Saturday, July 24, 2010

World News Briefs -- July 24, 2010



North Korea Threatens 'Sacred War' Against US, S. Korea -- Voice of America

North Korea's National Defense Commission threatened Saturday to wage a "sacred war" against the United States and South Korea, if the two nations go ahead with scheduled naval maneuvers beginning Sunday in the Sea of Japan.

Pyongyang said it will respond to the sea exercises based on the country's "nuclear deterrence."

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MIDDLE EAST

Mosul struggles with ethnic divides, insurgency.

UN panel appointed to probe Gaza raid.

Hezbollah members 'facing Rafik Hariri charges'.

ASIA

5 US troops die in blasts in southern Afghanistan.

NKorea vows nuclear response to US-SKorea drills.

Chinese FM makes five proposals to strengthen regional security.

AFRICA

Egypt's president not attending Africa summit.

France targets 'al-Qaeda militants' in Mauritania.

Ugandan security on high alert for African summit.

EUROPE

Key Kosovo ruling grips Europe's press.

U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty on shaky ground.

UK reiterates BP not involved in Lockerbie release.

AMERICAS

38 bodies found at northern Mexico dumping ground.

Gulf of Mexico storm nears BP oil spill zone.

Venezuela warns Colombia against inciting a conflict.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Holbrooke: al-Qaida ally 'targeted' Kabul summit.

U.S. urges Pakistan to follow lead in terror sanctions.

Officials say little about raid on terrorist camp in Sahara.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

BP to start drilling off Libya within weeks.

Europe's media react to bank stress test results.

Seven more U.S. banks shut by regulators, pushing year's failures past 100.

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