Wednesday, November 3, 2010

World News Briefs -- November 3, 2010



U.S. Election: GOP Soars In House, State Races; Democrats Expected To Keep Senate -- CNN

Washington (CNN) -- Voters' anger over a stubborn jobless rate and anxiety over troubled economy helped propel Republicans to a sweeping takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives and a stronger presence in state offices, projections indicate.

With results still coming in, the full extent of the Republican takeover of the 435-member House was still to be determined. But CNN projected that Republicans would win at least 60 more House seats than they currently hold to wipe out the Democratic majority of the past four years.

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MIDDLE EAST

Baghdad multiple-bombing toll rises to 64 dead; 360 injured.

European diplomat sees no sign of Iran altering nuclear goals.

Iran demands Russian compensation for canceled missile deal.

Turkey removes neighbors from threat list.

Iran stoning woman not executed, France says.

ASIA

South Korea fires warning shots, second incident in days.

7 Kashmir rebels killed before Obama's India trip.

Afghan candidates protest at 'flawed' general election.

First Burmese elections in 20 years set for Sunday.

Japan anti-terrorism data leaked on internet.

Indonesia races to evacuate Mount Merapi after biggest eruption.

AFRICA

LRA rebel fighter numbers dwindling, officials say.

Niger passes new constitution following a coup. Niger backs constitution to end junta rule.

Partial Ivory Coast election results show tight race.

EUROPE

Greece suspends foreign airmail service after attacks.

British military expands links to French allies.

Jailed Russian oil executive says embezzlement trial is much bigger than him.

NATO head urges new start with Russia.

AMERICAS

New START, defense budget tough issues facing next Congress.

Mexico violence casts shadow over Day of the Dead.

Cuban security beats, detains protesters at Zapata Tamayo's gravesite.

Colombian police raid drug assets office.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Plotters didn't know where mail bombs would go off.

Intel foiled al Qaeda plot, DNI chief says.

Yemen charges radical U.S.-born cleric in absentia.

Internet helped Muslim convert from Northern Virginia embrace extremism at warp speed.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

3 charts that prove that we are in the biggest debt bubble in the history of the world.

U.S. Federal Reserve to launch bold effort to boost economy.

Canada to announce Potash Corp takeover decision.

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