Saturday, November 28, 2009

World News Briefs -- November 28, 2009



Attack Suspected In Russian Train Crash That Killed 25 -- Voice of America

Rescue workers sifted through the wreckage near the town of Bologoye Saturday to search for 19 people still missing, saying the death toll is likely to rise.


Officials in Russia say a train crash that killed at least 25 people late Friday may have resulted from an attack.

A health ministry official said earlier that 39 people were killed in the crash, but authorities said Saturday the official was given the wrong information.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraqi leaders press ahead on tentative election deal.

Iranian cleric: Iran to supply own nuclear reactor fuel if IAEA refuses. Latest UN censure of Iran may start more confrontational phase.

Piracy threatens fishermen in Yemen.

Muslim pilgrims complete Hajj.

ASIA

Pakistani president turns over nuclear authority.

Philippine Mayor charged with mass murder for election-related massacre.

Khmer Rouge trial adjourns; Accused death camp commander awaits sentence.

Sri Lanka sets Presidential election for January 26.

AFRICA

Army retakes rebel town in Central Africa: source.

Zambia denies shielding Rwanda genocide suspects.

Fifa World Cup reporting rule sparks South Africa row.

EUROPE

Swiss go to the polls on Sunday to decide on Muslim minaret ban.

Lack of key economic jobs shows how Britain was outmanoeuvred in Brussels.

Russia and France reach agreements on autos and natural gas pipelines.

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi faces new bribery trial hearing.

AMERICAS

Region finds US lacking on Honduras.

Recession sends older Americans to food pantries.

Venezuela blasts Colombia as region talks defense.

Summit may help settle Latin American spats.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

CIA goes hiring in heart of Arab America.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Banks, world leaders play down Dubai debt threat.

Dubai debt woes raise fear of wider problem.

World markets endure knocks.

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