Russian Arms Dealer Pleads Not Guilty, Is Ordered Held -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Viktor Bout, dubbed the “merchant of death” for allegedly trafficking in arms, pleaded not guilty to U.S. terrorism charges and was ordered held without bail by a federal judge in New York.
Bout, a former Soviet air force officer, arrived in New York yesterday aboard a chartered plane after his extradition from Thailand, U.S. prosecutors said. He is charged with plotting to kill American citizens in a 2008 indictment filed by the office of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan.
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MIDDLE EAST
Netanyahu says close to deal with U.S. on West Bank settlement freeze.
Israeli strike kills 2 accused in BBC kidnapping.
Israel pullout stirs fear in Lebanon border hamlet.
Gates: Sanctions causing rift in Iran.
Iran says foreign planes violated its airspace.
U.S. pursues wider role in Yemen.
Iraq's Talabani says will not sign Aziz death order.
Syrian bloggers brace for fresh blow to Middle East press freedom.
Analysis: Obama's bid for Mideast peace is risky.
ASIA
Japan to attend Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.
U.N. urges food aid for North Korea.
Aung San Suu Kyi seeks re-instatement of opposition party.
China may impose price controls, crack down on speculation.
UN predicts NKorea's food shortage will continue.
India government mired in giant graft scandal.
Cambodia anti-tank mine kills 14 on tractor.
AFRICA
Western Sahara: Ferment in Africa's last colony.
Guinea army declares state of emergency. Guinea election rivals both declare victory, setting stage for tense showdown.
Rebel troops claim Madagascar government suspended. Madagascar troops vow to crush any rebellion.
Nigerian military free 19 oil delta hostages: sources.
Clinton urges Sudanese to make 'tough compromises'. UN calls for urgent action on Sudan referendum.
U.N. asked to investigate violence in Western Sahara.
Madagascar votes in controversial referendum.
Nigeria reports arms cache from Iran to UN.
EUROPE
As Euro zone faces strain, some question its future.
Ireland prepares to open books as EU weighs help for banks. Britain pledges to support Ireland in debt crisis.
EU boss: Panic over Irish crisis could wreck Europe.
Anger at Germany boils over.
Germany increases security amid terrorist threat. Germany warns of planned terror attack.
After allies revolt, Italy's Berlusconi nears political end.
NATO to outline new strategies for new realities.
AMERICAS
Cholera reported in Florida as Haiti death toll climbs.
Russian arms trafficking suspect arrives in NY.
Colombia spurns US extradition for reputed narco.
Costa Rica to seek OAS meeting in Nicaragua spat.
Bolivia moves to nationalize pensions.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US Predators hit a Taliban camp in North Waziristan.
Somalia terrorist activity in US raises concerns, questions.
U.S. shows no sign of following Brits' Gitmo prisoners payoff.
U.K. compensation to Guantanamo detainees 'was necessary'.
US airport security staff touch a nerve.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US launches criminal probes into bank officials.
GM sets terms for landmark stock offering.
Murdoch warns of China economic prowess.
Experts: BP ignored warning signs on doomed well.
China raises US debt holdings as others offload.
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