WORLD NEWS BRIEFS
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq, Kuwait hold highest-level talks since Saddam.
Christopher Hitchens and the Battle of Beirut.
Lebanon releases 3 suspects in Hariri assasination.
Rival Palestinian sides agree to release detainees.
The Iran-Israel nuclear endgame is now much closer. Iran nuclear plant test run scares Israel.
ASIA
Tibetans greet New Year in opposition.
Coalition deaths climb in Afghanistan.
Bangladesh revolt tests civilian rule.
U.S., Afghans, Pakistanis plan regular 3-way talks.
China says U.S. report on rights distorts facts.
AFRICA
S Leone trio guilty of war crimes. More news here.
Robert Mugabe's cohorts begin the final land grab in Zimbabwe. While they are grabbing farm land, Mugabe parties as his country starves.
Kenya police 'ran death squads'. More here.
Ex-Malawi leader on theft charges.
UN radio: Dozens killed in clashes in south Sudan.
Thousands flee Ethiopia clashes.
EUROPE
Estonian spy sold Nato secrets.
Russia to develop strategic nuclear forces despite deficit.
Report: Bishop who had denied Holocaust apologizes.
Former Serb president cleared of Kosovo crimes.
AMERICAS
AP Interview: Mexico's AG says violence peaking.
Mexico is deploying extra troops to violence-wracked Ciudad Juarez.
Napolitano on the War In Mexico. US Senate panel to examine violence on Mexico border.
Jewish Center attacked in Venezuela; no injuries.
Venezuela, Bolivia condemn US criticism.
TERRORISM
Ohio man sentenced for terrorism conspiracy to bomb targets in Europe, U.S.
Study: Terror fight must include battle of ideas.
FINANCIAL/ECONOMIC CRISIS
Obama plan foresees record $1.75 trillion deficit.
$25, 573.48 - what Barack Obama's budget will cost each taxpayer.
Obama's Budget: almost $1 Trillion in new taxes over next 10 yrs, starting 2011
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