Thursday, February 11, 2010

World News Briefs -- February 11, 2010

TV grab showing tens of thousands massing in Tehran to celebrate the anniversary. Photo AFP

Clashes In Iran On Anniversary Of Islamic Revolution -- Voices Of America

Iranian authorities clashed with opposition supporters Thursday as huge crowds rallied in Tehran to mark the 31st anniversary of the founding of the Islamic Republic.

Iranian opposition Web sites say security forces fired tear gas to disperse opposition supporters gathering in central Tehran.

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MIDDLE EAST

'Tense' Iran marks anniversary, confirms nuclear breakthrough.

Huge rally and protests mark Iran revolution.

Lebanon accuses Israel of escalating war threats.

ASIA

Suicide attacker in Pakistan kills 18 near Khyber Pass.

Pakistan confirms Taleban leader death.

Sri Lanka street clashes over arrested general. Arrested Sri Lanka leader urges calm as protests mount.

Blizzards threaten Chinese New Year rush home.

AFRICA

Nigerian President's supporters question legality of acting President.

Thousands mark anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release.

Clashes in Somali capital kill at least 11.

EUROPE

Berlin and Paris urge backing for Greece.

New Ukrainian leader faces weak public support. Ukraine PM Tymoshenko ignores calls to concede.

U.S., EU terror-finance accord rejected by Parliament.

AMERICAS

US East Coast digs out from storm for record books.

Haiti judge to free U.S. missionaries.

Olympics - Snow finally falls on bare Cypress Mountain in Vancouver.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Aerial photos of Trade Center on 9/11 released. More photos here.

UK govt forced to publish U.S. torture allegations.

Guantanamo detainee's treatment revealed in Britain.

Is al Qaeda Bankrupt?

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Global bank tax near, says Brown.

White House predicts weak job growth for rest of year.

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