Monday, July 26, 2010

World News Briefs -- July 26, 2010



S. Korea, U.S. Stage Anti-Sub Exercises In 2nd Day Of Joint Naval Drills -- Xinhuanet

SEOUL, July 26 (Xinhua) -- South Korea and the United States continued with their joint naval exercise Monday in waters off the east coast of the Korean peninsula, a day after the allies begun a four-day naval exercise in the face of growing tensions in the region.

The second day of the drills focused on anti-submarine exercises involving the U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington, aimed at detecting and defeating submarines intruding into the seas east of the peninsula.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran plans to send letter to nuclear watchdog about restarting talks.

Iraqi forces still frail as US troops head home.

Bomb kills 6 at Baghdad office of Arabic channel.

Suspected Qaeda gunmen kill 6 Yemen troops in oil area.

Israeli defense chief offers warnings on Iran and Lebanon.

ASIA

Top U.S. officer warns Afghan war will get worse.

US holds drills off Korea as Pyongyang talks war.

Bangkok election shows government support still strong.

AFRICA

African leaders discuss action over terror threat.

Uganda president urges action against Somali militants.

Sarkozy says French hostage killed by Al-Qaida in North Africa.

French special operations forces join the fray in Africa.

EUROPE

Germany's Merkel orders 'intensive' investigation into festival stampede.

Thick smog from heatwave fires covers Moscow.

Russian Orthodox Church to train own youth to guard faith and country.

AMERICAS

No sign of Fidel Castro at Revolution Day event.

Chavez warns of US oil cutoff in Colombia dispute.

Hitmen behind Mexico massacre were prisoners: government.

Peru government declares cold wave emergency in 16 regions.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

We're goading Pak to rein in LeT, says top US gen.

Mullen says Osama in Pak; terms tribal belt global HQ of Al-Qaeda.

Hearing on Lockerbie sets off more finger-pointing.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

German giants flee Wall Street.

Europe's prospects brighten as U.S. fades.

BP boss expected to quit but new payoff row looms.

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