Tuesday, March 2, 2010

World News Briefs -- March 2, 2010



Continued Looting In Chile In Aftermath Of Earthquake -- Voice of America

Authorities in Chile's second-most populous city have extended a curfew in an effort to curb the looting following Saturday's deadly earthquake.

The lawlessness that has plagued Concepcion since the city was badly damaged by the quake prompted officials to extend a curfew from 8 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday.

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MIDDLE EAST

AEA says Iran not cooperating with UN on nuclear issues.

New momentum for Iran sanctions.

Dubai to screen Israeli arrivals.

Iraq tensions rise after Kurds threaten to arrest Arab governor.

ASIA

6 NATO troops killed in Afghanistan.

US envoys' visit to Beijing aims to heal ties.

Pakistan Taliban confirm death of man wanted by US.

US Marines land on Iwo Jima to mark anniversary.

AFRICA

Zimbabwe forces white-owned firms to give up majority stake.

Niger junta names transitional government.

Chad gives UN peacekeeping force extra two months.

EUROPE

Bosnian Serbs wanted peace: Karadzic. Karadzic denies Sarajevo, Srebrenica war crimes.

Ukraine coalition collapses, no-confidence vote due.

Five European states back burka ban.

Medvedev demands resignations over Olympic flop.

AMERICAS

Argentina asks US for 'friendly mediation' in islands dispute.

Spanish judge accuses Venezuela of aiding Basque and Colombian militants. Venezuela plotted to kill Colombia president, Spain judge says.

Colombia gets ready for life after Uribe.

Canada wakes up after Games climax at ease with itself.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda growing in strength and numbers in Africa.

Supreme Court dismisses case of Uighurs held at Guantanamo.

US drone attack kills al-Qaida-linked top Chinese militant in Pak.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

GM recalling 1.3 million vehicles over steering problems.

China holds more U.S. debt than indicated.

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