Attack Shows Lasting Threat To U.S. In Iraq -- New York Times
BAGHDAD — Insurgents mounted a coordinated attack on one of the main military commands in Baghdad on Sunday, briefly drawing fire from American soldiers, an event that underscored the ambiguity of the American military’s role in Iraq.
The attack punctuated a sharp rise in violence as the United States declared an official end to its combat mission here effective last Wednesday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Middle East peace talks already under threat.
U.S. soldiers help repel deadly attack on Iraq army headquarters. Baghdad attack kills at least 18.
Hit on Iran would spell Israel's 'eradication': Ahmadinejad.
Lebanon PM: accusations against Syria were mistake.
23 accused of coup plot in Bahrain.
ASIA
Afghan foreign troops death toll hits 500 for 2010.
Officials freeze assets of Kabul Bank shareholders, excepting Karzai's brother.
Suicide attack in NW Pakistan kills 17 people.
Floods in Pakistan carry the seeds of upheaval.
Julia Gillard on verge of remaining Australia's prime minister.
Massive earthquake sets back NZ economic recovery.
AFRICA
Mozambican radio: 9 who call for protests arrested.
Congo: 70 dead, 200 missing in 2 boat capsizes. Survivor: Fishermen looted sinking vessel in Congo.
African peacekeepers open 9 more bases in Somalia.
Nigerian economy 'to grow by 10%'.
EUROPE
Spain's government says separatists' cease-fire statement insufficient. Spain rejects truce by Basque separatist group.
Dagestan suicide bombing targets Russian military.
Meet Russia's Thatcher, the chemist who could end up in the Kremlim.
Moldova referendum for direct Presidential election fails.
‘Get ready for break-up,’ says top Belgian minister.
French unions to strike as Sarkozy pension bill debate starts.
Tony Blair memoirs: former PM may cancel book signing amid security fears.
AMERICAS
El Salvador: 3rd migrant survived Mexico massacre.
Heavy rains, landslides kill at least 37 in Guatemala.
New tropical storm heads toward Mexico, U.S.
Salvadoran police find over $9M in cash in drums.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Whether to use drones on Americans linked to al-Qaeda (editorial).
Full military court to review appeal of bin Laden's driver.
Philippines asks court to outlaw Abu Sayyaf.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Fears rise as EU nations aim to raise borrowing.
More than 400 US banks will fail: Roubini.
BP oil well 'poses no further risk', Allen says.
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