Saturday, July 17, 2010

World News Briefs -- July 18, 2010



Iran Guards Warn U.S. Of "Fallout" Over Bomb Attack -- Reuters

(Reuters) - The United States will face "fallout" from a deadly rebel bomb attack in southeast Iran, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander was quoted as saying on Saturday by a semi-official Iranian news agency.

Massoud Jazayeri did not elaborate on what he meant. Iran has accused arch-foe Washington of backing Jundollah, the group that claimed responsibility for Thursday's blasts that killed 28 people and wounded 306, including members of the Guards.

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MIDDLE EAST

Police detains 40 after Iran mosque bombing.

Abbas says Israel must accept foreign border force.

Iranian defector could spend rest of life in fear.

ASIA

Clinton off to Afghanistan as war fears rise.

Roadside bombs kill 4 NATO troops in Afghanistan.

Ethnic divide threatens in Afghanistan.

Militants kill 18 in NW Pakistan convoy attack.

Indian media slams Pakistan over talks' 'failure'.

AFRICA

African Union summit starts in Uganda a week after bombings.

Police arrest 20 suspects in Uganda bombing.

Sudan says troops kill hundreds of Darfur rebels.

EUROPE

Diaries of Yugoslavia wars fugitive surface.

Draft law revives practice of Soviets.

Riots hit French city after man killed by police.

AMERICAS

Oil spill: more tests after slightly low pressure readings.

Mexico cartel kills four in car bombing.

Chavez warns Colombia he could break off relations.

Fidel appears with Cuban Ambassadors, warns of war.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Norway al-Qaida case highlights terror strategy.

U.S. citizen labelled an Al - Qaeda leader in Yemen.

Arab bank case ruling: A victory for victims of terrorism.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Dow index falls as big banks make money but not new loans.

Goldman Sachs $550 million settlement a 'stark lesson' for Wall Street.

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