Thursday, April 1, 2010

World News Briefs -- April 1, 2010



Haiti Promised $10bn In Aid – Double What It Asked For

Countries and aid organisations come up with twice the sum Haiti's president wanted to rebuild after earthquake

Donors have pledged nearly $10bn (£6.6bn) in aid to Haiti, more than double the amount requested by the country's president after the January earthquake that devastated the capital, Port-au-Prince.

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MIDDLE EAST

Major powers agree to pursue new Iran sanctions.

Turkish court frees 9 officers in army coup plot.

Blast in Yemeni prison allows 40 prisoners to escape.

ASIA

Pakistan clash kills 6 soldiers, 20 militants.

Defector suggests North Korean shake-up.

Pakistani lawmakers target presidential powers.

Young Thai protesters shed culture of restraint.

AFRICA

A Nigeria 'Taliban' leader tells of a desire to fight the U.S.

Chad, UN at odds over peacekeeping force.

South Sudan's main party pulls out of elections.

EUROPE

Russia's Medvedev promises 'crueler' measures. Medvedev outlines anti-terrorism strategy for North Caucasus.

Chechen rebel Doku Umarov claims responsibility for Moscow blasts.

E.U. finds Serbia censure lacking.

AMERICAS

UN Haiti donor pledges surpass targets at almost $10bn.

18 gunmen killed in attacks on Mexican army bases.

Border violence threatens Americans.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Ft. Hood suspect apparently being moved to jail.

Combating terrorists a personal challenge to Putin.

Could the Hutaree militia have spawned a Timothy McVeigh?

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil rises above $84, extending 2-month rally.

China, Taiwan move closer to trade pact by June.

Japan: Toyota sales rise as business confidence climbs.

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