World News Briefs -- March 22, 2010

A Look At The U.S. Health Care Overhaul Bill -- Washington Post/AP

Congressional Democrats released a final version of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill in advance of passage Sunday by the House. Some features of the legislation, which makes changes to the bill the Senate passed on Christmas Eve:

COST: $940 billion over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

HOW MANY COVERED: 32 million uninsured. Major coverage expansion begins in 2014. When fully phased in, 95 percent of eligible Americans would have coverage, compared with 83 percent today.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraq’s Premier endorses a recount of the vote.

Netanyahu and Obama will talk on Tuesday.

IDF kills four unarmed Palestinians in West Bank.

ASIA

Militant group in Kabul with draft peace deal.

Afghan poppy harvest is next challenge for U.S. Marines.

In Pakistan's Swat, Taliban instill fear after defeat.

China begins trial of 4 Rio Tinto employees.

Sandstorms across China prompt health warnings.

AFRICA

Top Somali judge asks for help after judge deaths.

Donors conference raises $850 million for Darfur.

South Africa marks 50th anniversary of Sharpeville massacre.

EUROPE

MerkeltTells investors not to expect Greek aid pact this week.

Pope’s letter does little to assuage Irish anger.

Sarkozy's party defeated in France's regional elections.

Iceland fears 2nd, even larger volcanic eruption.

AMERICAS

Frustrations await Bush, Clinton visit to Haiti.

Mexican traffickers sow chaos with blockades.

IAPA: Latam leaders threatening critical media.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Bagram prison in Afghanistan may become the new Guantánamo.

U.S. warns ships off Yemen of possible al Qaeda attack.

Jihad as American as apple pie, says US-born cleric.

Lessons from Israel’s unlikely spy.

Holder's future uncertain amid terror trial disputes.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China's commerce minister: U.S. has the most to lose in a trade war.

Toyota shareholders sue over fallen stock price.

Obama pays more than Buffett as U.S. risks AAA rating.