Monday, September 21, 2009

World News Briefs -- September 21, 2009

Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya greets supporters inside the Brazilian embassy after his arrival in Tegucigalpa on Monday. Edgard Garrido/REUTERS

Ousted President Returns to Honduras -- New York Times

MEXICO CITY — The deposed president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, returned to his country on Monday, declaring that he had come to negotiate an end to the political crisis there. But the de facto government that ousted him denied he was in the country.

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MIDDLE EAST

After years of war, Iraqis hit by frenzy of crime.

Internally displaced Iraqis lack basic needs.

Israel says still has military option on Iran. Israel will not attack Iran, says Kremlin. Barak tells Gates: All Iran options still on table.

Iran's leader says U.S. nuke accusations wrong.

Ahmadinejad proud of Holocaust denial.

Yemen president says rebels use "human shields".

Black Hawk crash kills US service member in Iraq.

ASIA

Leak reveals India Maoist threat.

One in 4 Afghan ballots face check for fraud.

Philippines kill 19 militants in rebel stronghold. Philippine troops seize Abu Sayyaf militants' camp.

China vows separatism crackdown.

Party’s agenda in China seems to fall flat.

Pakistan's security gains contrast Afghan turmoil. Police say attack on Pakistani minister foiled. Pakistan arrests top Taliban commander.

U.S. fears that Pakistan aid will feed graft.

AFRICA

Report: Gunmen kill 80 in southern Sudan attacks.

Sudan's Darfur hit by new clashes.

DR Congo deports genocide suspect.

Somalia's Aweys calls for more suicide attacks.

Somali Islamists 'ban' UN books.

Muslims mass-producing children to take over Africa, says Archbishop.

EUROPE

Russia general says missile plan not shelved.

US-EU rift clouds climate summit.

US policy shift raises European hopes on Russia.

Czechs set hurdle for Europe treaty.

France's trial of the decade pits ex-PM vs Sarkozy.

Human rights group accuses Italy of violations.

Ignored by big parties, young Germans eye fringes.

Europeans say US lacks will on climate.

Italy holds funeral for soldiers killed in Kabul.

AMERICAS

U.S. struggles to keep up in Puerto Rico's drug war.

Colombian crackdown appears to be paying off.

US closing some programs in Bolivia.

US might have been involved in 2002 Chavez coup: Carter.

Some Cubans questioning politics behind Juanes' Havana concert.

Paraguay revokes invitation to US troops.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

September 11 defendants get "My Lai" massacre film. 9/11 conspirators refuse to appear in court.

US eyes more drone hits on terror havens.

FBI says imam Ahmad Afzali worked both sides and tipped off suspects. Imam arrested in terror inquiry appears in court.

Head of group accused in Mumbai assault arrested.

ECONOMY/BUSINESS/FINANCE

Fed rejects Geithner request for study of governance, structure.

Federal Reserve accounts for 50% of Q2 treasury purchases.

Obama wants G20 to rethink global economy.

2 comments:

middlesex said...

What a warm greet Zelaya had given to his supporters in picture. A simply negotiate can do end the political crisis may be but that must be in right manner.

susan banks said...

just let's work towards freedom in this county so that their people can stay there or go back to their homeland...this would make them happy.