Thursday, November 12, 2009

World News Briefs -- November 12, 2009

Iran nuclear power center. Photo from San Francisco Sentinel

Blix: Iran's Nuclear Work Raising Mideast Tensions -- CNN

(CNN) -- Iran can't convince the world it doesn't want nuclear weapons as long as it is producing nuclear fuel on an industrial scale, former U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix said Wednesday.

Iran has defied a U.N. Security Council demand that it halt its uranium enrichment program, insisting it has a right to produce fuel for civilian power plants. But while Iran says it has no intention of producing nuclear weapons, "they could change their mind tomorrow," Blix told CNN's "Amanpour" program.

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MIDDLE EAST

Obama fails to resuscitate the Middle East peace process.

Palestinian election body to recommend vote delay.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard tightens security grip.

ASIA

U.S. envoy to Afghanistan resists increase in troops.

Afghans flee their homes as fighting intensifies.

N. Korea says South will pay 'expensive price' for naval clash.

Obama's Asian adventure.

AFRICA

Zimbabwe land seizures reportedly intensify.

Pirates seize cargo ship in Indian Ocean.

Somali judge who jailed pirates, insurgents killed.

EUROPE

Russian President says economic focus must change.

EU set to name President, top diplomat next week.

Minister: Germany committed to Afghan mission.

Litvinenko killing charge dropped.

AMERICAS

Honduras accord is on verge of collapse.

Venezuela's Chavez nationalizes coffee producers.

Colombian guerrillas 'blessed' by Chavez: Venezuelan Governor.

Colombia takes Chavez war talk to Security Council.

Blackout raises fears about Brazil infrastructure.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Gulf Al-Qaida chief: Shi'ites, like Iran, more dangerous than Jews.

US imam wanted in Yemen over al-Qaida suspicions.

Clinton supports Philippine antiterrorism fight.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Pound under new attack as agency says it will cut UK's credit rating.

U.S. foreclosures dip 3 pct. in October from September.

Nine U.S. states seen in peril similar to California: report.

APEC ministers plot ways to sustain recovery.

Barrick shuts hedge book as world gold supply runs out.

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