Saturday, October 23, 2010

World News Briefs -- October 23, 2010



Files: Iraqi Deaths Higher Than US Count -- Yahoo News/AP

WASHINGTON – Military documents laid bare in the biggest leak of secret information in U.S. history suggest that far more Iraqis died than previously acknowledged during the years of sectarian bloodletting and criminal violence unleashed by the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israeli presence on Palestinian land 'irreversible'.

World powers renew invitation to Iran to restart nuclear talks.

Bahrain votes as Shiites seek to ease royal power.

Kurdistan: The Iraq war the U.S. won.

ASIA

North Korea circumventing UN sanctions with China's help, U.S. report says.

Pakistan struggles to hold gains against Taliban.

US gives Pakistan long-term military aid pledge.

AFRICA

Egypt's ruling party announces President Mubarak will run again.

Disputed attack jets seen by U.N. envoys in Darfur.

US officials : No more time to waste for referendum in Sudan.

Guinea electoral commission delays Sunday vote.

EUROPE

NATO secretary general seeks 'strategic partnership' with Russia.

French Senate passes retirement reform.

EU to Italy: Clean up Naples trash or face fines.

AMERICAS

A top Salvadoran ex-guerrilla commander advises Mexico's conservative president.

Is the President of Panama trying on a strongman role?

Haiti cholera outbreak feared in rural areas.

Chavez accuses Obama of sowing 'doubt' on nuclear deal.

Mexico probes if drug lord funded church renovation.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US and Canada discuss fate of Gitmo detainee.

WSJ: US seeks wider CIA role in Pakistan.

How serious is the terror threat in Europe?

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Rare earth prices soar even as China pledges supply.

Group of 20 vows to avoid currency devaluations.

G20 vows to avoid currency war.

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