World News Briefs -- October 19, 2009

Iran Accuses US, Britain, Pakistan Over Bombing -- Yahoo News/AFP

TEHRAN (AFP) – An Iranian general on Monday accused Pakistan, Britain and the United States of aiding Sunni rebels behind a devastating suicide attack which killed 42 people, including seven military commanders.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari, separately charged that those behind Sunday's bombing were in Pakistan and needed to be "quickly confronted."

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran warns U.S., U.K. of retaliation after attack.

Volatile Sistan-Baluchistan region is base for insurgents.

Awakening leader's tale illustrates Iraq's volatility.

Israel's cabinet rejects UN war crimes report.

ASIA

By air and ground, Pakistani soldiers penetrate militant heartland. Taliban resists major assault by Pakistan.

U.S. military chief visits as Pakistan battles militants.

Afghan leaders under pressure to avoid election run-off. Karzai team 'rejects poll review'.

Gates to meet new Japanese leaders, talk security with South Koreans.

AFRICA

ZANU-PF says Zimbabwe Gov't will operate without MDC. Party rift grows wider in Zimbabwe.

Freed Sudan aid workers long for home after ordeal.

African Union backs arms embargo on Guinea.

EUROPE

Now Slovakia threatens to reopen Lisbon Treaty row.

Fury as Berlusconi judge filmed.

UK warns of climate 'catastrophe'.

AMERICAS

Ousted Honduran president's supporters losing steam.

Brazil promises safe Olympics despite gang wars.

Cuban spies were sent to U.S to mislead, misinform, experts say.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Questions about Al Qaeda's next move.

Inside the Islamic Emirate.

Civilian courts are no place to try terrorists.

Officials say investor's donations wound up with Sri Lanka rebels.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

FDIC bank fund in the red until 2012.

London agents ‘Sold Out’ as home asking prices jump to record.

Oil price hits new high for 2009.

Latam leftists agree on new currency, sanction Honduras.

China growth more than 7 pct in January-September.