Tuesday, November 2, 2010

World News Briefs -- November 2, 2010



Americans Vote in Midterm Elections -- Voice of America

Americans are voting Tuesday in midterm congressional elections that experts say will probably give Republicans control of at least one chamber of Congress.

President Barack Obama left the last day of campaigning to the candidates Monday, returning to the White House after a campaign blitz through critical battleground states, to await what could be a dismal outcome for his Democratic party.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraqi survivors tell of hiding in priests' dressing room amid gunfire, blasts.

New Palestinian peace plan may force Israel into action. Sources: Netanyahu expects Obama to resume Mideast efforts after midterms.

Fatah, Hamas agree to meet in Damascus next week.

Freed US hiker blames Iranian Guard for border miscue.

ASIA

U.S. Marines begin to hand over small bases to Afghan army in southwest.

NKorea makes point-by-point denial of ship sinking.

China opposes US idea for three-way island talks.

Japan says PM to meet Russian president despite row.

AFRICA

'Historic' turnout in Ivory Coast's presidential poll.

Sudan closes Darfur radio and rights group offices.

US extends Sudan economic sanctions for a year.

African Union will train 800 policemen to secure Somali capital, Mogadishu.

EUROPE

Armed men surround bank of Russian tycoon.

Bomb goes off at Swiss Embassy in Athens, no injuries.

Britain, France embark on new defence partnership. UK and France agree to joint nuclear weapons tests.

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi told to resign by ally if latest scandal proven.

Moscow needs details on NATO shield: Minister.

AMERICAS

Mexico: 4 US citizens killed in separate attacks.

Argentine president vows to honor husband's legacy.

Police chief calls it quits amid killings in Mexican town.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Yemen: Al-Qaida insider told Saudis of bomb plot.

Yemen charges al-Awlaki with incitement to kill foreigners.

Canada agrees to repatriate Guantánamo convict.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Fed will probably start $500 billion of bond buys, survey shows. Fed easing may mean 20% dollar drop: Bill Gross.

Likely gridlock in Congress could threaten U.S. economy.

Oil price jumps $2 as Saudi Arabian energy minister fuels inflation fears.

U.S. Fed eyes 'binge bond buying' to spur economy.

Global crisis has cost 30 million jobs: IMF chief.

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