World News Briefs -- September 29, 2009

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. A frame grab taken from video footage released on September 28, 2009, shows a missile being fired in Iran. Iran test-fired a missile on Monday which defence analysts have said could hit Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf, state media reported, a move that may irk world powers ahead of rare talks with Tehran this week. REUTERS/Press TV via Reuters TV

US Eyes Energy, Financial Sanctions on Iran -- Yahoo News/AP

NEW YORK – The Obama administration is planning to push for new sanctions against Iran, targeting its energy, financial and telecommunications sectors if it does not comply with international demands to come clean about its nuclear program, according to U.S. officials.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran promises inspection 'soon'. US, allies seek new ways to sanction Iran. In Tehran, students defy ban on protests.

Bombings across Iraq kill 15, wound dozens.

UN scrutinises Gaza 'war crimes'. Israel condemns U.N. report on Gaza 'war crimes'.

ASIA

U.S. says Taliban has a new haven in Pakistan.

No detail is overlooked as China prepares to celebrate.

US accepts Hamid Karzai as Afghan leader despite poll fraud claims.

Philippines flood death toll rises as Typhoon Ketsana slams into Vietnam. 23 dead as Typhoon Ketsana roars into Vietnam.

US soldiers killed in Philippines.

AFRICA

87 die as troops in Guinea fire on protesters. Guinea warned of sanctions as death toll climbs.

Peacekeeper killed in Darfur: UN-AU mission.

Nigeria's oil rebels name mediators.

US envoy's outreach to Sudan is criticized as naive.

EUROPE

Poles indignant that US altered missile-shield plans.

At German Chancellor’s side, a new political power broker emerges.

EU report to place blame on both sides in Georgia war.

In bad times for capitalism, socialists in Europe suffer.

AMERICAS

Honduras presses Brazil over refuge to ousted President. Honduras to nullify emergency restrictions.

Obama to woo IOC over Chicago bid.

Cuba admits failure to pay farmers on time.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Guantánamo deadline may be missed.

NYC terrorism suspect set to be arraigned.

Al Qaeda in Yemen worries the West.

Chavez, Gaddafi seek a new definition of terrorism.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

World Bank head sees dollar’s role diminishing.

FDIC expected to ask banks to prepay $36B in fees.