Wednesday, March 17, 2010

World News Briefs -- March 17, 2010



Israeli Ambassador Denies Saying U.S.-Israel Relations In Crisis -- CNN

Jerusalem (CNN) -- The Israeli ambassador to the United States said Wednesday he did not make statements attributed to him about relations between his country and the United States being "in a crisis."

"I was flagrantly misquoted about remarks I made in a confidential briefing this past Saturday," Ambassador Michael Oren said.

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MIDDLE EAST

Allawi edges ahead of al-Maliki in Iraq vote count.

US general: Iran's nuclear bomb effort has slowed.

Iran's link to China includes nukes, missiles.

Why Iran smiles on Jerusalem clashes.

ASIA

Officials: 2 US missile attacks kill 9 in Pakistan.

Bulk of US troops in Afghanistan to be brought under NATO command.

Afghanistan says it enacted law to pardon war crimes.

Protesters splatter blood on Thai PM's home.

Fiji cyclone damage overwhelming, leader says.

AFRICA

Somalia’s President assails U.N. report on corruption.

Taking turns at slaughter in Nigeria.

Zuma meets Zimbabwe leaders amid pressure for new polls.

EUROPE

Turkey PM warns might deport up to 100,000 Armenians.

Merkel: Sex abuse scandal major challenge. Pope hopes letter to Irish helps healing.

ETA blamed for French policeman's murder.

Ukraine: Bid to ban military ties.

AMERICAS

Consular slayings spotlight Mexico's failures in fighting drug gangs.

U.S. puts brakes on "virtual" border fence.

Was LA earthquake a precursor to the 'Big One'?

Haiti reveals ambitious $11.5 bln reconstruction plan.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Attorney general: Bin Laden won't be caught alive.

Terror duo sings: Mumbai strike averted in nick of time.

Tehran aiding al Qaeda links, Petraeus says.

U.S. air travelers complain about body scans.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Obama aides see ‘extended period’ of unemployment.

National debt up $2 trillion on Obama's watch.

World Bank says China should grow 9.5 pct in 2010.

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