Tuesday, October 19, 2010

World News Briefs -- October 19, 2010



Six Dead As Russian Special Forces Repel Suicide Attack On Chechen Parliament -- The Telegraph

Russian special forces have repelled a suicide attack by Islamist militants on the Chechen parliament that left six people dead.


Government officials said three Islamist militants died in the attack in Grozny, the Chechen capital, while two policemen guarding the parliament were killed along with one civilian. Up to 17 people were also reported wounded.

Initial reports said a small group of three or four gunmen burst into government buildings, opening fire with automatic weapons.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran's supreme leader calls for 'speedy formation' of new Iraqi government.

Iran confirms planes being refused fuel in Europe.

Attackers strike in Iraqi cities; 15 dead.

Turk court rejects request to use Kurdish in trial.

Israel claims Hamas has anti-aircraft missiles.

Local war in southern Yemen pits government against militants.

ASIA

Iran joins international group's talks on Afghan strategy.

Australia digs in for war with no end.

Japan promises talks with China to defuse tensions will go ahead despite anti-Japan protests.

Foreign-based Tigers trying to regroup: S.Lanka PM.

Indian gov't: Pakistan spies tied to Mumbai siege.

AFRICA

Somali government and allies attack insurgents.

Killings in Nigeria are linked to Islamic sect.

Ethiopia used aid to bribe voters - Human Rights Watch.

Militia leader may be tried on crimes against humanity, court rules.

EUROPE

French retirement protests take violent turn. Nationwide strikes grip France. France taps oil reserves amid refinery blockade.

Magnitude of deadly Chechen parliament attack rattles Russia.

Russia considering proposal to join missile shield.

UK's Cameron announces military austerity plan.

AMERICAS

Gallup finds U.S. unemployment at 10.0% in mid-October.

Dubai says hit team suspect arrested in Canada.

Top Canadian commander pleads guilty to murders.

Spain-Venezuela ties strained as Hugo Chávez stonewalls ETA investigation.

Mexican army makes record 105-tonne marijuana haul.

Preval tells Haitians to vote for stability in elections.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

4 convicted of attempting to blow up 2 synagogues.

Al-Qaida returning to Afghanistan for new attacks.

Bin Laden, henchman reported in Pakistan.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

National debt up $3 trillion on Obama's watch.

Foreign investors scoop up US debt.

Bank of America reports $7.3 billion loss, citing charges.

Goldman Sachs earns $1.74B, easily tops forecasts.

Chinese rate hike jolts markets, dollar recovers.

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