World News Briefs -- April 28, 2009

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MIDDLE EAST

‘Failing state’ Yemen may send terror to Gulf as economy fades.

Turkish army unhappy over drill with Syria.

Iran denies jailed US journalist on hunger strike.

Egypt puts the bite on Gaza tunnel smugglers.

South Yemenis clash with police at anti-govt rally.

Israel marks Memorial Day as peace remains elusive.

Hamas, Fatah in Cairo in 'last' bid to end feud.

UN chief raps 'intimidation' by Lebanon militias.

ASIA

Karzai backs down over ‘abhorrent’ marital rape law.

UN says mounting crises threaten development gains in Asia Pacific Region.

Thai militant attacks intensify. 10 killed by suspected insurgents in Thailand.

China launches security campaign for anniversary.

New Zealand cities among world's best for quality of life.

AFRICA

Seychelles Coast Guard arrests 9 suspected pirates.

Somali gunmen free Belgian, Dutch aid workers.

South Africa: The Zuma Presidency - New era or business as usual?

Mozambique elections a test for struggling opposition.

Nigeria court gives 27 ex-UN peacekeepers life.

EUROPE

Turkey: More than 50 detained in anti-terror swoop.

Spain and France to combat terrorism, illegal immigration.

EU talks collapse on work week as UK keeps opt-out.

Russia to fire over 35,000 army officers in 2009.

AMERICAS

Colombia security forces destroy two rebel oil refineries.

Venezuela recalls ambassador to Peru.

Ecuador's Correa has 51.88% of vote with 77.81% counted.

Attacks kill 7 Mexican police in Tijuana.

A 'Classified' Photo Op turns into a soaring blunder for the White House.

US holding talks with Cuba on Obama outreach.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

British court clears three on terror charges.

Britain would consider taking Gitmo detainees.

Turkish police target al-Qaeda network in Turkey.

Libyan appeals Lockerbie conviction.

ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL CRISIS

U.S. Treasury needs record $361B April-June borrowing.

Bank of America, Citigroup may need more capital.

Deutsche Bank economist warns of more banking problems.

US to take majority GM stake.

Prudent prompt for Gordon Brown about the perils of debt.