World News Briefs -- September 20, 2009

US President Barack Obama speaks at an event in Maryland. Obama will seek to restart stalled Mideast peace talks Tuesday when he hosts a trilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas(AFP/File/Jewel Samad)

Obama, Netanyahu, Abbas To Meet Amid Tensions -- Yahoo News/AP

WASHINGTON – At a time when wide differences are hindering Mideast peace talks, President Barack Obama will host a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraq says no progress with Syria over insurgents.

National Security Adviser says Iran advancing in making medium-range missiles.

Turkey to up Euphrates flow to Iraq.

Gaza militants fire two Qassams into western Negev.

ASIA

U.S. Afghanistan commander's troops request ready.

Afghan election aftermath to be tackled by UN troubleshooter.

Japan’s Hatoyama to meet Obama, S. Korea’s Lee during U.S. stay.

Thousands of supporters of former Thai PM mark coup anniversary.

AFRICA

AU urges more weapons for Somalia.

Islamist calls for more suicide attacks in Somalia.

Nigerian officials: "District 9" not welcome here.

EUROPE

U.S. missile defense reversal no concession to Russia - Gates.

Dirty war rages on Russia's doorstep.

Medvedev: Israel not planning to strike Iran.

AMERICAS

Is The U.S.-Mexico border fence working?

Gunman kills two on Mexico subway.

Uribe changes tack on release of rebels' hostages.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

3 men in terror probe charged with making false statements.

Germany: al-Qaida posts video with new threat.

DNA tests confirm death of terrorist Noordin Top in Indonesia.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Dollar falls to one-year low as economy spurs high-yield demand. More news here.

Obama says financial regulations must be strengthened globally.

FDIC chief considers tapping Treasury for funds.

Leading Senator pushes new plan to oversee banks.