Thursday, December 3, 2009

World News Briefs -- December 3, 2009 (Evening Edition)

British soldiers conduct a patrol outside Kandahar Air Field. Photo AFP

20 NATO Countries To Send More Troops To Afghanistan -- Voice of America

NATO says more than 20 countries plan to increase troop levels in Afghanistan, following US President Obama's increased commitment to the war.

NATO says at least 20 countries plan to increase their troop levels in Afghanistan, following U.S. President Barack Obama's announcement of a 30,000-troop boost to the war-torn nation.

NATO spokesman James Appathurai told reporters NATO members had shown a clear determination to support President Barack Obama's strategy in Afghanistan - not just through rhetoric, but by dispatching more troops.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN urges Iraq parties to set final election date.

In Israel, sentiment mixed on negotiations for Gilad Shalit release.

Iran to review ties with countries over IAEA vote. Iran President says nuclear enrichment will grow.

Arms smuggling heightens Iran fears.

Israeli PM to meet settlers angered by building pause.

ASIA

Afghan president pledges to support U.S. war plan.

North Korean misery as currency evaporates.

Kashmir: Thousands of bodies discovered in unmarked graves, rights group says.

Pakistanis kill 15 militants in several clashes.

Five sentenced to death over deadly China riots.

Bhopal marks 25th anniversary of Union Carbide gas disaster.

AFRICA

Ethnic violence in south Sudan troubling: U.S. envoy.

Official: Guinea's president wounded in attack.

Gambari to head Darfur UN mission.

Bomb kills four Somali Ministers. Somali ministers among 18 killed in Mogadishu blast.

Dutch navy arrests Somali pirates.

Nigeria President Umaru Yar'Adua urged to stand down.

EUROPE

Serbia raids homes of suspected Mladic helpers.

Russia to fight terror, promote trade.

Putin says no plans to leave power. Putin: Will consider running for president in 2012.

Chechen rebels claim Russia train bombing.

Arms treaty likely to expire before new pact is set.

AMERICAS

Paraguay named illegal immigrant to consular post.

Mexico cartels buying officials with campaign cash.

U.S. court jails Mexico drug kingpin for 27 years.

Honduran congress votes down return by Zelaya.

Venezuela's Chávez threatens more bank takeovers.

Gatecrashers prompt White House to tighten security.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaeda heads terror ‘mafia’ with Afghan nexus.

Al Shabab blamed for Somalia bombing. Is Al Qaeda's influence rising?

Petraeus: Afghan ‘surge’ to target terrorist leaders.

Bin Laden not in my country, Pakistan PM tells Brown.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Rates on 30-year mortgages set new record low.

Comcast to buy controlling stake in NBC Universal.

Oil rises above $77 despite weak US demand signs.

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