Thursday, September 23, 2010

World News Briefs -- September 23, 2010



Significant Developments In Terror Threats Since 9/11, Officials Say -- ABC News

Napolitano, Mueller, Leiter Discuss Increased Tempo of Attacks Against U.S.

The nation's top counterterrorism officials were blunt. The threat from within---of Americans willing to commit terrorist acts--- is growing. FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III told a congressional hearing today that a spike in recent terrorism cases is direct evidence of the evolving threat.

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MIDDLE EAST

Obama to urge support for Middle East peace at U.N.

Iran to build own air defense system after Russia withholds S-300 missiles.

Security tightened in Jerusalem in the wake of rioting.

Yemen goes on offensive against Al Qaeda.

ASIA

US: Dead in Afghan chopper crash were all American.

Commonwealth Games: Canada and New Zealand delay departures. Indian PM holds crisis talks over C'wealth Games.

China denies Japan rare-earth ban amid diplomatic row.

AFRICA

19 killed in fighting in Somalia's capital city.

Mutilated bodies found in river near Burundi capital.

Ribadu warns Nigeria elite on corruption.

France says Nigeria kidnapping looks like piracy.

EUROPE

France hit by new strikes over retirement age.

Russia hands over more Katyn massacre files to Poland.

Irish economy contracts by 1.2%.

AMERICAS

Tropical storm brings fresh flood misery to Mexico.

Juarez editorial ignites a beleaguered Mexico.

US state to execute first woman in nearly 100 yrs.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Risk of small-scale attacks by al-Qaeda and its allies is rising, officials say.

An Al Qaeda affiliate getting rich in Niger.

Guantanamo is operating under Obama's camp closure orders.

Web message says al Qaeda affiliate claims abduction.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Why CEOs can't stand Obama (opinion).

Blockbuster files for bankruptcy protection.

Chinese PM pushes back as U.S. currency bill looms.

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