Tuesday, April 20, 2010

World News Briefs -- April 20, 2010



As Europe Reopens Skies, a New Cloud Looms -- New York Times

LONDON — European aviation authorities began trying to implement a plan to ease six days of severe flight restrictions on Tuesday, but a new ash cloud reported to be spreading south from the erupting volcano in Iceland threatened to undermine some of their efforts.

The reopening of air space was cautious, patchy and unpredictable, underscoring the piecemeal nature of the European response to the unparalleled disruption that has drawn criticism from the airline industry, spread confusion among marooned travelers and stilled many of Europe’s busiest flight-paths.

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MIDDLE EAST

Two top leaders of the insurgent group al-Qaeda in Iraq are killed in raid.

US has limited options in stopping Iranian nukes.

Egypt seeks U.N. pressure on Israel over nuclear arms.

US summons Syrian diplomat over missile transfers to Hezbollah.

ASIA

Obama administration says conflict with Karzai is resolved.

Taleban put hostages on show as market bomb death toll rises.

Thai Army warns of tough action, protesters cancel march.

N-Korea preparing for third nuke test.

Kyrgyz interim leaders struggle to quell violence.

AFRICA

Somali pirates seize 3 Thai ships with 77 crew.

Bashir far ahead in early Sudan election results.

U.N. fears Congo pullout will hurt fight against rape.

Somalia's al-Shabab militia 'improving security'.

South Africa's Malema to escape ANC discipline.

EUROPE

Whoops of joy as some flights resume over Europe.

Official: 2 police shot dead in Russia's Dagestan.

Greek borrowing cost at new high.

Putin says Russia's recession over.

AMERICAS

US senators: 3,000 more troops needed on US-Mexico border.

Chavez hosts Latin American allies for summit.

Church pedophilia scandal grows in Latin America.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Obama administration subpoenaed in Fort Hood probe.

US businessman gets 10 years in jail for funding terror.

Oklahoma City bombing: Is 1995 repeating itself today?

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Goldman earns $3.3B in 1Q as fraud case looms.

FSE launches Goldman Sachs probe.

Now it's the Senate's turn to take on Goldman, Moody's.

Iceland volcano costs US companies millions of dollars.

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