Sunday, October 18, 2009

World News Briefs -- October 18, 2009

General Nur-Ali Shushtari was among those killed in the attack. Photo AFP

Iran: Senior Revolutionary Guard Commanders Killed in Suicide Bombing - -Voice of America

Iranian state media say several senior officers of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards are among at least 29 people killed in a suicide bomb attack Sunday in southeastern Iran.

The attack took place during a meeting between the Revolutionary Guards and tribal leaders. The state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) says a man wearing an explosive vest blew himself up at the meeting.

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MIDDLE EAST

Egypt: Fatah-Hamas deal deferred due to 'inappropriate conditions'.

Insurgents destroy 2 bridges in Anbar.

Iran frees reporter held since June.

ASIA

Pakistan, Taliban both claim success in fighting.

Diplomatic wrangling delays Afghan vote decision.

S Korea, DPRK officials meet on resuming family reunions in Kaesong.

AFRICA

Guinea embargo over 'atrocities'.

New US policy to offer incentives, pressure for Sudan.

Irish, Uganda aid workers freed in Darfur.

EUROPE

Czech leader resigned to treaty.

U.S. and Russia detail their roles in Armenia-Turkey deal.

Last Bosnian refugees return home from Hungary.

AMERICAS

Honduran talks deadlocked over restoring Zelaya.

Hurricane Rick becomes Category 5 off Mexico.

Rio drug war erupts; Police helicopter shot down.

Canadians intercept migrant ship.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

In Somalia, a new template for fighting terrorism.

German al Qaeda leader sanctioned by US Treasury.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Canadian dollar climbs toward parity as stocks, crude oil rally.

Calif. bank becomes 99th in US to be shut in 2009.

How Moody's sold its ratings -- and sold out investors.

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