Thursday, October 14, 2010

World News Briefs -- October 14, 2010



Rescued Chilean Miners 'May Go Home From Hospital Soon' -- BBC

Some of the 33 miners rescued after 69 days trapped underground in northern Chile may leave hospital and go home as early as Thursday, officials say.

Several are receiving treatment for dental and eye problems, and two have the lung disease silicosis.

However, doctors say they are surprised at their general good condition.

Chile is basking in a near flawless rescue operation that concluded when Luis Urzua became the last man freed from the mine.

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MIDDLE EAST

Palestinians counter Israeli offer on settlements.

Ahmadinejad: Iran will continue nuclear efforts, Lebanon should follow suit.

Ahmadinejad heads to border with Israel. Israelis wary ahead of Ahmadinejad border tour.

US military says 77,000 Iraqis killed over 5 years.

Return to Baghdad: Sunnis warn of a revived insurgency.

ASIA

Cautiously optimistic Petraeus briefs NATO on Afghan war. Five foreign troops killed in Afghanistan.

Elements of Taliban are 'ready' to talk peace, key Afghan negotiator says.

Massive rise in kidnappings in Pakistani province.

Thousands fled India-controlled Kashmir. Are they better off in Pakistan?

North Korea rolls out ballistic missiles.

AFRICA

Ex-militia leader arrives for talks in South Sudan.

S.Sudan foes mend fences before independence vote.

Human Rights Watch urges arrest of Congo General Ntaganda for war crimes.

Zimbabwe officials again postpone public meetings on constitution in the capital.

EUROPE

Police use tear gas to clear workers from Acropolis.

French students up protests over retirement reform.

Nationalist groups intent on sabotaging Serbia's EU bid, justice minister claims.

NATO Chief calls for anti-missile system. NATO to chart future course in time of austerity.

New right-wing Dutch Cabinet sworn in.

AMERICAS

As Chile celebrates, mine's future in question.

Falcon Lake 'pirate' murder: Is beheading 'message to the Americans'?

Ecuador police face sanctions over deadly revolt.

Peru arrests Shining Path leader, two killed - report.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

In online journal, al Qaeda pushes 'lone-wolf' attacks.

Pakistan pledges to attack Al-Qaeda `Epicenter of Terrorism,' Mullen says.

Witnesses describe chaotic scene of Fort Hood.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. September bank foreclosures reach new record.

India's richest man Mukesh Ambani moves into £630m home.

Israel unlikely champ in global real estate.

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