World News Briefs -- October 14, 2009 (Evening Edition)

A car bomb exploded in the Sadriya neighborhood in Baghdad Wednesday, killing at least 140 people and incinerating scores of vehicles. Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP/Getty Images

Iraq Says 85,000 Violently Killed Between 2004 - 2008 -- BBC

Just over 85,000 Iraqis were killed in Iraq between 2004 and 2008, according to the first estimate from the Iraqi government since the war began.

The figure is based on death certificates issued by the ministry of health and included 15,000 unidentified bodies.

It counts violent deaths of military, police and civilians, but does not include foreigners or insurgents.

Previous attempts to calculate the number of dead have been controversial.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN to resurrect debate on Israel-Hamas war.

'Iran pays, Syria smuggles, and Hezbollah receives weapons'.

In Yemen conflict, number of displaced grows.

Iraqi politicians unable to agree on election specifics.

Turkey slams Israel, signs pact with Syria. After snubbing Israel, Turkey to hold defense drills with Syria.

Israeli aircraft strike Gaza smuggling tunnels.

Armenia leader embarks on historic visit to Turkey.

ASIA

Thousands flee tribal Pakistan ahead of offensive.

Manila seeks help to find priest.

Commander frets over Afghan corruption.

China ire over India border visit.

Australia may expand detention center amid influx of refugees.

China and Russia sign missile notification pact.

US-NKorea talks hinge on renewed six-party process.

AFRICA

No progress on piracy, Somali police chief says.

Rebel raids 'spreading in Congo'.

Congo and Angola officials to suspend deportations.

Guinea boasts of deal with Chinese company.

Eager foreigners still wary of investing in Mugabe's Zimbabwe.

EUROPE

Spain nabs 10 people linked to Basque separatists.

Romanian Prime Minister Boc loses no-confidence vote.

Czech President Vaclav Klaus dismisses Brussels warning over Lisbon treaty.

Clinton calls for partnership with Russians.

AMERICAS

Cuba gives 'socialism lite' a try as recession deepens.

US-Mexico groups urges new US assault weapons ban.

Zelaya firm amid Honduras talks. Hondurans agree on constitution; no deal on Zelaya.

Senate panel passes healthcare bill.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

al-Qaida's Afghan head contacted Zazi.

Government of Romania falls in vote.

Zapatero says Spain to take Guantanamo prisoners.

Hadron Collider physicist Adlene Hicheur charged with terrorism.

US sees Saudi program as an option for detainees.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

DJ industrials pass 10,000 for 1st time in a year. Dollar slides, fuelling commodity price hikes.

Russia, China say will work on financial crisis.

Oil prices near a new high for the year.

Gold spikes to new record high.

Obama dollar retreats most against commodities in wealth shift.

Bank of Japan holds super-low rates steady.