World News Briefs -- June 18, 2009

In this image made available from Mousavi's election campaign media operation Ghalam News shows supporters of opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, as they listen to his speech at a demonstration in Tehran on Thursday June, 18, 2009. . Tens of thousands of black-clad protesters filled the streets of Tehran again Thursday, joining opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi to mourn demonstrators killed in clashes over Iran's disputed election. (AP Photo/Ghalam News.)

Hundreds Of Thousands Protest In Iran, Mourn Dead -- Yahoo News/AP

TEHRAN, Iran – Hundreds of thousands of protesters wearing black and carrying candles filled the streets of Tehran again Thursday, joining opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi to mourn demonstrators killed in clashes over Iran's disputed election.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel accuses U.N. nuke agency of ‘bias’. Israel-UN spat over Syria 'bias'.

Iran's supreme leader to speak at site of crackdown.

U.S. urging Israel to change Gaza policy.

Yemeni security forces expand search for hostages.

Hamas rejects Carter plea to recognize Israel.

ASIA

'Global plans' for Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday. Court grants appeal in Suu Kyi case.

US trains reluctant Afghan police to fight Taliban.

Islamabad resembles battle zone.

Sri Lanka rebels try to rise again after defeat.

N Korea insurance scam funds weapons, enriches Kim - Report.

AFRICA

South African rape survey shock.

Somali security minister killed in explosion.

Somalia fears Al Qaeda takeover of Mogadishu.

24 Police die in Algeria ambush.

Nigeria moves against militants in Delta.

EUROPE

Police 'illegally' stopping white people to racially balance stop-and-search figures, watchdog claims .

Loyalist groups 'destroy weapons'.

Saudi cleric with militant views paid medical visit to Germany.

Air France crash sparks black box debate.

Racist violence drives Romanians from homes in Northern Ireland.

Expenses blackout: UK lawmakers' claims censored.

AMERICAS

Bolivian leader 'enemy of Peru'.

Canadian seal hunt 'collapsing'.

Peru Congress revokes land laws.

Four guerrillas die in fighting in Colombia.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. has decided fate of half Guantanamo detainees.

Guard of key witness killed before terror trial in Greece.

Algeria mulls new amnesty to weaken al Qaeda.

ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL CRISIS

Worse than subprime? Other mortgages imploding slowly.

Treasury to auction $104 billion in debt mext week, a record.

Dems work to push banking overhaul quickly.

Senators hit at core of Obama financial reforms.

Can the U.S. Government afford to let California fail?