Surrounded by retired senior military leaders, and Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, after he signed an executive order closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Economic And Financial Crisis
World crisis deepens as downturn bites in Asia.
China's economic growth fell almost 7 percent last quarter.
Russia and Ukraine are facing credit downgrades. Financial crisis has now reached Estonia.
Banks are now asking for crisis funds for their eastern European operations.
There are now fears that the Ukraine will default.
Terrorism
Al Qaeda's #3 wants terror attacks against Britain and the U.S.
Saudi al Qaeda operative involved in London bombings detained in Pakistan.
Europe
Coup plotters arrested in Turkey.
After the Russian-Ukraine gas dispute, Europe must develop its nuclear resources (A commentary).
Some want Lenin evicted from its mausoleum on Red Square.
Middle East
Iraq forced to cut spending as oil price falls.
US envoy in Iraq warns against hasty withdrawal.
Hamas has no interest in negotiating with Fatah.
US-UAE nuclear energy pact is a clear message to Iran.
Asia
China sentenced two officials blamed for producing tainted milk to death.
At least 100 killed in Sri Lanka shelling.
Africa
Rwandan army helps Kinshasa end DR Congo rebellion.
Cholera moves to rural Zimbabwe -- The UN says at least 2,755 people have now died - a 20% rise in a week.
Southern African Leaders Meet to Discuss Zimbabwe.
Corruption at work in Kenya.
Turmoil continues in Nigeria's oil region.
Latin America
Exxon finds oil near massive Brazilian fields .... 80 billion barrels are projected.
Fidel Castro believes that President Obama is honest.
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