Tuesday, August 24, 2010

World News Briefs -- August 24, 2010

South Korea has detected a "massive" deployment of North Korean troops and arms near the capital Pyongyang. Photo AFP

S.Korea Detects 'Massive' N.Korea Troop Deployment -- Yahoo News/AFP

SEOUL (AFP) – South Korea has detected a "massive" deployment of North Korean troops and arms near the capital Pyongyang, Seoul's defence ministry said Tuesday.

The large number of soldiers, armoured vehicles and artillery have been stationed near the communist state's capital since July 12, the ministry said in a report to parliament.

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MIDDLE EAST

US military completes troop drawdown in Iraq.

Number of US troops in Iraq falls below 50,000.

Iraqi Army trains Kurdish forces as part of U.S. integration plan.

Ayalon: Israel will react to Iran attack accordingly.

Saudi court rules: Paralyze man who crippled another.

ASIA

Australia's "kingmakers" meet to discuss next government.

Philippines police: Authorities botched hostage rescue.

Zardari warns Pakistan flood recovery to take years.

Afghanistan security force more than a year away.

Facebook deletes accounts purporting to be from North Korea.

Made in China: Cyber-spying system, with focus on India.

AFRICA

Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 31.

Militants kill Somali lawmakers as violence escalates.

Rain eases Somalia's humanitarian crisis.

Zuma's media censorship 'is like going back to Apartheid era'.

EUROPE

Bloody revolt in Russia's future, opposition leader warns.

Germany plans major restructuring of military.

2 Russian border guards, 1 civilian dead in south.

AMERICAS

Colombian rebels reiterate willingness to talk.

Mexican woman wins Miss Universe contest.

Supplies reach Chilean miners; now, the long wait.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Spanish hostages freed by al-Qaida arrive in Spain.

Hunger-striking Guantanamo detainees are being force-fed at night for Ramadan.

US Drone strike kills 20 people in Pakistan.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Japan's Nikkei leads world markets lower.

BHP profit jump could dampen rivals in Potash bid.

Yen hits 15-year high versus dollar as Japan ponders move.

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