Friday, December 4, 2009

World News Briefs -- December 4, 2009


Suicide Bombers Kill 40 At Pakistan Mosque -- Reuters

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Three suicide bombers fired on worshipers then blew themselves up at a mosque near Pakistan's military headquarters after Friday prayers, killing 40 people, including many army officials, police said.


The mosque is frequented by military officials in the town of Rawalpindi, home to Pakistan's military establishment and only a 30-minute drive from the capital Islamabad.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran rejects IAEA transparency demand on atom sites.

Suicide bomber kills senior Iraqi police official, 4 others in Tikrit.

Settlers protest Netanyahu plan.

ASIA

Pakistan mosque attack kills at least 40.

NATO allies commit 7,000 more troops to Afghanistan.

Philippines police raid Ampatuan family compound.

India says it detained separatist leader.

AFRICA

Somalia graduation ceremony blast kills 23.

Troops fire on military leader in Guinea.

S.Africa tightens security for World Cup draw.

EUROPE

Russia to fight terror, promote trade.

Talks between UK and France off.

Roman Polanski begins house arrest in Gstaad.

Amanda Knox awaits verdict in Kercher murder case.

AMERICAS

Cuba blasts US black leaders for charges of racism.

Mexico City police free 107 'slave workers'.

US lagging in sending anti-drug aid to Mexico, GAO says.

Former President makes a political comeback in Argentina.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Bin Laden 'in Afghanistan in 2009'.

CIA authorized to expand use of drones in Pakistan.

Resumed military panels face new challenges.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Bernanke fights for Fed powers.

Germany 'faces new credit crunch'.

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