Monday, May 17, 2010

World News Briefs -- May 17, 2010 (Evening Edition)


White House Keeps Sanctions on Table After Iran Announces Nuclear Fuel Deal -- FOXNews.com

The White House said Monday that it would continue to pursue sanctions against Iran after the country went around the United States to strike a nuclear fuel swap deal similar to the Western-backed plan that fell apart last fall.

The White House said Monday that it would continue to pursue sanctions against Iran after the country went around the United States to strike a nuclear fuel swap deal similar to the Western-backed plan that fell apart last fall.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran deal to ship uranium abroad meets skepticism.

Qaeda 'planned World Cup attack from Iraq'.

Iraq recount fails to overturn Allawi election win.

Palestinians working to stop Israeli bid to divide West Bank and Gaza residents.

ASIA

Thai protests expose military rifts, incompetence. Wounded rogue Thai general dies as chaos continues. Worst may be yet to come in deepening Thai crisis.

35 killed in India as roadside bomb demolishes bus.

Plane crashes in Afghanistan; search for survivors suspended.

Filipino Muslim rebels open to talks with Aquino.

Japan, China differ over Cheonan sinking.

China balks at Japan's nuke-cuts request.

AFRICA

Report: Nigeria's police brutalize, kill suspects.

Central African villagers kill Ugandan rebels.

S.Africa rail strike leaves millions stranded.

Nigerian politician arrested with bellyfull of cocaine.

Russia 'didn't want to kill pirates'.

Somali fighting kills 24, chaos in parliament.

Russian warships to base in Djibouti port to fight piracy.

Two dead, 27 hurt in Rwanda grenade attacks: police.

EUROPE

Russia, Ukraine fail to agree on maritime border demarcation. Russia's Medvedev in Ukraine visit to boost ties.

Euro falls to lowest since Lehman as breakup concern increases.

Fears intensify that Euro crisis could snowball.

London airports reopen as volcanic ash disrupts flights.

How Cameron's U.K. coalition stands on defense, economy.

AMERICAS

In U.S. visit, Mexican president to discuss drug war, immigration.

Worry that Gulf oil spreading into major current.

Venezuela's Chavez orders takeover of iron-makers.

NORAD: U.S. jets intercept ultralight plane from Mexico.

Colombian FARC groups operating inside Brazilian territory, claim reports.

Arab-American from Michigan crowned 2010 Miss USA.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Iraq says it uncovered al-Qaida plot on World Cup.

GOP lawmaker says Obama dragging feet on terror funds.

Al Qaeda in Yemen issues new warning.

For Times Sq. suspect, long roots of discontent.

5 Virginia men facing terrorism charges in Pakistan write of 'noble' motivation.

U.S. Muslims irate over terror.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

EU, Mercosur restart tough trade talks amid crisis.

GM posts profit as production snaps back.

Euro rescue package 'just buys time': Merkel.

Oil falls below $70 as euro sinks to 4-year low.

Asian stocks plunge as euro falls to 4-year low.

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