Wednesday, December 2, 2009

World News Briefs -- December 2, 2009



Taliban Vow To Fight US Troop Surge In Afghanistan -- BBC

The Taliban say they will step up their fight in Afghanistan, after pledges by the US and its allies to send large reinforcements to the country.

A Taliban spokesman said such moves would "provoke stronger resistance".

US President Barack Obama, announcing a long-awaited strategy on Tuesday, said another 30,000 American troops would be deployed quickly in Afghanistan.

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MIDDLE EAST

US military: airstrike kills 1 in northeast Iraq.

Iran successfully tests Bushehr nuclear plant.

Families 'elated' as Iran frees British yachtsmen.

Iran loses clout in Arab world.

ASIA

Pakistan President to give up powers within weeks. US fears Zardari’s collapse.

Australia carbon laws fail, election possible.

India troops die in Maoist blasts.

Sri Lanka Tamils: freed from camps, their votes may give them new clout.

First charges filed in Philippine massacre, against mayor.

AFRICA

Pirates holding 11 ships, 264 sailors off Somalia.

Admiral: Sea too large to stop all pirate attacks.

Ghana returns Nigeria oil tanker after pirate attack.

Libya to hold 2nd trial for Swiss businessmen.

Rwanda - first landmine-free country.

EUROPE

European Union Treaty to make EU more powerful.

North Caucasus group in Russia train bomb web claim.

Serbia: Kosovo independence declaration threatens world order. Kosovo tells court its independence is permanent.

Demjanjuk trial day canceled due to illness.

AMERICAS

Ousted Honduran leader urges region to reject vote.

Another protected witness dies in Mexico.

Peru's murderous fat-stealing gang: Crime or cover-up?

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Italy receives two Guantanamo inmates.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

European stocks take breather as gold hits record.

Oil falls below $78 amid US crude supply jump.

General Motors chief executive Fritz Henderson resigns.

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