Saturday, April 24, 2010

World News Briefs -- April 24, 2010



Baghdad Mourns Bombing Victims -- Al Jazeera

Iraqis have been holding funerals for the victims of a series of bombings in Baghdad, which the prime minister has said were a reaction to the killings of two senior al-Qaeda figures last weekend.

Funeral processions set off for the holy city of Najaf on Saturday from the capital's Sadr City neighbourhood, where the deadliest of the attacks took place the previous day.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iranian war games intensify Arab anxiety.

Baghdad bombings show Al Qaeda in Iraq still intent on sectarian violence.

Agreement on Jerusalem construction is key to resuming peace talks.

ASIA

NATO approves plan to hand over Afghanistan security to Kabul government.

Rebellious mood takes root in rural Thailand.

South Korea inspects salvaged ship as tensions mount With North.

Death toll goes up in China earthquake.

AFRICA

Unlike other African nations, Uganda aims to dodge 'oil curse'.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe backs Iran's nuclear programme.

Ruling party in Nigeria is fractured by infighting. Nigeria: Residents flee over fears of new violence.

11 Somalis charged with piracy in attacks on U.S. Navy.

EUROPE

Will tough love fix Greece's economic woes?

Virgin founder: Europe flight ban an overreaction.

Thousands protest in Ukraine over deal with Russia.

Turkey's FM says Cyprus peace talks will continue.

Most French want burqa law, but not total ban.

AMERICAS

U.S.’s toughest immigration law is signed in Arizona.

7 Mexican police officers killed in Ciudad Juarez.

Seven Honduran broadcasters slain since March 1.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaeda suspect who targeted New York subway system pleads guilty.

Factbox: Al Qaeda and the Mideast: Analysts' views.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Obama links auto industry woes, financial overhaul.

Greece bailout not a given, says Germany.

Ripple effects after an offshore oil rig explosion.

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