Thursday, November 26, 2009

World News Briefs -- November 26, 2009



Mumbai Terror Attacks: India Holds Tearful First Anniversary -- The Telegraph

Mumbai has held tearful memorial events to mark the first anniversary of the attacks that killed 166 people and ratcheted up tensions with Pakistan.

While emotional onlookers waved Indian flags and banners with slogans such as "End The Violence", police commandos with new weapons and armoured cars tracked the route the 10 gunmen took for an attack that stunned the country.

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MIDDLE EAST

Palestinians urge US to raise pressure on Israel.

At least 10 killed in Iraq violence.

IAEA chief: Iran investigation at 'dead end'.

Iran clerics start taking control of schools.

ASIA

Philippines charges massacre suspect with murder. Philippine massacre suspect turns himself in, military still pursuing gunmen.

Pakistan's fight against militants moves into Khyber.

China announces first greenhouse gas target.

AFRICA

Joy of freed journalists Lindhout, Brennan in Somalia.

Activists say UN policy must change in DR Congo.

Nigerian leader 'in Saudi hospital after treatment'.

EUROPE

Fire in south London forces 310 residents to flee.

The UK 'accepted' in 2002 that the US would invade Iraq.

Germany's top soldier quits over Afghanistan raid.

Silvio Berlusconi's wife makes 43m euros divorce claim.

AMERICAS

Brazil's Lula urges Iran dialogue, backs nuclear plan.

Chavez, Ahmadinejad vow to fight imperialism.

Honduras Supreme Court backs Zelaya ouster.

Obama vows US recovery in Thanksgiving address.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Cole suspect on FBI 'most wanted' list.

Eastern Syria becoming a new al Qaeda haven.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Obama shatters spending record for first-year Presidents.

Dollar hits 15-month low; steepest drop since July.

Dubai debt fears hit world markets hard.

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