World News Briefs -- October 25, 2009

Smoke and flames are seen following a blast at the city governorate in central Baghdad on October 25. Twin suicide car bombs blamed on Al-Qaeda blasted the justice ministry and a provincial office in Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 90 people and sparking turmoil in the embattled Iraqi capital. (AFP/Sabah Arar)

Two Car Bombs Kill 106 In Baghdad: Police -- Yahoo News/Reuters

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Twin car bombs targeting two government buildings killed at least 106 people and wounded 512 in Baghdad on Sunday, police and health officials said, in the bloodiest attack in the Iraqi capital for months.

Violence has fallen in Iraq since U.S.-backed tribal sheikhs helped wrest control from al Qaeda militants and Washington sent extra troops but attacks are still common in a nation trying to rebuild from conflict, sanctions and strife.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site.

Abbas's call for elections deepens Palestinian divisions.

Yemeni army bombs three markets in north.

U.S. report claims N.Korea passing WMD tech to Syria via Iran.
Dubai’s troubles have just begun.

Ex-CIA agent confirms US ties with Jundullah.

Saudi journalist sentenced to 60 lashes.

ASIA

Asian leaders to pledge EU-style bloc.

Pakistan troops retake Taliban stronghold in Waziristan. Pakistan forces bomb Taliban in South Waziristan.

Australia, Japan pitch rival ideas for new Asia bloc.

Former child soldiers move on in Sri Lanka.

AFRICA

Wake-up call as population of Africa tops 1bn.

Sudan rejects new US approach: Bashir advisor.

Nigeria rebel group declare 'ceasefire'.

Fleeing drought in the Horn of Africa.

EUROPE

Labour let in migrants 'to engineer multicultural UK'.

Ever-Present surveillance rankles the British public.

UN report: Russia becomes largest market for Afghan heroin.

The week the Iron Curtain began to be torn apart.

Disappointed Sarkozy shifts gaze from Washington.

AMERICAS

Kidnapped Colombian football team found dead in Venezuela.

U.S. House health care bill over $1 trillion for decade.

Uruguayans vote for ex-rebel or ex-president.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Iran, Pakistan agree on joint anti-terrorism mechanism.

Lebanese court convicts men of Al Qaeda links.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Let the battle begin over black gold.

Asian leaders seek to reduce Western trade ties.

Soros calls Wall St profits ‘gifts’ from state.