World News Briefs -- September 24, 2010 (Evening Edition)

Stephen Colbert Testimony "Sad," a "Joke," Says Congressman -- CBS News

Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) sits on the immigration subcommittee to which Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert testified Friday, but you didn't see him at the hearing.

That's because Chaffetz views Colbert's testimony as a "joke." And not in a good way. Chaffetz said he returned to Utah to work rather than participate in the "Colbert skit."

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MIDDLE EAST

Al-Qaida in Iraq claims Baghdad bombings.

Israel, Palestinians look to salvage Mideast talks. Abdullah: If freeze issue not settled, war may follow.

U.S. walks out on Ahmadinejad U.N. speech.

U.S. troops fight on despite end to combat in Iraq.

Israel says U.S.-led settlement compromise possible to sustain peace talks.

U.N. atom body rejects Arab move targeting Israel.

ASIA

Sri Lankan government urged to say sorry for war years.

Pakistan erupts after US jailing of 'daughter of the nation' Aafia Siddiqui.

India rushes to finish work to host games.

Japan to release Chinese boat captain amid dispute.

Beijing faces worsening traffic gridlock.

AFRICA

DRC mass rapes 'defy belief'.

South Sudan referendum plans seem shaky.

African Al-Qaida group targeting foreign companies to build popular support.

Delegates at U.N. pressed on vote in Sudan.

South African police arrested for prisoner escape.

Nigerian ruling party suspends primaries.

Plea for Somalia funding at UN crisis summit.

EUROPE

German interior minister pushes for Christian rights on Turkish visit.

UK says IRA dissident attack in England likely.

British cuts to military concern U.S. officials.

Poland says closer to Russian gas deal, final talks in Oct.

Soviet 1991 coup leader Gennady Yanayev dies at 73.

AMERICAS

Chávez faces election challenge.

Mexican mayor slain in drug-plagued state.

Killings of journalists lead to news blackouts in Mexico.

FARC leader's death may be turning point for Colombia.

Honduras, Nicaragua brace for possible hurricane.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Obama: U.S. takes ‘targeted approach’ on extremism.

Pakistani receives 86-year sentence for firing at US troops.

Iranian president suggests U.S. 'orchestrated' the 9/11 attacks.

No plans at Guantanamo for holding detainees for life.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Gold climbs to $1,300 on dollar concern; silver at 30-year high.

Warren Buffett to CNBC: "We're still in a recession".

With warning, Obama presses China on currency.