Wednesday, September 29, 2010

World News Briefs -- September 29, 2010

Photo: An armed policeman stands outside the Houses of Parliament in London. Metro News

U.S. Warns Europe Of Mumbai-Style Terror Attacks -- CNN

(CNN) -- A German citizen of Afghan descent was the source of much of the information on a potential "Mumbai-style" terror plot in Europe, a German counterterrorism official said Wednesday.

The man, Ahmed Sidiqi, was detained in Kabul in July and transferred to U.S. custody where he has "revealed details about the terror plot," said the official, who did not want to be named because he is not authorized to talk to the media.

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MIDDLE EAST

US pressing Israel to halt West Bank construction. Mahmoud Abbas gives Israel a week to halt settlement expansion. Does he mean it this time?

Iranian journalist sentenced to three years in jail.

Iraqi Shiite militia hints of Iran's hand in south.

ASIA

Generals in Pakistan push for shake-up of government.

U.S. intensifies drone strikes in Pakistan.

North Korea's Kim Jong-il gives key posts to youngest son. North Korea succession plans prompt fears of turmoil.

Mineral shipments from China to Japan mostly on hold. Japan mulls island troops, China exports resume.

Divided parliament opens in Australia.

AFRICA

13 African refugees drown in US Navy rescue attempt.

Nigerian police vow to rescue kidnapped school children unharmed.

Nigerian flood victims face food, shelter shortages.

EUROPE

Terrorist plot uncovered in Europe.

Europeans protest austerity measures.

France ends stimulus, freezes spending to trim 2011 deficit.

Russian press unveils letter to Medvedev from dismissed Moscow mayor.

AMERICAS

Massive landslide burries homes in Mexico's Oaxaca state.

Chavez throws down gauntlet to Venezuela opposition.

Chile mine rescue makes rapid advance.

Fidel Castro delivers 50th anniversary address.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

NATO confirms senior al-Qaida commander killed.

New cybersecurity bill gives Obama ‘power to shut down companies’.

Spain arrests American al-Qaida suspect.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. aims to unveil plan to end AIG support: report.

China pledges yuan flexibility ahead of US House vote.

Gold rallies to another record high.

Bond sell-offs fuel fears that Ireland, Portugal will go the way of Greece.

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