Wednesday, May 27, 2009

World News Briefs -- May 27, 2009


NKorea Threatens To Attack US, SKorean Warships -- My Way News

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea threatened military action Wednesday against U.S. and South Korean warships plying the waters near the Koreas' disputed maritime border, raising the specter of a naval clash just days after the regime's underground nuclear test.

Pyongyang, reacting angrily to Seoul's decision to join an international program to intercept ships suspected of aiding nuclear proliferation, called the move tantamount to a declaration of war.

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MIDDLE EAST

Army chief: U.S. troops could be in Iraq for 10 years.

U.S.-supported Iraqi militias clash with government. Roadside bomb kills US soldier in Baghdad.

In Iraq, assertive Parliament emerges under new speaker.

Hezbollah has more rockets than before Lebanon war.

Obama to visit Saudi Arabia to discuss peace, Iran.

ASIA

US underscores commitments to defend SKorea, Japan.

Russia fears North Korea conflict could go nuclear.

Activists launch campaign as Aung San Suu Kyi trial continues. More news here and here.

Cyclone Aila toll up to 191 in India, Bangladesh.

Attacks, strikes kill 34 in Afghanistan.

AFRICA

Russian navy seizes 29 pirates off Somalia.

Analysis: Somali infighting could help al-Qaida.

Strikes, recession put pressure on S.African govt.

Sudan criticizes Darfur peacekeeper reports on army.

Sudan tribesmen attack security force, scores killed.

EUROPE

New Srebrenica mass grave 'found'.

Georgian opposition splits on protests.

Queen welcome at D-Day memorial, France says.

Ireland: Orders react to compensation call. Ireland demands Catholic orders reveal finances.

In Turkey, hundreds of minors imprisoned on 'terrorism' charges.

Germany is losing the cream of its workforce to other countries.

AMERICAS

Police detain 10 Mexican Mayors who are suspected in drug activity.

FARC leaders could be in Ecuador: local Police.

Once considered unthinkable, U.S. sales tax gets fresh look.

Bolivia denies supplying Iran with uranium.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Pentagon: Ex-Gitmo detainees turning to terrorism on rise.

Terrorism expert says LNG project lacks safeguards.

Holy Land Foundation organizers to learn fate today.

Ex-spy chief in Italy denies role in CIA kidnap.

Al Qaeda Shadow Army camps located in northern Helmand.

Did 'returning' terrorists become extremists in Guantanamo?

ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL CRISIS

U.S. IRS tax revenue falls along with taxpayers' income.

OPEC poised to hold output steady, aims for $75 oil.

GM appears headed for a long, complex bankruptcy.

EU to tighten financial supervision to fight crisis.

China warns Federal Reserve over 'printing money'.

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