With Limited Options, South Korea Shifts Military Rules -- New York Times
SEOUL, South Korea — Responding to growing public criticism after Tuesday’s deadly attack, President Lee Myung-bak accepted the resignation Thursday of his defense minister and announced changes in the military’s rules of engagement to make it easier for the South Korean military to strike back with greater force, especially if civilians are threatened.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel and US have wasted 18 months on settlement talks, says Ehud Olmert.
Lebanese Armenians riot in Beirut over Erdogan visit.
Iraq PM asked to form next government.
Lebanon on knife-edge awaiting decision by Hariri tribunal.
Palestinian official: Western Wall not Jewish.
Saudi king Abdullah has 'successful operation'.
ASIA
North Korean leader and son visited artillery site: reports.
South Korea’s defense chief resigns in wake of attack. More news here.
US presence in Afghanistan as long as Soviet slog.
Final Afghan election results show Hazara minority trumped dominant Pashtuns.
India successfully tests upgraded nuclear-capable missile.
Cambodia holds day of mourning for stampede dead.
AFRICA
U.N. warns Ivorian candidates against victory claims.
Egypt detains 156 protestors over church riots.
Barack Obama's plan to defeat Ugandan LRA rebels.
Sudanese commission warns attack could undermine referendum.
Report: Sudan to lose $50 billion if war returns.
Future of Somali government in doubt as cabinet debate stalls.
Zimbabwe PM sues Mugabe for violating constitution.
EUROPE
Thousands protest tax law changes in Ukraine.
Spread of HIV in Eastern Europe is scary, says UN AIDS chief.
Kremlin says eyeing new naval bases abroad.
Putin, Merkel trade barbs ahead of talks in Germany. Putin envisions a Russia-EU free trade zone. Merkel talks down chances of Russia-EU free trade zone.
Euro slide continues as Irish debt fears persist.
NATO sets basis for tactical nuclear cutbacks, but path remains uncertain.
British students return to streets, vowing to press on against tuition hikes.
AMERICAS
Brazil Marines join slum battles, 30 people killed. Rash of Rio violence rattles even hardened residents in Brazil's World Cup host city. Rio favela violence: The two rival factions behind the violence.
Fraud concerns on eve of Haiti election.
Haiti cholera deaths top 1,500: PAHO. Cholera-hit Haiti needs nurses, doctors: U.N..
President Hugo Chavez bans unauthorised use of his image.
Mexico sending more troops to violent border zone.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
London 2012 Games have 'severe' terror threat.
U.S. may replace color-coded terror-alert system with more-specific warnings.
Europeans training in Pakistan terrorist camps.
The case for chasing al-Awlaki.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Belgium joins financial markets' hit list.
EU bailout fund chief: no danger of euro collapse.
Fears of domino effect pervade Europe.
Computerized trades in EU face tougher rules.
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