World News Briefs -- February 11, 2010 (Evening Edition)

Supporters wave flags and placards as they gather in Tehran's central square.
Photo from The Daily Mail

Iran Opposition Protests Fizzle In Face Of Overwhelming Security -- Christian Science Monitor

Iran protesters had hoped to press their demands for reform on the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution, but massive regime security measures kept protests mostly bottled up.

Iranians marked the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution on Thursday with a mass pro-government rally and an overwhelming security presence that prevented opposition protesters from staging a long-expected showdown.

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen announces truce with rebels.

Iraq orders former Blackwater security guards out.

Iran hails nuclear advance on Revolution Day.

Iran's Anniversary: Where Was the Opposition?

Huge rally and protests mark Iran revolution.

Lebanon accuses Israel of escalating war threats.

ASIA

Thailand drops charges against crew of plane carrying North Korean weapons.

Suicide bombers attack police compound in Pakistan. 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

African Union warns Nigeria army on power transfer.

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

US ambassador tries to reassure Russia.

Ten militants killed in Russia's North Caucasus.

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

Argentina blocks supply ship in Falklands dispute.

Bill Clinton hospitalized In NYC.

Race and the Winter Olympics.

Former Uruguayan dictator sentenced to 30 years.

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

Another 9/11 unlikely, Biden says.

Police investigate MI5 officer who interrogated Binyam Mohamed.

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

Bailout panel cites commercial real estate danger.

Fed in talks with money market funds to help drain $1 trillion.

Global bank tax near, says Brown.

White House predicts weak job growth for rest of year.