Sunday, January 9, 2011

World News Briefs -- January 9, 2011



Latest Developments In Arizona Shooting -- CNN

Six people were killed and 12 others wounded, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, when a gunman opened fire in front of a Safeway supermarket in Tucson, Arizona, authorities said. The congresswoman had been hosting a meeting with constituents Saturday morning when the attack began. Here are the latest developments as confirmed by CNN:

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MIDDLE EAST

Moqtada al-Sadr tells followers he supports new Iraqi government. Sadr returns to Iraq stage, denounces U.S. occupation.

Iran nuclear talks to resume in Turkey.

Foreign woman held on Iran border released: report.

IDF mulls deploying anti-mortar shell system along Gaza border.

ASIA

Kyrgyz crack down on Islamists.

U.S. to offer more support to Pakistan.

Gates says China moving fast on new weapons.

'Dramatic' rain warning for flood-soaked Australia.

AFRICA

Millions start voting in South Sudan independence poll.

Reports: Third person killed in Algerian riots; food prices drop.

U.S. ratchets up pressure as Ivory Coast leader clings to power.

Niger kidnappers probably al Qaeda, France says.

EUROPE

Jack Straw under fire for making 'offensive' remarks on sex abuse cases.

Kosovo reruns vote under heavy scrutiny.

Germany vows action after dioxin scare.

Denmark's Crown Princess gives birth to twins.

AMERICAS

27 deaths, including 14 decapitated, rock Acapulco.

Hugo Chavez dismisses criticism from OAS chief.

Brazil to press ahead with 'truth commission' for military abuses.

Argentine pilots arrested in Spain for smuggling cocaine.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Suspected al-Qaeda gunmen kill 4 in Yemen.

Two Abu Sayyaf gunmen killed in Philippines.

Leaked memo reveals 'credible' Al Qaeda threat. Fanatics plotting attacks in UK and EU to inflict 'a large number of casualties'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

The Renault affair: How common is corporate espionage?

Portugal says not under pressure to take bailout.

US foreclosures in new legal trouble.

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