Thursday, August 26, 2010

World News Briefs -- August 26, 2010 (Evening Edition)



In Pakistan, Taliban Hints It Will Attack Relief Workers -- New York Times

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani Taliban called the presence of foreign relief workers in this flood-ravaged country “unacceptable” on Thursday and obliquely suggested that militants could carry out attacks against members of aid groups, according to news reports.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran has material for 1-2 atom bombs: ex-IAEA aide.

Palestinians riot in disputed Jerusalem neighbourhood over settler presence.

Spate of deadly attacks kill 64 Iraqis ahead of U.S. troops pullout deadline.

Iraqis who fought view U.S. exit with mixed feelings.

Iran eyes nuclear fuel consortium with Russia.

ASIA

Fears Taliban expanding in Afghan north, west.

Anger high in Hong Kong after Philippine bus hijacking.

Japan's Ichiro Ozawa to challenge PM Kan for leadership.

North Korean leader reported to be in China. North Korea leader travels with son to China: reports.

Pakistan warns of new floods as UN says 800,000 cut off.

US warns of threat to foreign aid workers in Pakistan.

AFRICA

South African unions threaten to escalate strike.

Former U.S. diplomat tackles Sudan north-south issues.

Somalia rebels looking increasingly like Taliban.

Could Al-Shabab attacks bring down Somalia's government?

UN says Congo rapes not mentioned to patrols. U.S. vows help in fight against Congo sexual violence.

South African workers hold mass protests.

EUROPE

Attacks raise concerns in Northern Ireland.

Russia denies deployment of S-300 missiles in South Ossetia.

Suspended sentence for German HIV singer Nadja Benaissa.

German foreign minister visits Serbia.

Did spy's killer steal state secrets? MI6 agents search for 'missing' laptop or MP3 player after body-in-bag murder case.

Swedish police to question WikiLeaks founder.

France deports hundreds more Roma.

Vladimir Putin tracks whales with crossbow.

AMERICAS

Poll: Most say "Ground Zero Mosque" is inappropriate.

Survivor: Drug gang massacred 72 migrants in northern Mexico.

Mexico: bleeding to death in the war on drugs.

Migrants turn to the sea to enter US illegally.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Canada: Domestic terror group was building bombs, police say.

Pakistan denies militant group is global terror threat.

I'm a victim too says the widow of 7/7 bomber, in legal aid claim that could delay inquest.

US to step up pressure after al-Qaeda in Yemen judged world's greatest terror threat.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Toyota recalls Corolla, Matrix models due to an engine defect.

Facebook’s ‘value’ soars as investors seek pre-IPO stake.

S&P says US should act to protect AAA-rating: report.

Intel CEO: U.S. faces looming tech decline.

ASEAN economic ministers determined to form single market by 2015.

Fighting for control of the Web's future.

India holds crucial meeting on BlackBerry security.

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