Tuesday, July 27, 2010

World News Briefs -- July 27, 2010



Bin Laden Among Latest Wikileaks Afghan Revelations -- BBC News

Fresh details - including reports on Osama Bin Laden as recently as 2006 - have emerged from US military records published on Wikileaks website, as the Pentagon tries to identify the culprit.

Several files track Bin Laden, although the US has said it had received no reliable information on him "in years".

Defence officials are investigating who was behind the leaking of more than 90,000 classified documents.

The White House has warned that the leak could harm national security.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraq postpones meeting of Parliament again.

Gaza is a prison camp, says U.K. PM David Cameron.

Iran's opposition leader warns rulers could topple.

Ahmadinejad says expects U.S. to attack MidEast soon.

ASIA

NATO disputes Karzai's claim its rocket killed 52 civilians.

Missing U.S. sailor's remains found in Afghanistan.

South Korea keeps wary eye on North Korea during war games.

Khmer Rouge prison chief to appeal conviction.

Thailand election traces red shirt, yellow shirt fault line.

AFRICA

Somalia dominates AU summit.

Somali Puntland forces attack al-Qaida-linked militia.

11 Somali pirates get decade in Seychelles prison.

EUROPE

Serbia lawmakers pass resolution on Kosovo.

EU speeds Iceland entry bid as domestic qualms mount.

US officials warned Scotland over al-Megrahi.

Russian spy reaches Czech generals' offices: report.

Blame game as German Love Parade death toll rises.

AMERICAS

From 'static kill' to 'bottom kill’: next steps in Gulf oil spill.

Prison chief allegedly sent inmates to conduct Mexico birthday party massacre.

Fidel makes latest appearance as Cuba says no rush on reform.

Mexican drug cartels bring violence with them in move to Central America.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Guantanamo detainees still waiting for day in court.

Prime Minister: France is at war against al-Qaida.

The threat from East Africa. (a commentary)

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

New BP chief: Priority is plugging well for good.

Google eyes more government deals for online apps.

Lockheed posts profit.

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