Thursday, March 18, 2010

World News Briefs -- March 18, 2010



US Operations 'Already Started' In Kandahar -- AFP

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Operations to push the Taliban out of their iconic Afghan stronghold of Kandahar are underway and will steadily build in the months ahead, military officials said Thursday.

The military and political efforts against the Taliban around Kandahar, Afghanistan's third biggest city and the militia's spiritual capital, are the next step in the US-led strategy to end a war now in its ninth year.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraq's election adds to sectarian divide.

Iran offers to exchange low-grade uranium but on Iranian territory.

Israel lifts restrictions on Palestinians as violence subsides.

ASIA

Thai PM says he's open to talks with protesters.

Tehran accused of arming Taleban with weapons and explosives.

McChrystal reports on progress in Afghanistan.

AFRICA

Nigeria's acting President Goodluck Jonathan fires predecessor's cabinet.

Somali pirates attempt attack on Dutch warship.

Suspicion of arson at royal tombs fuels deadly clashes in Uganda.

Sudan and Darfur rebel group sign cease-fire.

EUROPE

Greek PM: need firmer rescue plan from eurozone.

Clinton in Russia to push arms talks toward deal.

EU urges Georgia not to aggravate Russia tensions.

BasquegGroup killed officer in shootout, France says.

Poland convicts 3 men in theft of Auschwitz sign.

AMERICAS

Haiti says it needs $11.5 billion to rebuild after earthquake.

US Lawmakers struggle to finish health overhaul bill.

Mexican government struggles to contain drug war violence.

Janet Napolitano halts funding for virtual border fence.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda websites present growing threat, FBI's Mueller warns.

'Jihad Jane' due in Federal Court in PA.

McChrystal: Goal is to capture bin Laden alive.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Porsche takes top spot in dependability study.

Australia warns China on Rio Tinto 'spying' trial.

FedEx profit rises, raises full-year forecast.

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