World News Briefs -- October 2, 2009 (Evening Edition)

Hundreds of people gather at Copacabana beach ahead of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) vote to determine the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympics, on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro October 2, 2009. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

Rio Wins 2016 Games As IOC Rebuffs Obama -- Yahoo News/Reuters

COPENHAGEN/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Rio de Janeiro won a resounding vote on Friday to stage the first Olympics in South America in 2016, rebuffing U.S. President Barack Obama, who had personally lobbied for his adopted hometown Chicago.

The decision by the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen sparked joyful samba dancing on Rio's Copacabana beach and shocked disbelief on the streets of Chicago, which had been considered the front-runner.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria seen regaining its influence in Lebanon.

World powers and Iran agree to more talks on nuclear issues. Iran, world powers plan second round of nuclear talks. Iran nuclear talks elicit optimism, skepticism.

Hamas swaps video of Israeli soldier for prisoners.

Israel says Gaza war report threatens peace efforts. Diplomats: Palestinians drop Gaza resolution.

Maliki unveils new national, nonsectarian Iraqi party.

ASIA

Philippines declares ‘State of Calamity’ as typhoon approaches.

Survivors of Indonesian quake found; 3,000 missing.

Military searches for bodies, brings aid to Samoas.

Pakistan to target Taliban ‘epicenter’.

Video shows Pakistan army 'abuse'. The Waziristan wild card.

AFRICA

Kenya backs poll violence trials.

US delays Somalia aid, fearing it is feeding terrorists.

Beshir pledges free Sudan vote in 2010.

Cholera spreads in northern Nigeria as death toll hits 97.

EUROPE

Greek PM faces tough fight for 3rd mandate.

Poland, Czech Republic may get roles in missile defense.

Europe's future in the balance as Ireland votes on Lisbon treaty.

France and Germany unite to push Britain to EU sidelines.

Romanian government falls apart.

AMERICAS

Colombia guerilla leader may have died in air raid, Tiempo says.

Everyone has an idea for saving Honduras. US lawmakers to meet interim Honduras leader.

Ecuador's Shuar gird for conflict after protest.

U.S. Nation's alert system deemed 'unreliable'.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

The long path to nowhere: Suing state sponsors of terrorism.

US envoy: Bin Laden, Taliban leadership operating in Pakistan.

FBI watching for ‘homegrown' terrorists.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Why the September jobs report is so brutal.

U.S. Sept non-farm payrolls plunge 263,000.

US Job losses overshadow signs of recovery.

Car sales down, but Ford is catching its Japanese rivals. Saturn: Why one of Detroit’s brightest hopes failed.