Monday, January 10, 2011

World News Briefs -- January 10, 2011 (Evening Edition)



Obama: Courage Shown In Face Of Shooting 'Speaks To The Best Of America' -- FOX News

President Obama said that while the nation remains "grieving and in shock" over the shooting of 20 people in Arizona over the weekend, the courage shown by people who ran into the line of fire "speaks to the best of America."

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MIDDLE EAST

Israeli demolition begins in East Jerusalem project.

Palestinians say they'll go to UN for recognition.

Some Shiites express alarm over cleric Sadr's return to Iraq.

Palestinians say they'll go to UN for recognition.

Saudi Arabia deploys specialized force to protect oil facilities.

Israel launches twin air strikes on Gaza.

Iran plane crash toll rises to 77, black box found.

ASIA

Biden on surprise Afghan trip for talks with Karzai.

Gates meets China's President on defense ties ahead of U.S. state visit. At Beijing talks, Gates falls short of goals.

Pakistan blasphemy law 'to stand'. Governor's murder deepens fears of Pakistani Christians.

First anti-government protests staged in Bangkok since emergency rule.

Myanmar enacts military draft law for men, women.

Australian floods: Brisbane threatened by rising waters. Flash floods hit Australia's third biggest city.

AFRICA

Death toll in Ivory Coast ethnic violence grows to 33.

Sudan border clashes kill 36 as south votes.

Russian oil giant tests West African waters.

In southern Sudan, a jubilant vote on secession.

Niger attempt to free French hostages leaves four soldiers dead.

14 killed in clashes with police as violence spreads in Tunisia. Tunisia closes schools and universities following riots.

Rioting over food prices subsides in Algeria.

EUROPE

Spanish government, public skeptical about new ETA cease-fire. Spanish government rejects ETA ceasefire move.

Four dead in shooting spree in northern Italy.

Germany may tighten controls after dioxin affair.

Rumour of €80bn bail-out to squeeze Portugese bonds.

Pope demands gov'ts protect Christian minorities.

AMERICAS

Congresswoman's condition stable; 8 hospitalized. Ariz. man due in court in Tucson shooting rampage.

A year on, hubris and debris clog Haiti quake recovery.

27 deaths, including 14 decapitated, rock Acapulco.

Chavez condemns OAS 'interference' in Venezuela.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

ISAF targets al Qaeda-linked Taliban commanders in the Afghan east.

Saudi courts convict 738 on terrorism-related charges. Kingdom seeks Interpol help to arrest 47 terror suspects.

Officials blame Al Qaeda for killing of French hostages in Niger.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Detroit auto show hails recovery.

Factbox: China leads list of biggest U.S. creditors.

Economists foretell of U.S. decline, China's ascension.

Sarkozy discussing global finance with Obama. Sarkozy likely to suggest a lesser role for dollar.

European debt nerves continue; Bonds, currency take strain.

Brazil Finance Minister Mantega warns of trade war.

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