Friday, October 15, 2010

World News Briefs -- October 15, 2010



Chilean Miners Start Returning Home -- CBC News

More miners are expected to be released Friday from a hospital in northern Chile, where they are being monitored and treated after spending more than two months trapped deep underground.

Three of the 33 miners were released from the hospital in Copiapo on Thursday.

Dr. Jean Romagnoli, chief medical officer for the mine rescue, told CBC News Friday that the men "look fantastic" and should be released from hospital soon.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran’s President praises Hezbollah.

Iranian FM: Ready to resume nuclear talks soon.

Palestinians: Netanyahu harming chance for peace by approving East Jerusalem construction. Israel plans 238 new settler homes in east Jerusalem.

Dismay, disillusionment prevail in Palestinian camp.

ASIA

U.S.-led forces aiding reconciliation talks between Afghan government, Taliban.

Attacks kill 8 foreign troops in Afghanistan.

NKorea threatens to attack SKorea over leaflets.

Plot to assassinate Pakistani P.M. foiled.

AFRICA

UN-backed troops 'murdering and raping villagers' in Congo.

UN troops to be moved to Sudan border.

Somali-American is named Prime Minister of Somalia.

Sudan row over Abyei escalates.

Mugabe sees end to Zimbabwe power - sharing in February.

EUROPE

Britain is losing its battle against Islamic extremists... says French MP who banned the burqa.

European missile shield plan is expected to gain support.

Clinton worried over UK defense spending cuts.

Strikes in France enter fourth day.

Residents move back into town hit by sludge flood.

AMERICAS

Chile mine rescue: three men arrive home.

Russia to build nuclear power station in Venezuela.

Brazilian opposition candidate tightens race.

Mexico: Alleged chat between lawmaker, Capo leaked.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Dutch terror suspect "tortured in American prison".

U.S., Canadian lawyers working on deal for youngest detainee.

US drone strike 'kills three in Pakistan'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Currency tensions persist as markets await Fed.

U.S. government to report on $1 trillion-plus deficit.

Dollar fall sparks stability warnings.

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