World News Briefs -- January 18, 2010

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U.S. Forces Struggle to Bring Order to Haitian Airspace -- Wall Street Journal

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—A Federal Express 727 and a giant U.S. Air Force cargo jet from Washington state were at an impasse on the taxiway, one trying to reach a parking spot while the other headed for the runway. U.S. Navy and Canadian rescue helicopters swarmed overhead. A Bolivian DC-10 had just landed, as had former President Bill Clinton in a red-white-and-blue Boeing 757.

But U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Don Travo's immediate problem on Monday afternoon was finding a place for a C-130 on final approach. "I can't get him in," Sgt. Travo shouted, before ordering the plane to swerve from its flight path and turn tight circles over Port-au-Prince until told otherwise.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran opposition urges protests on Revolution day.

Marines exit Iraq in first wave of US forces out.

Candidate bans worsen Iraq’s political turmoil.

Beijing blocks talks on tackling Iran nuclear threat.

Iran hails UN indecision over further sanctions.

Israeli Defense Minister visits Turkey to mend frayed ties.

ASIA

China to offer more money to report online smut.

What's behind latest Taliban attack on Kabul?

Arrests, scandals in Japan could stall passage of budget bill.

NKorea's Kim calls for stronger army amid tension.

AFRICA

China's Africa footprint: a makeover for Algeria.

Dozens die in Nigeria clashes.

Somali pirates release oil tanker after ransom paid.

7 charged over violent protest in Kenya.

EUROPE

Israeli government convenes for 1st time in Berlin.

Next Ukrainian President: East or West? Ukraine vote heads for tense run-off: exit polls.

Turk who shot Pope John Paul released from prison.

Israel asks pope to open up WWII archives.

AMERICAS

Moderate quake rocks Guatemala, Salvador; no damage.

Current events resonate during Martin Luther King Jr. Day events.

More troops, aid go to Haiti, but hunger persists.

Foreigners dead and missing after Haiti quake.

Piñera wins presidency as Chile returns to the right.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Yemen announces arrest of al-Qaida No. 2 in Arabian Peninsula.

Review of jet bomb plot shows more missed clues.

Qaeda says fighters alive, Yemen vows more strikes.

5 Americans held in Pakistan allege torture.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Saudi billionaire eyes new links with News Corp.

Union sets new strike vote against British Airways.

IMF head in 'double-dip' global economy warning.