Monday, August 2, 2010

World News Briefs -- August 2, 2010



Pakistan Floods: Flood Stirs Anger At Government As Death Toll Hits 1,200 -- The Telegraph

The death toll from Pakistan's worst floods in decades climbed above 1,200 as rescuers struggled to help the two million people who have been forced to flee from their homes in the country's north-west.

Residents have railed against the government for failing to provide enough emergency assistance nearly a week after heavy monsoon rains triggered raging floodwaters in Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa province.

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MIDDLE EAST

Obama to reaffirm Iraq withdrawal strategy is on track.

Shiite bloc suspends talks, undermining Maliki's chances to remain Iraq's leader.

Mullen: U.S. has plan ready for Iran attack.

Israel fears Turks could pass its secrets to Iran.

Jordanian man dies of wounds from southern rocket attack.

ASIA

Afghans march in Kabul to denounce NATO strikes that killed civilians.

US officials say war goals modest in Afghanistan.

Frustrations mount in flood-devastated northwestern Pakistan.

Kashmir protests: Chief minister summoned to capital after 'Bloody Sunday'.

Official: U.S. hopes North Korea will respond to tougher sanctions.

Chairman Mao Zedong's grandson named Chinese military's youngest general.

AFRICA

Arab nomads settling in contested Sudan region: official.

Sudan to monitor movements of UN peacekeepers.

Mugabe lashes out at West over Zimbabwe sanctions.

Zanzibar votes for unity goverment

EUROPE

Death toll from Russian wildfires reaches 34.

Video announces resignation of Chechen rebel.

Russian police swarm another free-assembly protest.

UK's new security adviser to step down.

AMERICAS

In Mexico's Nuevo Laredo, drug cartels dictate media coverage.

Timing of National Guard's deployment to southwest border stirs confusion, anger.

Cuba eyes more self-employment as massive layoffs loom.

Gulf crews prepare to start plugging well for good.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

UAE to suspend BlackBerry services.

Bernanke faces US growth mysteries.

Canada's economic growth ticks higher in May.

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