Saturday, November 14, 2009

World News Briefs -- November 14, 2009



U.N.: Yemen's Civil War Spreads To Saudi Arabia -- CNN

(CNN) -- Fighting in northern Yemen has moved into Saudi Arabia, forcing school closures and sending thousands fleeing, according to the United Nations.

"Fighting has now spilled into Saudi Arabia, reportedly causing 240 villages to be evacuated and more than 50 schools to be closed, " Sigrid Kaag of UNICEF said in a statement this week. "The total number of people displaced by the conflict since 2004 has gone up to more than 175,000, from an estimated 150,000 only a few weeks ago."

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen's fight with rebels a regional concern.

Lebanon's new Cabinet leery of Hezbollah dispute.

Israel: Clash at a border crossing.

ASIA

Pakistan car bomber 'kills five'.

North Korea issues new threat after naval clash.

Russian deal on Afghan supply route not a deal yet.

Philippine communist attack leaves 23 dead: officials.

China focuses on territorial issues as it equates Tibet to US civil war south.

In Japan, Obama stresses Asia's role in US economy.

AFRICA

Ethiopia rebels 'capture towns'.

ECOWAS resumes talks on Niger's political crisis.

EU plans training missions for Somali forces.

Hired guns help junta in Guinea.

EUROPE

Major fire at Russia arms depot.

Dutch drivers to pay tax on road time, not on car.

Turkey plans to ease restrictions on Kurds and help end decades of conflict.

AMERICAS

Colombia's Uribe re-election bid falters.

Mexico irked by recognition of drug kingpin 'El Chapo'.

Mexican purge axes corrupt police.

Peru and Chile in 'spy' scandal.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Accused 9/11 mastermind to face civilian trial in NY. Strong reaction to announcement of 9/11 trial in New York court.

Fort Hood: If Nidal Malik Hasan talks, will he live?

Ottawa fights repatriation of Guantanamo inmate.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Weak dollar no quick fix for narrowing trade gap.

U.S. to 'engage' in Asia-Pacific free trade pact.

Eurozone emerges from recession.

China Money: Yuan rise seen certain, but not soon.

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