Thursday, July 16, 2009

World News Briefs -- July 16, 2009


Joe Biden: ‘We Have to Go Spend Money to Keep From Going Bankrupt’ -- CNSNews

Vice President Joe Biden told people attending an AARP town hall meeting that unless the Democrat-supported health care plan becomes law the nation will go bankrupt and that the only way to avoid that fate is for the government to spend more money.

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My Comment: Thank God I live in Canada.

MIDDLE EAST

Israel: Lebanon blast shows 'flagrant' violations.

Moussavi to appear in public in Tehran.

Why Palestinian leaders have banned Al Jazeera.

Iranian nuclear chief resigns.

Iran flight recorders 'damaged'.

ASIA

North Korea begins eulogizing Kim amid terminal cancer reports. Who will succeed Kim Jong Il?

UN panel issues new sanctions against North Korea.

Gates: More US troops could head to Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: 'Britain is backing the Taleban'.

China's economic recovery gathers steam.

China and Australia trade warnings on Rio case.

AFRICA

S. Africa besieged by unemployment.

Kenya’s bill for bloodshed nears payment.

Bongo son set for Gabon candidacy.

Congo leader wins disputed poll.

EUROPE

East Europeans nervous as US courts Russia.

EU criticises Medvedev visit to South Ossetia.

Iceland's parliament votes to join EU.

East Europeans nervous as US courts Russia.

AMERICAS

U.S., Colombia work on deal for air bases.

Honduran interim government reinstates curfew.

U.S. slams Caracas on drugs.

Troops seize Venezuela police station, 8 injured.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

India, Pakistan resolve to fight 'terror'.

CSIS scolded over Khadr questioning.

ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL CRISIS

Strong bank results mask wider weakness.

Verleger sees $20 oil this year on ‘devastating’ glut.

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