Attacks In Iraq Kill 56, Raise Fears Of Insurgents -- Yahoo News/AP
BAGHDAD – Bombers and gunmen killed at least 56 Iraqis in more than two dozen attacks across the country Wednesday, mostly targeting security forces and rekindling memories of the days when insurgents ruled the streets.
The attacks made August the deadliest month for Iraqi policemen and soldiers in two years, and came a day after the U.S. declared the number of U.S. troops had fallen to fewer than 50,000, their lowest level since the war began in 2003.
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MIDDLE EAST
Lebanon moves to address widespread use of weapons.
Prospects bleak for peace deal: Israel's Lieberman.
Israelis, Palestinians lock horns ahead of peace talks.
Iran says ready to help arming Lebanese army.
Iran hard-liners skirt sanctions.
Iran says it test-fires new missile.
ASIA
The aftermath of Manila's botched hostage crisis.
U.S. Marine Corps commandant: It'll be 'years' before Afghans take over.
Afghan driver kills Spanish officers, interpreter.
Former U.S. President Carter arrives in Pyongyang.
Plane carrying HK tourists, relatives, 8 bodies head home.
4 decades later, China still isn't discussing Cultural Revolution.
AFRICA
South Sudan plans mass return ahead of referendum.
Third day of fighting in Somalia's capital kills 8.
Kenyan ambassador: We will all pay for ignoring Somalia.
Mass rape in Congo reignites questions on efficacy of UN force.
Al Shabaab push towards Somali President's palace. Fresh fighting erupts in Mogadishu.
UN investigates claims of mass rape by DR Congo rebels.
Mauritanian troops foil suicide barracks attacks.
Train hits school van in Cape Town, killing nine kids.
Zuma says China to help South Africa develop its mineral wealth technology.
EUROPE
Ukraine asks to review ‘unfavorable’ Russia gas price.
3 arrested in Moldova in uranium smuggling plot.
Analysis: Merkel under pressure to raise tax for rich Germans.
Northern Ireland flares, but will it ignite?
France, Romania to hold meeting on Roma repatriation, integration.
Murdered British spy found stuffed into sports bag in bath of London flat.
Greek FinMin: recession to be milder than forecast.
AMERICAS
Canada intercepts Russian bombers in the Arctic.
Chavez's popularity down in Venezuela, polls finds.
Nicaraguans say US turns blind eye to abuses of Daniel Ortega.
Drug cartel suspected in massacre of 72 migrants.
Obama to address nation to mark end of Iraq combat.
Chile mine: 2 days of food stretched more than 2 weeks in mine.
Colombia's drug war spills across Ecuador border.
Argentina moves to seize newsprint firm.
Wyclef Jean election ruling is final, says lawyer.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
RCMP says makes "terrorism"-related arrests.
Al Qaeda suicide bombers target Iraqi police.
CIA sees increased threat from al-Qaeda in Yemen.
US, UN slaps sanctions against Osama's son-in-law.
Ground Zero Mosque Imam: America killed more innocents than Al Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Morgan Stanley says government defaults inevitable.
Global outlook casts shadow over Fed mountain retreat.
Yes folks, Hindenburg Omen tripped again.
U.S. plunge in home sales stokes economy fears.
U.S. economy caught in depression, not recession: Rosenberg.
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