Wednesday, October 21, 2009

World News Briefs -- October 21, 2009 (Evening Edition)



Draft Of Iran Nuclear Deal: Start Of A Thaw In Relations With US? -- Christian Science Monitor

The tentative Iran nuclear deal could be the beginning of a shift from a dominant antagonism to an openness to addressing mutual interests, some diplomatic experts say.

Washington - The tentative agreement reached in Vienna on Wednesday to substantially reduce Iran's stockpile of low-enriched uranium raises a tantalizing question: After 30 years of hostility, could this be the beginning of a thaw in US-Iranian relations?

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran arrests suspects in attack on military chiefs.

Obama: US combat troops out of Iraq by next August.

Iran nuclear talks continue despite Iran's assertion that 'France not needed'.

U.S. officer: If Israel strikes Iran, U.S. will likely join.

Kuwait grants women passports without spousal nod.

ASIA

Pakistan offensive against Taliban creates angry refugees.

U.S. deeply split on troop increase for Afghan war.

Afghan coalition government is an option, US says.

Taiwan warns of China 'threat'.

Indian Maoist leader threatens 'tornado of violence'.

U.S., Japan differ on military base. Gates pushes Japan on U.S. troop shift plan.

AFRICA

US boosts Seychelles piracy fight.

Unrest in Algeria for second day.

US backs Guinea arms embargo.

US to give Mali equipment for military forces.

US, East African nations begin major military exercise.

EUROPE

Bosnia-Herzegovina reform package rejected.

Recent ETA arrests raise hopes in Spain of ending violence.

EU ministers agree to wind down stimulus spending.

Biden seeks to calm allies over Russian reset. Poland to accept US offer on shield.

Denmark approves Russian Baltic pipeline.

Vatican in bold bid to attract Anglicans.

AMERICAS

US congressional hearing highlights Colombia rights abuses.

Colombian army kills 16 rebels.

3 S.American nations promise to halt deforestation.

U.S. House healthcare bill under $900 billion: Pelosi.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

New delay sought in Guantanamo war crimes case.

Feds: Mass. man planned terror attacks on US malls. Highlights of the case against terror suspect.

Senate OKs transfer of Gitmo prisoners for trials.

'War on Terror' II

Supreme court to hear Uighurs' case. Justices to decide on US release of detainees.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Deserted shopping mall bleak symbol of Fed bailout.

U.S. Bailout watchdog expects much to remain unrefunded.

Oil hits $82 per barrel as dollar plunges.

Obama administration to order executive pay cuts at bailed-out firms.

Quicker rebound for exporters to China, India.

Hyundai: The newest U.S. auto power.

President Obama to announce help for small banks, businesses.

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