Friday, December 18, 2009

World News Briefs -- December 18, 2009


Obama: World's Will On Climate Change 'Hangs In The Balance' At Copenhagen -- FOX News

President Obama made a last-ditch effort Friday to salvage a climate conference in disarray, telling attendees that the world's will to address climate change "hangs in the balance" and insisting any deal must include transparency among nations.

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MIDDLE EAST

CIA working with Palestinian security agents.

Dozens missing as ship sinks off Lebanon.

Iran producing new generations of centrifuges: official.

'Dozens killed' in Yemen raids.

ASIA

Renewal of Zardari corruption charges is bad news for U.S.. High court blocks Pakistani officials from exiting country.

US missile strike hits northwest Pakistan - officials.

Hackers steal SKorean-US military secrets.

Tale of war and peace in the 2004 tsunami.

AFRICA

Suspected Somalia pirates freed by Dutch navy.

Millions at risk as East Africa rains fail, Oxfam says.

Expelled Western Sahara activist Haidar returns home.

EUROPE

Russia, U.S. close to nuclear pact: report.

Italy's Berlusconi released from hospital.

Sign at Auschwitz memorial is stolen.

AMERICAS

Military spending bill clears U.S. Senate hurdle.

Venezuela: Chávez accuses Netherlands of plotting aggression with the U.S.

Brazil's top court halts boy's return to US dad.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Mumbai terror suspect recants confession.

Ex-Gitmo detainee struggles to build life in Chad.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Greenspan backs deficit-reduction commission.

Super Saturday expectations high for U.S. retailers.

Taiwan, China to hold free-trade talks.

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