World News Briefs -- October 7, 2010 (Evening Edition)

U.S. Army Spc. William B. James shoots at the enemy during a firefight that lasted more than three hours at an Afghan National Police Checkpoint in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18, 2010. James is assigned to the 327th Infantry Regiment's Company D, 1st Battalion, Task Force Bulldog. An estimated two dozen insurgents fired rocket-propelled grenades, heavy machine guns and small arms at the post. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Gary A. Witte

9 Years In Afghanistan: Experts See Worldwide War With No End In Sight -- CNN

Washington (CNN) -- Watching the worst terrorist attack in the nation's history on a TV at CIA headquarters was like a punch in the stomach for Gary Schroen.

The 35-year veteran of the CIA had just entered the agency's retirement program when planes struck the Twin Towers in New York and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel's Netanyahu backs Jewish loyalty oath.

Turkey's Protestants complain of state discrimination.

No serious talks with Netanyahu seen: Abbas aide. All hopeful Mideast talks can go on.

UK says Yemen embassy car was targeted. Yemen arrests 7 suspects in attack on UK diplomat.

Iran opposition calls for referendum on Ahmadinejad.

Ghosts of battles in Iraq's triangle of death.

Israeli planes hit 'terror targets' in response to rocket fire.

How arms deals are shaping the Mideast.

ASIA

China's Liu leads Kohl, EU in Peace Nobel race: TV.

Kyrgyz candidate warns of rent hike for US base.

Pakistan doesn't reopen border despite US apology.

Pakistan criticises 'unjustified' US drone strikes.

Afghan officials deny high-level talks with Taliban.

34 Tajik troops killed in anti-Islamist operation: sources.

AFRICA

Hundreds of Kenyan teachers sacked over sex abuse.

Rwandan peace activist Rusesabagina welcomes Congo report, warns of another genocide in Rwanda.

South Sudan could 'organise own referendum': Britain.

EUROPE

Toxic Hungarian sludge spill reaches River Danube.

Analysis: Cameron, Sarkozy find austerity, reform hard.

German POW reunites with sister after 80 years.

British leader vows end to ‘heavy-handed state’.

Cash-strapped Greece looks to China and other rich nations.

US briefs European allies on terrorism alert.

Ex-French intelligence official: Europe travel warnings point to real terror threat.

AMERICAS

Chile: Escape shaft to reach miners by Saturday.

Ecuador detains 40 police suspects following revolt.

UN condemned over 'appalling' Haiti earthquake camps.

Food stamp recipients at record 41.8 million Americans in July, U.S. says.

Why Mexican 'pirates' are targeting US tourists on Falcon Lake.

Cuba, Bahamas push ahead with offshore oil plans.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Trained extremists heading to Europe: security sources.

US launches second Predator strike in North Waziristan.

Terrorist on FBI most wanted list 'killed by drone'.

German militants training in Pakistani border area.

Embassy bombing witness barred in trial by judge is `critical,' U.S. says.

Yemen attack underlines growing al-Qaeda influence.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Gold hits record, set for best week in six months.

Fed officials mull inflation as a fix.

Report: China, Brazil are fueling world economy's growth.

IMF says world economy to grow 4.8 percent this year.

World Bank and IMF at odds over hot money flows.