World News Briefs -- May 12, 2010

103 Killed In Plane Crash In Libya – Dutch Boy Only Survivor -- Euronews

At least 103 people have been killed in a plane crash in Libya.

The accident happened when the jet owned by Libya’s Afriqiyah airline was landing at Tripoli airport on arrival from Johannesburg in South Africa.

An 10 year-old Dutch boy is said to be the sole survivor. He’s not thought to have life-threatening injuries.

Officials say 93 passengers and 11 crew were onboard the airbus.

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MIDDLE EAST

Bomb kills 3, wounds 23 in Shi'ite area Of Baghdad.

Latest Iraq attacks expose security gaps, raise fears of instability.

Russia urges active US role in Mideast.

Could the Middle East become a nuclear-free zone?

ASIA

Karzai visits Washington, with smiles all around.

US missile strikes kill 24 in NW Pakistan.

Philippine polls deliver decisive win for Aquino.

Thai authorities turn up heat on Bangkok protest.

9 killed in latest attack at China school.

AFRICA

Libyan plane crash kills 96, Dutch boy survives.

Jem Darfur rebels threaten to resume Sudan war.

Somali pirates seize Greek ship.

Nigeria's Ruling Party Chairman arraigned on corruption charges.

EUROPE

'We are once again the schmucks of Europe!' German media's verdict as anger at Greek bailout swells.

Conservative Cameron takes the reins in Britain.

Pope urges Portugal to rediscover Christian roots.

Russia, US reach accord on adoption deal.

AMERICAS

Oil execs face more questions about Gulf spill. Political patience wanes as Gulf oil spill grows.

Cartel papers show bribes to Mexican authorities.

Bodies of groom, wedding party members found.

Pro-Chavez lawmakers to tighten currency controls.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

N.C. Sen. Hagan wants Pakistani Taliban declared terrorists.

Senators demand tighter rules on no-fly list and addition to terror group list.

Guantanamo detainee Khadr's trial date set for August.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US exposure to EU bailout is big but risk is limited.

Gold hits all-time high as investors seek haven.

Senate votes 96-0 to audit Fed, reveal who got bailout funds.