Thursday, June 10, 2010

World News Briefs -- June 10, 2010 (Evening Edition)



China, Russia Seek New Iran Nuclear Talks -- AFP

PARIS — China and Russia sought to cool frayed tempers Thursday following a UN Security Council resolution imposing fresh sanctions on Iran, saying they still wanted talks to end the nuclear standoff.

Meanwhile Britain warned that the European Union may push for more punishment unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.

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MIDDLE EAST

Abbas say faith in two-state solution 'eroding'.

Turkey is committed to western ties, Erdogan says.

Iran opposition calls off election anniversary rally.

'Iran sanctions won't stop arms deal'.

Iran defiant after toughest UN sanctions. U.S. targets Revolutionary Guard with new Iran sanctions.

Iranian troops building fort in Iraq.

Obama: Mideast situation unsustainable.

Obama pledges $400 million for Palestinians.

Arab nations cheer Turkey for tough Israel stand.

ASIA

Thai leader offers reconciliation plan.

North Korea: What does Kim Jong-il's heir apparent look like?

Gates: Progress in Afghan war must come this year. McChrystal sees slower pace for Kandahar operation.

Afghan suicide bombing kills 40.

25 SKoreans face punishment over sinking of ship.

Unrest spreads among Chinese workers.

AFRICA

Gold, and lead, bring illness and death in Nigeria.

France closes Senegal military bases.

Egypt's ruling party wins Upper House election.

Africa basks in spotlight with World Cup Soccer.

Biden in Sudan as concern over elections grows.

U.S. trains Malian troops.

EUROPE

Thousands of priests rally in defense of pope.

Far-right election breakthrough shocks Netherlands. Austerity-minded Liberals narrowly win Dutch poll.

Riots rock Stockholm suburb: police.

2 Bosnian Serbs get life for Srebrenica genocide.

AMERICAS

U.S. arrests over 400 in Mexican drug cartel sweep.

Honduran President says plot to overthrow him.

Clinton to Colombia: We will stand with you.

Gulf oil spill 'may top 100,000 barrels a day'.

Mexican officials decry U.S. Border Patrol shooting of teenager. FBI: Mexicans chased away US agents after shooting.

US calls for UK-Argentine talks over Falklands sovereignty to re-open.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US Predator strike kills 3 in North Waziristan.

Assessing the strength of Hizballah.

U.S. citizen gets 15-year sentence for helping al Qaeda.

Sprawling Karachi becomes an Islamic extremist melting pot.

Russian security chief says top rebel captured.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Chinese exports leap, put yuan back under microscope.

U.S. economy: Trade deficit widens as exports fall.

Soros says `we have just entered Act II' of crisis.

Bernanke puzzled by gold rally.

Bernanke warns of ‘unsustainable’ debt.

BP shares sink amid oil spill bankruptcy chatter. Oil spill halves value of BP's shares.

World Bank-Double-dip recession can't be ruled out.

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