Thursday, April 15, 2010

World News Briefs -- April 15, 2010 (Evening Edition)



Ash From Iceland Volcano Disrupts Air Traffic -- Wall Street Journal

Clouds of ash from an erupted Icelandic volcano drifted to parts of Europe on Thursday, forcing air-traffic controllers to close airspace to commercial aircraft and compelling airlines to cancel thousands of flights until Friday morning at the earliest.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria says Israel may strike after Scud accusation.

Iraq's Ayad Allawi warns of sectarian war, says U.S. must aid reconciliation.

Major powers end 'constructive' talks on Iran sanctions. Officials say Iran could make bomb fuel in a year.

Syrian saber-rattling has U.S. concerned.

'Palestinian collaborators' executed by Hamas.

Israeli police: Ex-PM Olmert suspect in bribe case.

ASIA

Kyrgyz president Bakiyev flees, ending standoff.

Death toll from Chinese earthquake rises to 760.

Philippines troops hunt Abu Sayyaf militants after terrorist bombings on Basilan.

U.S. forces close post in Afghan ‘valley of death’.

Pakistan army anger at Nato border tactics after forcing militants out.

At least 9 dead as blasts hit Myanmar festivities.

Thai PM has no intention of resigning- finance minister.

AFRICA

Warships fill up with pirates after Kenya balks.

HRW calls for end to abuse in Senegal Koranic schools.

Africans worried about future religious conflict.

Sudan 'poll shooting' kills nine.

DR Congo gang rape crisis 'spreading', new study says.

Zimbabwe hardships blight freedom celebrations.

EUROPE

Election 2010: Three way clashes in historic TV debate.

Grieving Poland eyes June vote for new president.

Britain closes airspace as volcanic ash spreads.

Russia suspends all adoptions to US families.

Greece problems hit European equities.

AMERICAS

Ex-Costa Rican leader on trial in bribery case.

U.S. tea party activists take to streets at hundreds of tax-day rallies.

US eyes deeper security co-operation in Latin America.

Deadly street shootout strikes fear in Acapulco.

Along Mexico's border, just going to work can risk death.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Russia's war on terror: A crackdown By popular demand

15 killed in Abu Sayyaf terror assault on Isabela City in the Philippines.

U.S. senators try to pin down Holder on terrorism trials.

BUSINESS/ECONOMY/FINANCE

Argentina to unveil $20 billion debt swap today.

OPEC will step in if oil price hits 100 dollars: Kuwait.

Markets could be derailed again, warns Soros.

U.S. foreclosure rates surge, biggest jump in 5 years.

Ben Bernanke: Time to shift from stimulus to federal deficit.

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