Friday, March 13, 2009

World News Briefs -- March 13, 2009

Darfuri refugees at a UN camp. Sudan has taken out its frustration
with the West on aid agencies. (Jack Hill/The Times)

MIDDLE EAST

Hamas threatens rocket militants. In addition, Hamas, Fatah still at odds over Israel attitude.

American badly hurt in clash with Israeli military.

Report: Israel would free 450 prisoners for Shalit.

Syria's Bashar al-Assad is having the best week ever.

Turkey says attacks Kurd rebel targets in northern Iraq.

Iranian President shrugs off US renewal of sanctions.

ASIA

As Indian growth soars, child hunger persists.

Pakistan police break up major anti-government demonstration.

Aussie beaches a 'disaster zone' after toxic spill.

Suspicions follow crash of Kyrgyzstan politician.

U.S. President Obama, and Philippine's President Arroyo back controversial defense treaty.

AFRICA

Italy says all 3 MSF hostages in Darfur free.

Nigeria election reform 'U-turn'.

Kenya's power-sharing report card: 'unsatisfactory'.

Mauritania talks breakdown as Gadhafi accused of siding with coup leader.

Somali pirates slowed, but not stopped by international effort.

Floods hit Angola-Namibia border.

EUROPE

Serbs jailed for Croatia massacre.

New terror video surfaces in Germany.

France and Germany resist calls for more aid

AMERICAS

A win for El Salvador leftist appears less certain.

No more survivors in Canada chopper crash, 17 dead.

President proposes early elections for Argentina.

Obama Administration begins outreach to Latin America.

TERRORISM

Canadian jailed over UK bomb plot.

Pak not serious about tackling Lashkar: US expert.

PA releases Hamas terrorists.

Amsterdam terrorist suspects in custody.

Value of suing over 9/11 deaths is still unsettled.

ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL CRISIS

China's Wen voices concern over China's U.S. Treasurys. More news on China's concerns here, and here.

Switzerland breaks with tradition on tax evasion

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