Wednesday, February 3, 2010

World News Briefs -- February 3, 2010 (Evening Edition)



Blast Kills 3 U.S. Service Members In Northwest Pakistan -- Washington Post

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN -- Three American troops were killed Wednesday in a bombing in the volatile northwest region of Pakistan, a nation where U.S. military involvement is a highly sensitive matter and where American ground personnel rarely suffer casualties.

The attack targeted forces who were part of a contingent of U.S. military trainers. They were traveling to Lower Dir, a district in the North-West Frontier Province that Pakistan's military has said it wrested from Taliban control.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israeli PM: Peace talks could resume soon. Hamas hosts Fatah leader for unity talks.

Iraqi police: 20 killed in Karbala blast.

Iran is ready for nuclear deal, leader says.

Iran announces launch of animals into space. More news here.

Pressure mounts for Israel to hold Gaza war inquiry.

ASIA

Vote chief rejects Sri Lanka rigging charges.

Obama firm on Dalai Lama meeting despite China warning.

U.S. drones said to strike along border in Pakistan.

U.S. sees no fundamental change in China relations. Chinese diplomat: Ties with US deteriorated recently.

Asia bolsters defences as West feels pinch: IISS.

North Korea's economic moves bring new misery.

AFRICA

Nigeria warns oil militants against violence.

Are the pirates and the Islamists in cahoots?

Sudan slams ICC decision on Beshir genocide charges.

Guinea junta blames Toumba Diakite for massacre.

South Sudan hungry 'quadrupled in a year'.

EUROPE

Ukraine PM cries foul days before presidential poll.

Greece to face European Commission economic scrutiny.

Concorde trial starts with victims remembered.

Russia and U.S. 'agree to nuclear deal'.

Protestant split imperils N. Ireland deal.

France refuses a citizenship over full Islamic veil.

AMERICAS

Ecuador emerges as hub for international crime.

Frustration growing at Haiti aid bottlenecks. Haiti tent city residents cope with shortages.

Mexico: Slain gang leader planned Juárez massacre.

7 suspects, 1 policeman die in Mexico shootout.

Canada's icy reception deepens doubts on G7 role.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Pakistani scientist guilty in US servicemen attacks.

Abdulmutallab resumes talking to Federal agents. Holder Admits He Made Decision to Charge Abdulmutallab as Criminal Defendent.

Recidivism among former Guantanamo detainees declined.

Concerns grow over Al Qaeda's group in Yemen.

al-Qaeda will try to attack U.S. in next 6 months.

Somali militant group Al Shabab aligns with Al Qaeda.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. may lose 824,000 jobs as employment data revised: Analysis.

Europe debt on rise; Greece scrambles to lower deficit.

US unemployment rises in most metro areas.

Oil hovers above $77 on demand hopes.

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