Tuesday, March 30, 2010

World News Briefs -- March 30, 2010



Attack Victims Are Mourned as Russia Weighs Its Response -- New York Times

MOSCOW — Russians on Tuesday held impromptu memorial services at two subway stations in Moscow where suicide bombers conducted brazen attacks that killed 39 people and stirred fears of a revival of terrorism in the country’s population centers.

The entire subway system in Moscow was open for the morning rush, but it was less crowded than usual as some nervous commuters delayed trips to work or stayed home altogether. At the landmark stations that were bombed, people deposited candles and flowers to honor those who died.

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MIDDLE EAST

In Iraq, candidates seek an edge with post-election maneuvers.

CIA: Iran capable of producing nukes.

Hamas seizes $270,000 in frozen funds from bank.

ASIA

Afghanistan: Nato to launch Kandahar assault in June.

Diver dies at South Korean warship rescue site.

Pakistani court keeps curbs on nuclear scientist.

Myanmar Opposition Party's vote boycott angers some.

AFRICA

Pirates hijack Panamanian ship off Yemen. Somali pirates hijack eight ships in three days.

Sudan opposition mulls poll boycott.

New LRA attacks leave 26 dead in C.Africa: military.

EUROPE

Death toll from Moscow blasts rises to 39

Russia faces continuing problems in the Northern Caucasus.

Geneva atom smasher sets collision record.

Berlusconi scores political victory in local vote.

AMERICAS

FBI launches raids on Christian militia group which is 'preparing for battle against an Anti-Christ'.

Obama signs health care reconciliation bill.

Hillary Clinton criticises Canada over Arctic talks.

Ventura County probe leads to arrest of alleged Mexican drug kingpin.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Bin Laden is 'healthy, giving the orders' says terror suspect.

Nuclear ambitions, terrorism focus at G8 meet.

The growing threat from female suicide bombers.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Pssst: Wall Street is hiring again.

World stocks gain as US economic outlook brightens.

Can a former KGB agent save London's Independent?

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