World News Briefs -- December 9, 2009

Poor Nations' Fury Over Leaked Climate Text -- CNN

(CNN) -- A leaked document known as the "Danish text" has driven an even deeper wedge between rich and poor countries embroiled in U.N. climate talks in Copenhagen.

The document, subtitled "The Copenhagen Agreement," proposes measures to keep average global temperature rises to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran protest continues, under siege.

Baghdad bombs kill 127 as Iraq vote is set. String of bombings kills at least 127 in Iraq. Iraqi MPs press ministers on security after bombings.

Iran: UN observatory near border is spy station.

Share Jerusalem with the Palestinians, European Union tells Israel.

ASIA

Report: Japan suspends talks about US Air Base. Japan suspends talks on where to move a US Air Base.

US envoy makes rare visit to North Korea.

Afghanistan will need U.S. help for 15 to 20 years, Karzai says.

Philippine clan killed at least 200: rights chief.

Population report: Taiwan birthrate now world's lowest.

AFRICA

Guinea accuses France of complicity in shooting.

Death penalty for gays? Uganda debates proposal.

Morocco, Spain discuss future of expelled Western Sahara activist.

EUROPE

Sarkozy defends Switzerland minaret ban.

Officials: Russian nightclub fire toll hits 124.

Russian authorities foil 81 terror acts in N.Caucasus in 2009.

AMERICAS

Report: Brazil police killed more than 11,000.

Drug war abuses by Mexican army rise sharply.

Honduran President - Elect Lobo wants coup amnesty.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaeda 'holds French and Spanish hostages in Africa'.

Accused terrorist bridged two different worlds.

TSA accidentally reveals airport security secrets.

FBI to probe panels that reviewed e-mails from alleged Fort Hood gunman.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

New Obama plans: 'spend our way out' of downturn.

Obama administration predicts $30B loss on auto bailout.

U.S. already $292 bln in the red this year - CBO.

Britain to levy a one-time tax on banker bonuses.

U.K., U.S. top Aaa ratings tested by debt burdens, Moody’s says.

TARP report: Good for Wall Street, not Main Street.