Friday, January 22, 2010

World News Briefs -- January 22, 2010



China Attacks Clinton's Internet Speech As 'Harmful' To Relations -- Washington Post

BEIJING -- China's Foreign Ministry sharply criticized Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's Thursday call for broad Internet freedom, saying that the United States should "cease using so-called Internet freedom to make groundless accusations against China."

Ma Zhaoxu, a Foreign Ministry spokesman, said on the ministry's Web site that "the U.S. has criticized China's policies to administer the Internet and insinuated that China restricts Internet freedom. We are firmly against the words and deeds contrary to the facts and harmful to China-U.S. relations."

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MIDDLE EAST

Obama admits US underestimated Israeli-Palestinian deadlock.

New Israeli demand complicates U.S. peace mission.

U.S. to couple military, civilian aid for Yemen.

Biden going to Iraq due to concerns about candidates barred from elections.

Clinton: US, allies will not back down on Iran nuclear issue.

ASIA

Pakistan armed forces 'tried to oust President'.

U.S. Ambassador puts brakes on plan to utilize Afghan militias against Taliban.

Afghan insurgent outlines peace plan.

India issues terrorism alert over hijack plot.

AFRICA

Scores more bodies recovered after Nigerian clashes.

Nigeria cabinet told to rule on sick President Yar'Adua.

Angola moves to make President stronger.

EUROPE

France arrests doctor accused in Rwanda genocide.

Death of Russian journalist in police detention sparks outrage.

Russia says hopes for prompt U.S. nuclear deal.

Armenia warns of breakdown in Turkey reconciliation.

AMERICAS

Haiti relocating homeless, port repairs needed.

U.S. forces in Haiti to grow to 20,000.

Honduras interim leader leaves, cabinet in charge.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda's deep tribal ties make Yemen a terror hub.

Justice task force recommends about 50 Guantanamo detainees be held indefinitely.

U.S. Homeland Security Chief meets Europe counterparts.

Reports: 120 al-Qaida suspects detained in Turkey.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

New world currency wouldn't solve imbalances on its own, says King.

Europe divided over U.S. bank proposal, seeks global pact.

US Stock futures falling; market set to resume slide.

China condemns 'groundless' US criticism of web control.

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