Friday, August 13, 2010

World News Briefs -- August 13, 2010









US Military Prepares To Leave Iraq, But May Stay If Asked -- Voice of America

With Iraqi politicians still unable to form a government and two U.S. troop withdrawal deadlines looming, American and Iraqi officials are trading comments about the future of the bi-lateral defense relationship.

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MIDDLE EAST

Russia: Iran's nuclear plant to start next week.

Turkey accused of using chemical weapons against PKK.

Gunmen use new tactics to kill Iraqi soldiers.

Calls to stop funding Lebanese army put Obama in tight spot.

Ashtiani outrage spurs Iran to commute stoning sentences to hanging.

ASIA

Indian forces face broader revolt in Kashmir.

Chinese Admiral says U.S. has chaotic China policy.

Pakistan calls meeting of political leaders to direct flood aid operations.

20 Haqqani Network fighters killed in raids in eastern Afghanistan.

North Korea: About 23 Christians arrested, 3 executed.

Myanmar announces November elections.

AFRICA

Uganda presents bombing suspects to reporters.

Nigeria: Ruling party leader supports president.

Some see worsening rights situation in aid donor 'darling' Ethiopia.


EUROPE

Strike threat to holidays: Walkout over pay could paralyse six airports and hit millions.

Wildfires just a mile from Russian secret nuclear town... but officials play down threat of radiation from Chernobyl.

Germany drives four-year high Euro economic revival.

UK defense chief plans cuts, major changes.

Alleged Israeli spy to appear in German court.

AMERICAS

Bomb hurts nine in Colombia capital.

Governor: Violence paralyzes Mexico border areas.

Strongman Bouterse sworn - in as Suriname President.

Canadian navy boards migrant ship.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Guantanamo detainee Ibrahim al-Qosi's plea agreement is kept secret.

War-crimes trial opens for youngest Gitmo inmate. "I am a terrorist," Omar Khadr allegedly told U.S.

Yemen issues list Of Al-Qaeda’s most wanted terrorists.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

India threatens to ban Blackberry email, messaging.

New G.M. chief known as a pragmatic leader.

Drought ruins Russia wheat, U.S. says no world crisis.

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