Thursday, August 5, 2010

World News Briefs -- August 5, 2010



Naomi Campbell Admits She Was Given Blood Diamonds -- The Telegraph

Naomi Campbell, the model, admitted that she was given "dirty rocks" by the former Liberian ruler Charles Taylor as she gives evidence at his war crimes trial.

She told the court she handed the gems to a colleague and told him to "do something good with them".

She said she had wanted them to be donated to charity but added: "He still has them so they didn't benefit."

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraqi forces lacking as U.S. military ends mission.

Ahmadinejad says Iran building three-stage rocket.

Israel wary over 'Hezbollisation' of Lebanon army.

Israel threatens to retaliate against attacks on three fronts.

Israel to hand over to Turkey ships from Gaza flotilla today.

ASIA

Petraeus clarifies rules on Afghan air strikes.

S.Korea kicks off military drill despite threats.

Chinese missile could shift Pacific power balance.

Pakistan flooding spreads in Punjab and Sindh.

AFRICA

Kenya 'yes' camp declares referendum victory.

Special Report: In Rwanda Inc., an election exposes repression.

Violence said to be rising in Sudan’s Darfur region.

EUROPE

Death toll from raging Russian wildfires hits 50.

Italy's Berlusconi eyes early elections.

Polish court orders alleged Israeli spy extradited.

AMERICAS

Mexico: Cartels move beyond drugs, seek domination.

BP to pour cement down crippled well in next step to seal it.

Wyclef Jean confirms plans to run for Haitian Presidency.

Fidel Castro set to address Cuba national assembly.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

ACLU sues to represent suspected terrorist in Yemen.

Ex-Guantanamo detainee now campaigning in Afghanistan.

Canadian accused of buying weapons for al-Qaeda freed.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Housing boom's jobs aren't returning as economy recovers.

Greece passes key EU/IMF test but long road ahead.

Billionaires pledge $125 billion to Bill Gates charity drive.

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