Prime Minister David Cameron and General David Petraeus, commander of US forces in Afghanistan, held talks at Number 10; Crown copyrightUS Commander Praises Britain's Armed Forces, Easing Defence Cuts Dispute -- The Guardian
David Petraeus has also given more details about circumstances surrounding the death of Linda Norgrove
The American commander of international troops in Afghanistan has gone out of his way to praise Britain's armed forces as London and Washington dismissed reports of a dispute between their two countries over looming defence cuts.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq PM to visit Iran as coalition talks heat up.
EU proposes nuclear talks with Iran Nov 15-18.
Egypt: New Israeli building permits a signal talks could collapse.
Iran to hold Opec presidency for first time in 36 years.
ASIA
NKorea threatens '1,000-fold' increase in weapons.
Chinese leaders discuss economic, political plans.
China mine accident leaves 20 dead, 17 missing.
Thousands in China, Japan rally over island claims.
AFRICA
Sudan objects to UN plans for new border troops.
15,000 rapes in stricken DR Congo region last year: envoy.
Nigeria militants threaten new bomb attack in Abuja.
Somali militias clash, undermining new strategy.
EUROPE
French workers take to the streets. Fuel supplies low as French protest austerity plan.
Swiss celebrate digging world's longest tunnel.
France, Germany to welcome Russia to seaside summit.
AMERICAS
Russia agrees to help Venezuela build first nuclear power station.
Chile's rescued miners mum on nightmare experience.
Brazilian poll shows Rousseff leading by 6 points.
Bolivia government backtracks on coca production law.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Probe links European plot to 9/11.
U.S. drone attack kills a top Pakistan Taliban leader.
Officials: US missile attacks kill 9 in Pakistan.
Report: FBI warned ahead of Mumbai attacks.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. mortgage damage spreads. Stock selloff adds to pressure on banks to fix foreclosure mess.
World trade, once rising, is starting to sag again.
US launches inquiry on China green technology subsidies.
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