World News Briefs -- November 12, 2009 (Evening Edition)

Hasan Called Himself 'Soldier of Allah' on
Business Cards -- FOX News

Major Nidal Malik Hasan called himself a "soldier of Allah" on business cards found in his apartment after the shooting rampage at Fort Hood in which he is accused of murdering 13 people.

Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, reportedly obtained the business cards over the Internet. In addition to listing his profession and contact information, the cards contain a discrete reference to his religion: "SoA(SWT)."

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen warns against intervention in rebel conflict.

Hezbollah leader lashes out at Obama.

Israel open to Syria talks as Palestinians balk.

Iraq warns of more violence before elections.

Mahmoud Abbas puts off Palestinian elections after Hamas opposition.

Obama fails to resuscitate the Middle East peace process.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard tightens security grip.

ASIA

Pakistanis worry about US nuclear intentions.

Thaksin's Cambodia role runs risk for ousted Thai leader.

Gates hints at compromise strategy on Afghanistan.

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

Africa needs billions for infrastructure: World Bank.

Nigeria misses militant deadline.

Zimbabwe land seizures reportedly intensify.

Pirates seize cargo ship in Indian Ocean.

Somali judge who jailed pirates, insurgents killed.

EUROPE

A million infected in Ukraine flu epidemic: minister.

Kremlin calls for sweeping modernization of Russia. 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

Mexico border city groups call for UN peacekeepers.

CDC: Swine flu has sickened 22 million in 6 months.

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

Spain tries 11 over alleged Islamic terror plot.

Army: Fort Hood suspect charged with murder.

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

U.S. Federal deficit sets October record of $176.4B.

Gold hits record high above $1,123.

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.