Wednesday, November 11, 2009

World News Briefs -- November 11, 2009


Nations Around World Honor War Dead -- CNN

(CNN) -- Nations honored those who sacrificed their lives in wars on Wednesday, in many cases for the first time without any surviving veterans of World War I.

Services took place around the world to mark the 91st anniversary of the armistice signed between Germany and the Allies on November 11, 1918.

Depending on where it is celebrated, the day is alternatively known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, Poppy Day or Veterans Day.

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen rebels urge Saudi ceasefire.

Now that parliament approved elections, Iraqis are ambivalent.

Iran's opposition steers challenge toward the top.

Beneath Lebanon's new political deal, a fear of violence.

Stalled talks may kill Israel's Labor Party.

ASIA

China ready to welcome President Obama.

Car bomb adds to toll in Northwest Pakistan.

Cambodia refuses Thai demand for Thaksin extradition.

In Sri Lanka, anger over detainees' fate.

AFRICA

Pirates seize Greek vessel off Seychelles.

Cross-examination begins in war crimes trial of former Liberian President.

Zimbabwe PM attends cabinet after ending boycott.

EUROPE

French and German leaders mark Armistice Day.

EU to choose first president on Nov 19: Reinfeldt.

Is Russia playing both sides on Iran nukes?

AMERICAS

Soldiers, family come together to grieve at Fort Hood.

Quebec nationalists interrupt Prince Charles tour.

Massive blackout leaves Brazil on edge.

US tries to salvage Honduras accord.

9 Colombia troops killed in clash with rebels.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

In Afghanistan, Taliban surpasses al-Qaeda.

Algeria jails 3 Moroccans over Iraq al Qaeda plan.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. Senator Dodd upsets banks with plan for a single bank overseer.

What’s behind rising oil prices?

World Bank warns unemployment threatens US economy.

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