Sunday, April 25, 2010

World News Briefs -- April 25, 2010



South Korean Minister: Torpedo Likely Sank Warship -- AP

SEOUL, South Korea — An explosion from a torpedo likely sank a South Korean warship that went down near the tense border with North Korea last month, the South's defense minister said Sunday amid growing speculation Pyongyang may be behind the blast.

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MIDDLE EAST

Clashes erupt as extreme rightists march through East Jerusalem.

Iraq's Sadr clarifies stance on militia's use.

Iran starts last stage of military drill.

ASIA

U.S. drone attack kills seven in Pakistan. Officials: Army kills 9 insurgents in NW Pakistan.

Death toll rises in China earthquake.

On TV, Thai PM speaks about tensions.

Japanese islanders stage mass rally against US base.

AFRICA

North-south Sudan clashes kill 58, injure 85.

Zimbabwe: Splits over Ahmadinejad visit show difficulties of power sharing.

Eleven alleged Somali pirates indicted in US federal court.

Rwanda's Kagame: Is a Hero Turning to Oppression?

EUROPE

Greece races for rescue, some fear not enough.

Armenians join together again to remember genocide of 1915.

Austrian president expected to win second term.

As U.S. shrugs, Bosnia lurches toward disaster again.

AMERICAS

10 dead in Miss. after tornado, storms hit South.

Fixing Detroit: A laboratory for saving America's cities?

U.S. senators postpone climate bill unveiling.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Tribeca film explores al Qaeda's history and culture.

Al-Qaida statement confirms death of 2 top figures.

ECONOMY/BUSINESS/FINANCE

Australia tightens rules for foreign property buyers.

Debt crisis in Greece top issue at finance meeting.

FDIC shuts down 7 banks in Illinois.

Goldman e-mails show how crash turned into cash.

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