Sunday, September 5, 2010

World News Briefs -- September 5, 2010



Tropical Storm Earl Becomes A Post-Tropical System -- L.A. Times

Tropical Storm Earl has become post-tropical as it races north-northeast at about 45 mph with sustained winds of 65 mph.

Earl is now centered about 180 miles southwest of Mary's Harbour, Labrador.

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MIDDLE EAST

Saudi telecom shuts websites violating fatwa edict.

Gaza rocket fire draws Israeli air strikes.

US expects Turkey to be used in US troop withdrawal.

ASIA

New Zealand quake damage could cost $1.4 billion.

Security stepped up at Kabul Bank.

Resentment simmers in western Chinese region.

N. Korea's Kim Jong Il expected to introduce son as successor.

AFRICA

At least 43 killed in violence in Sudan's Darfur.

In South Sudan, clan rivalries complicate referendum.

Kenya could be punished for welcoming Sudan's leader.

EUROPE

Three soldiers killed and 32 wounded in car bomb attack in Russia.

Merkel says Muslim youth violence is a national problem.

Protests against Roma expulsions held in France.

Spain's Eta 'declares ceasefire'.

AMERICAS

Drug lord 'La Barbie' takes spotlight in Mexico City.

Venezuela introduces Cuba-like food card.

Heavy rains devastate Guatemala.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US airstrike kills 8 in North Waziristan.

The post-9/11 life of an American charged with murder.

New York City Police officers told how to react to terrorists.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO-sources.

Adult services censored on Craigslist.

BP oil well 'poses no further risk', Allen says.

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