Monday, September 20, 2010

World News Briefs -- September 20, 2010 (Evening Edition)



Voter Fraud Claims Abound After Afghan Elections -- L.A. Times

It will take weeks to determine a final tally in parliamentary races. Some monitoring groups consider the mere fact that balloting took place as a positive sign.

Reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan — Complaints of fraud mounted in Afghanistan on Monday, two days after parliamentary elections meant to shore up the country's fragile democracy. But all sides said it was too soon to tell whether voting irregularities had significantly tainted the outcome of the balloting.

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MIDDLE EAST

Thousands of Yemenis flee battle with al-Qaida.

Iran hits at U.N. nuclear watchdog, defies West.

Missing Iraqi antiquities discovered in warehouse.

Kuwait strips Shiite activist of citizenship.

Iraq suffers deadliest day since U.S. drawdown.

American released from Iran prison says she's no spy.

Russia 'irresponsible' for selling arms to Syria: Israel.

Syria, Iraq attempt to warm relations.

ASIA

Thailand protests return as 'red shirts' gather to show strength.

Philippine report casts blame in hostage drama.

Kashmir separatists meet Indian MPs despite formal boycott.

Mosque shooting, Australia security warning jolt Delhi games. India says Commonwealth Games 'safe' despite gun attack.

Japan urges calm after China severs contacts.

IAEA chief notes "serious concern" about NKorea.

23 soldiers killed in Tajikistan ambush.

Floods leave Pakistan in dire economic straits.

US disappointed with Myanmar dialogue: envoy.

AFRICA

Islamist militants raid 2 independent radio stations in Mogadishu. Seized Somali media network 'must serve Islam'.

Sudan 'too slow' on referendum: Norway.

U.N. Millennium Development Goals appear out of reach in Africa.

PDP: Nigeria election timetable 'very tight'.

South African President moves to stamp out leadership debate.

French soldiers hunt for abducted workers in Niger.

EUROPE

The IMF itself has become the problem as Europe's woes return.

Analysis: Swedish government seeks way to exclude far-right. Sweden PM calls for calm after historic election.

4 dead in Germany fire, shooting.

Russia to boost Arctic research efforts.

Papal visit 2010: key quotes from religious and political figures.

AMERICAS

The former Marxist guerrilla who is set to become Brazil's first woman president.

Venezuela sends 2 drug suspects to United States.

Colombian military kills up to 60 alleged rebels (Roundup).

Bermuda emerges unscathed from Hurricane Igor.

Gulf well is sealed.

Chavez foes say he's manipulating Venezuela's elections.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Officials: US drones kill 6 militants in Pakistan.

Saudi king meets top US, Canadian counter-terror officials.

Basque separatist warns of IRA-type split within ETA.

Pakistan Taliban threats to West limited, analysts say.

Lockerbie bomber 'can get out of bed, walk'.

Dutch hold Briton for possible terrorism involvement.

MI5: Somalia, Yemen pose increasing threat to security.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street’s profit engines slow down.

Natl Bureau Of Economic Research: US recession ended in June '09. Recession pain still real, despite end, Obama says.

EU hedge fund plans under fire.

China official rebuffs Geithner over yuan.

Ageing populations and fewer workers strain pensions.

IMF-EU delay Greek bank tests: report.

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