Thursday, February 4, 2010

World News Briefs -- February 4, 2010



Pakistan Arrests 35 in U.S. Soldiers’ Deaths -- New York Times

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani officials said Thursday that they have arrested 35 suspects as part of their investigation into a bombing that killed three American soldiers and four Pakistanis on Wednesday in northwest Pakistan.

“They are all locals,” said the duty officer at the police station in the town of Balambat, where the bombing occurred, in the Lower Dir District.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraq allows blacklisted election candidates to run.

China renews opposition to Iran sanctions.

Assad will lose power if Syria goes to war: Israel.

US military rushes bomb dogs to Iraq.

ASIA

Pakistan arrests 30 suspects in U.S. forces attack. Pakistan faces backlash after U.S. troops attack.

India offers official talks with Pakistan: report.

Nuclear missile threats to U.S. mount. Report warns of Pyongyang's aims.

N.Korea eases market curbs as anger grows: Seoul.

AFRICA

Appeals Court says ICC could charge Sudan President with genocide.

Leaner Nigerian rebel group still threat to oil firms.

Kenya tightens security on porous Somalia border.

African Union says "never again" to coups.

EUROPE

Prosecutor: German Islamists planned mass murder.

Deal over Northern Ireland policing powers 'very close'.

UK auditor: 392 lawmakers must pay back expenses.

President signs law altering Ukraine voting rules.

AMERICAS

Haitian government worries temporary housing may become permanent slums.

Chavez turns to Cubans for help with energy crisis.

Colombia is terrorized by 'successor' paramilitary groups.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US cleric: Accused plane bomber was my student.

Switzerland takes 2 Uighur brothers held at Guantanamo.

Anger over US 'Lady Qaeda' verdict.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Pressure mounts over Toyota recalls.

US debt to hit proposed ceiling by end-February: Treasury.

House faces tough vote on $1.9 trillion more debt.

China shows little patience for U.S. currency pressure.

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