Tuesday, October 12, 2010

World News Briefs -- October 12, 2010 (Evening Edition)



Chilean Miners Set To Begin Emerging Today From 2 Months Underground -- Washington Post

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile - After 68 days deep in a dank, hot purgatory, the first of 33 trapped miners will be hoisted to freedom Tuesday night, Chilean rescue officials told hundreds of reporters who have been covering a dramatic life-and-death struggle that has mesmerized much of the world.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran holds 2 Germans linked to stoning case.

Lebanon, neighbors brace for Ahmadinejad visit.

Israeli Vice Premier: No chance of peace with Palestinians in near future.

Netanyahu offers deal on settlements, but no takers.

U.S. helping Yemen fight Al Qaeda, against talks. Al-Qaida in Yemen leader threatens to topple government.

Iraq's leader gains crucial ally, but his constituents are wary.

ASIA

China steps up suppression of human rights in wake of Nobel Peace prize.

China slams world leaders' renewed calls for Liu Xiaobo's release. Wife: China's jailed Nobel winner gets better food.

Pentagon chief warns of Asian territorial disputes.

U.S., China clash over Taiwan as talks resume. U.S. Alarmed by harsh tone of China’s military. Tensions ease in Asia, U.S. says.

China tries to calm nerves over Asia sea activity.

U.S. troops may have killed kidnapped British aid worker during failed rescue attempt.

Party opposed to new constitution leads in Kyrgyzstan voting.

North Korea leader's oldest son says opposes dynastic succession.

AFRICA

South Sudanese want independence from north.

Rioters burn police station in northern Nigeria.

France arrests Rwandan over atrocities in Congo.

Rwanda welcomes the arrest of former rebel leader.

Bashir 'won't accept' alternative to Sudan unity.

EUROPE

French refineries, nuclear reactors, ports disrupted by nationwide strike.

France faces terror threats at home and abroad.

Germany's terrorism alert: How credible is the threat?

Could Hungary's toxic flood get even worse?

Russia is seeking to build Europe’s nuclear plants.

Ukraine: 40 killed in bus, train collision.

AMERICAS

Obama team lifts Gulf Coast oil drilling moratorium.

Judge orders 'don't ask, don't tell' injunction.

Gunmen ambush Mexican officers, killing 8.

UN says Latin American democracy still vulnerable.

Elite Colombian soldiers guilty of killing civilian.

Sparks fly in Brazil Presidential debate, Rousseff on offensive.

Hurricane Paula forms, heads to Yucatan Peninsula.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Brother of notorious al Qaeda operative denied habeas petition.

Al-Qaeda magazine published 'tips on how to kill Americans'. Chilling tips in al-Qaeda magazine.

Plea deal pledge unfulfilled for Gitmo detainee.

U.S. intelligence official shares his organizational vision.

Official inquest opens into the London subway bombings that killed 52.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Stocks drop as Fed rate-setter rattles investors.

Who's upset over the economy? Everybody, everywhere.

Irish court rules in favour of ISPs in piracy case.

Dollar falls as 'currency war' concerns linger.

China currency reserves may hit $2.5 trillion, stoking tensions.

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