World News Briefs -- September 28, 2009

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. An Iranian Fateh (Victor) missile is launched during a test at an unknown location in central Iran September 27, 2009. Iran test-fired short-range missiles on Sunday to show it was prepared to head off any military threat, four days before the Islamic Republic is due to hold rare talks with world powers worried about its nuclear ambitions. REUTERS/Fars News/Ali Shayegan (IRAN MILITARY POLITICS) QUALITY FROM SOURCE

Iran Tests Longest-Range Missiles -- Yahoo News/AP

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran tested its longest-range missiles Monday, capping two days of war games meant to show the country is ready for any military threat at a time when it is under intense international pressure to fully disclose its nuclear activities.

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MIDDLE EAST

Disunity threatens Sunni Iraq.

Palestinians and Israelis clash at Jerusalem Holy site. Erekat: Israel deliberately escalating tensions in Jerusalem.

Yemeni military says dozens killed in fighting with rebels.

ASIA

US threatens to escalate operations inside Pakistan. Civilians flee Taliban stronghold in NW Pakistan.

Pakistan opens new terror camps after Mumbai assault.

Despite pressure, McChrystal to hold firm on request for troops to go to Afghanistan.

Manila hit over aid delay after storm kills 140.

AFRICA

Zimbabwe court dismiss plot to kill Mugabe.

Somalia militants execute 'spies'.

South Sudan leader sees 'real chance' of secession. Sudan faces 'historic crossroads'.

EUROPE

German Chancellor claims victory for Center-Right coalition. More news here and here.

Portugal election: Socialists stay in power but lose majority. Portuguese PM wins despite chafing reforms.

Georgia war report set to blame both Moscow and Tbilisi.

Anger in France and Poland after Polanski arrest.

AMERICAS

Beleaguered Honduras curtails freedoms.

Canadian ruling party set for showdown on Thursday.

Swine flu surge closes schools, tests hospitals.

Dalai Lama opens 'peace summit' in Vancouver.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Spread of Jihadi "operations" inside America: a quantitative warning.

Gates says U.S. may not close Guantanamo prison by deadline.

Dallas terror sting signals new approach for FBI.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

G20 faces credibility test on markets.

Social Security strained by early retirements.

World Bank says don’t take US dollar’s place for granted.