World News Briefs -- January 22, 2010 (Evening Edition)

UK Terror Threat Raised To 'Severe' -- The Guardian

• Threat raised from 'substantial' to 'severe'
• Home secretary says no attack is imminent

The threat of international terrorism to the UK was raised from substantial to severe tonight, meaning that an attack is 'highly likely'.

Alan Johnson, the home secretary, stressed, however, that there was no intelligence to suggest an attack was imminent. He said the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) had taken the decision.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant 'to open in 2010'.

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

South wants North Korea back at nuclear talks mid-February.

India ups alert level, tightens air security.

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

Kenya 'expels Jamaican hate-cleric Faisal again'.

Scores more bodies recovered after Nigerian clashes.

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

Angola moves to make President stronger.

EUROPE

Putin warns against despotism, chaos in Russia.

Cash-strapped Greece turns down protesting farmers.

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

Call for halt to Haiti adoptions over traffickers.

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

Guantanamo detainee fate rests with US judges: analysts.

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

Obama bank plan renews global push for regulation.

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.