World News Briefs -- August 3, 2010 (Evening Edition)

Lebanese soldiers take up positions as UN peacekeepers gesture toward Israeli soldiers at the Lebanese-Israeli border in the Lebanese village of Adaisseh on August 3. Photo from Radio Free Europe

Clashes Between Israeli, Lebanese Forces Spark Fears of Wider War -- Voice Of America

Clashes along the border between the Israeli military and the Lebanese Army have many Lebanese worried about a wider war between the two countries. The fighting has produced casualties on both sides. Many Lebanese leaders are accusing Israel of planning to attack its smaller neighbor.

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MIDDLE EAST

Five killed in clashes on Lebanon's border with Israel.

42 killed in Iraq attacks as Qaeda plants flag.

Maliki says impasse over Iraqi govt not his fault.

Departing US troops pack millions of items in Iraq. US front line troops to leave Iraq by end of month.

Rocket attacks on Israel and Jordan highlight how Hamas could use Sinai.

UN sets up Gaza flotilla probe with Israel's blessing.

'Hizbullah unlikely to go to war'.

ASIA

As new rains are forecast, flooded Pakistan's anger grows.

Political killing stokes tensions in Pakistan city.

Insurgents attempt attack of Afghan NATO base. In Kandahar, U.S. tries the lessons of Baghdad.

Pakistan president faces criticism over UK visit.

Why the U.S. is going after Kim Jong-il's slush fund.

Environmental activists win Ramon Magsaysay award.

AFRICA

Corrupt former South African police chief sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Somali insurgent groups say they plan to join forces to fight government.

Unrest feared as Sudan talks stall.

Nigerian leader threatens to keep troops out of UN missions.

Four peacekeepers killed in Darfur road accident.

EUROPE

Poland clash over memorial cross for Lech Kaczynski.

Car bomb explodes near Londonderry police station.

EU helicopter repels pirate attack in Gulf of Aden.

Death toll from Russian wildfires reaches 40.

AMERICAS

Landmarks decision clears the way for Islamic Cultural Center near Ground Zero.

Economy outranks Iraq, Afghan wars for U.S. voters this year.

BP oil well gushed 4.9 million barrels: US.

Mexico prez: cartels show no 'limits or scruples'.

Fidel Castro leads ceremony unveiling his new book.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda leaders play significant role in Shabaab.

FBI highlights similarities between al Qaeda, cartels.

U.N. panel finishes Taliban/al Qaeda blacklist review. U.N. panel removes 45 names from al Qaeda, Taliban blacklist.

NY jury convicts 2 in JFK Airport fuel-tank plot.

'Al Qaeda, Taliban are now headquartered in Pakistan': Experts.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner: Unemployment could go up before it comes down.

Geithner pledges quick action on new financial law.

Spain's Santander 'poised to buy RBS branches'.

Bad Russian wheat harvest boosts US farmers.