Monday, March 1, 2010

World News Briefs -- March 1, 2010 (Evening Edition)



Chile Battles Lawlessness, Desperation After Massive Earthquake -- Voice of America

Chilean authorities are struggling to maintain order, distribute supplies, and rescue survivors after Saturday's powerful earthquake that killed more than 700 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes and buildings. President Michelle Bachelet is attempting to rally her nation in the face of tragedy and devastation, while appealing to the international community for assistance.

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MIDDLE EAST

Before Iraq election, Arab and Kurd tensions soar in the north.

Yemen raid kills southern activist, family.

Vote seen as pivotal test for both Iraq and Maliki.

Number of Dubai killing suspects now at 27.

Israel police storm holy site to quell protest.

Iran's supreme leader criticizes International Atomic Energy Agency.

ASIA

Afghanistan bans coverage of Taliban attacks.

U.S. Marines, Afghan troops to stay in Marja for months.

Tajikistan elections criticised by poll watchdog.

Village attack leaves 11 dead in Philippines.

AFRICA

Somali pirates diversify, taking trade to Terra Firma.

Prominent Nigerians ask President Yar’Adua to resign.

Zimbabwe's terrible new business law.

Somali rebel group bans UN world food program.

Nigerians search for effort from leaders to avoid locking horns.

Hundreds feared dead in Darfur clashes: U.N.

EUROPE

Russia-Georgia border crossing reopens.

Ukraine's Yanukovych: EU ties a 'key priority'.

At least 58 dead as storm sweeps across Western Europe. Napoleon-era sea walls blamed for French storm deaths.

Bitter legacy behind war of words between Greece and Germany.

European Union will support Greece, urges new Measures-Rehn.

UK Cameron rallies Tories but voter verdict still out.

AMERICAS

Clinton to meet with Uruguay's incoming president.

Looting and chaos reign in quake-stricken regions of Chile.

Venezuela 'helped Eta and Farc plot against Uribe'.

Top 12 inspiring moments we saw at the Vancouver Olympics.

It was a Canadian party, and Canada sure enjoyed itself. Closing ceremony Vancouver Olympics: Bill Demong leads the most successful US Winter Olympic team history.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Saudi Arabia and India address terrorism in a rare meeting.

Obama signs one-year extension of Patriot Act.

Spain says it arrested Basque militant leader.

Inextricably linked to controversial mosque: the secret world of IFE.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Don't go wobbly on us now, Ben Bernanke.

California is a greater risk than Greece, warns JP Morgan chief.

Pound, Euro slump on deficit concern; Copper soars after quake.

Toyota president apologizes to Chinese customers.

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