Monday, March 15, 2010

World News Briefs -- March 15, 2010 (Evening Edition)



'Israel Should Be Careful' -- Jerusalem Post

Former envoy stresses Israel's dependence on US, says ball in Netanyahu's court.

Former US Ambassador to Israel Martin S. Indyk told Channel 2 Monday that while he didn’t agree with Israeli envoy Michael Oren’s assessment that the crisis was the worst since 1975, it was heading in that direction.

Indyk warned Israel to take more care in the way it treats its longtime ally, and said the ball was now "in [Prime Minister Binyamin] Netanyahu’s court.”

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen launches new airstrikes on al-Qaida hideout.

Israelis nab senior Hamas leader.

US criticism of Israel ignites firestorm.

Car bomb in Iraq's Falluja kills 7, wounds 20: police.

Israel envoy says crisis with US 'worst since 1975'.

Brazil's Lula in Israel at start of Middle East tour.

Bin Laden's son calls on Iran to free his siblings.

ASIA

Aide: Karzai 'very angry' at Taliban boss' arrest.

Thai protesters vow to spill their own blood. Thai protesters shut down parts of Bangkok.

Kandahar slides into lawlessness as Taliban attacks force government to retreat.

Pakistani jets attack Taliban positions, killing 17.

Pakistan intelligence calls for Afghan border to be closed.

Is China's Politburo spoiling for a showdown with America?

Tamil party renounces demand for Independent homeland.

AFRICA

Somali Sufi group joins government to fight al-Shabab.

In Egypt, rumors of President Hosni Mubarak demise fuel uncertainty. Who will lead next?

Nigerian militants set off car bombs to tell everyone they exist. Nigeria: Car bombs explode during amnesty talks.

ANC's Julius Malema guilty of South Africa hate speech.

Darfur rebel row jeopardises Sudan peace deal.

EUROPE

Tax rises hit Greece as EU meets on debt crisis.

Kremlin sweeps regional elections.

France FM: EU considering unilateral sanctions on Iran.

FOCUS: Sarkozy election setback may threaten reforms.

Moscow irked by bogus TV report of Russian invasion.

Dozens held in European crackdown on Russian mafia.

AMERICAS

Killing of Americans pressures Mexico in drug war.

Pro-Uribe parties dominate Colombia's Senate vote.

Chile may face more blackouts after 80% lose power.

U.S. consulate employee slain in drug-ridden Mexican city.

U.N. chief urges donors to keep Haiti funds flowing.

Unemployment among Latin America youths fuels 'lost generation'.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Hakeemullah Mehsud is alive, says former ISI officer.

Arrests in Europe expose ETA’s ties to Venezuela.

Al Qaeda suspect's work at nuclear sites prompts call for probe.

Sahara states to hold talks on tackling al Qaeda.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US Senator Dodd unveils sweeping financial regulation plan.

Stocks fall on concern about US credit rating.

U.S., U.K. move closer to losing rating, Moody’s says.

Wen Jiabao takes aim at U.S. on Currency.

Tommy Hilfiger sold for $3bn.

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