Friday, July 16, 2010

World News Briefs -- July 16, 2010



UFO Over Chinese Airport -- Christian Science Monitor

UFO Over Chinese Airport, Texas chupacabra sightings: Extraordinary claims call for extraordinary evidence.

The summer heat really must be getting to people.

First there were two chupacabra sightings within 10 miles of each other in Texas. Then, China shuts down Xiaoshan Airport in Hangzhou after a UFO sighting.

Read more ....

MIDDLE EAST

Second telecom 'Israeli spy' arrested in Lebanon.

Suicide bombers kill 27 in Iran.

Iran scientist was longtime informant: report.

Iraqi ex-officials, once on most wanted list, languish in prison.

29 killed in hotel fire in Iraq.

ASIA

Thousands in Asia held over World Cup bets.

Failed Pakistan-India talks could hurt Afghanistan efforts.

Beijing cracks down on migrants.

Clinton to seek signs of progress in Afghanistan.

Pakistan and India foreign ministers in diplomatic spat.

Protesters clash with forces in Indian Kashmir. Curfew reimposed in Indian Kashmir.

South Korea seeks a new way to handle North Korea.

Australia economy key focus of election campaign.

AFRICA

Nelson Mandela under pressure to make appearances despite age.

Uganda: Kenyan held over Kampala bombings.

50th anniversary Of independence under way in number of African countries.

Gambia sentences 8 to death for coup attempt.

Court orders release of former Congo warlord Lubanga.

EUROPE

Two-thirds of Britain would ban the Islamic veil: poll.

France charges three Chechens in terror probe.

Russia swelters amid drownings and drought.

U.K.: Releasing Lockerbie Bomber was a mistake.

Questioning continues in widening French scandal.

Northern Ireland riots raise worries about 'bad old days'.

Germany's Merkel urges China to open up markets.

AMERICAS

Haiti's homeless: Is 'transitional' housing the solution?

Mexico drug gang hits cops with car bomb.

Colombia's Santos vows to restore relationships in Latin America.

Colombia accuses Venezuela of tolerating rebels.

UN concerned about extrajudicial killings in Ecuador.

US ruling could spark wave of CentAm asylum claims.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

After Kampala attack, Somali militants promise more operations.

Sentence is sharply increased for lawyer convicted of aiding terror.

Norway al-Qaida case highlights terror strategy.

People suspected of al Qaeda, Taliban links can appeal UN blacklisting.

US closes Guantanamo beach where Marines drowned.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

A look at global economic developments.

Jobs defends the iPhone 4.

Buffett warns Obama U.S. economy only halfway back.

Fed gets more power, responsibility.

Fed's volte face sends the dollar tumbling.

Goldman paying $550M to settle civil fraud charges.

China reduces US Treasury debt holdings in May.

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