World News Briefs -- April 6, 2010 (Evening Edition)

Around 200 tactical nuclear weapons, the type carried by the US Seawolf submarine, above, will remain in five European countries Photograph: Jim Brennan/AFP/Getty Images

Obama Policy Sets Limits On When Nuclear Weapons Could Be Used -- Washington Post

President Obama on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping nuclear-weapons policy that puts new constraints on when the arms could be used and calls for high-level talks with Russia and China to better understand their plans for their arsenals.

The policy was unveiled a year after Obama's groundbreaking pledge to move toward a "world without nuclear weapons." The document, however, was more cautious than many supporters had hoped, with the president opting for a middle course in many key areas.

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen frees Shi'ite rebels in north to cement truce.

US efforts to jumpstart Israeli-Palestinian talks hit 'dead end'.

At least 7 blasts rip through Baghdad, killing 50.

Ex-officers arrested in Turkey coup probe.

Israeli FM warns Palestinians not to declare state.

Iran cleric: Tehran will strike Israel if attacked.

Iran says oil sanctions threat "a joke".

ASIA

Pakistan army accused of extrajudicial killings, human rights abuses.

U.S. says China nuclear programs lack transparency.

Maoists kill 73 police in central India attack.

Lawmakers: Afghan leader threatens to join Taliban.

Lawmaker points to signs linking N.Korean sub to shipwreck.

AFRICA

Troops retake Mbandaka airport in DR Congo.

S. Africa murder suspects to face court.

Bloody Somali clashes kill 21, injure 30.

Dutch navy nabs 10 Somali pirates, frees German ship.

Sudan poll thrown into disarray by boycott threat.

EUROPE

Britain's election finally set for May 6.

Lavrov: Russia may pull out of nuke deal if U.S. expands missile defense.

Identity of second Moscow metro bomber confirmed.

Yanukovych orders halt to NATO ascension plans.

Ingushetia hit by suicide attack.

AMERICAS

Barack Obama's radical review on nuclear weapons reverses Bush policies.

Heavy rains swamp Rio, killing at least 81.

After quake, life calms down on both sides of U.S.-Mexico border.

Obama administration unveils new nuclear weapons policy.

Putin: Russian arms to Venezuela may be $5B.

25 dead in W.Va. mine blast, worst since 1984.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Yemen-based Al-Qaeda transfer its positions to Somalia.

Qaida militant slams Lebanon's Army and Sunnis, says opposition 'liquidated' foes.

Judge voids scores of Guantanamo habeas cases.

Drones batter Al Qaeda and its allies within Pakistan.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.K. high earners hit as 50p tax rate goes ahead.

Brazil delays trade retaliation against U.S.

French oil company Total faces Iraq bribery investigation.

Oil surges 2 percent to near $87 on economy data. Oil hovers above $86 after 2-month, 24 pct rally.

AP Source: Report on US Social Security delayed.

U.S. to delay report on allegations of Chinese currency manipulation.