell at annual rate of one percent is evidence recession is easing US Democrats Highlight Accomplishments on Healthcare, Economy Key committee voted late Friday 31 to 28 to approve its version of health-care reform legislation after compromise with fiscally-conservative members seeking additional cost reductions Saudi Minister Takes Hard Line Against Peace Gestures to Israel Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal tells US Secretary of State Clinton 'a comprehensive approach that defines the final outcome at the outset' is required Former Liberian President Denies War Crimes Charges Prosecutors in The Hague accuse Charles Taylor of 11 counts of war crimes allegedly committed during civil war in Sierra Leone Niger Prepares for Referendum on Presidential Term Limits President Mamadou Tandja's second term expires later this year, and Niger's constitution blocks him from running again Financial Education Organizations Popular in Recession Americans learning to manage money