World News Briefs -- May 2, 2011

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House, May 1, 2011. Please note: a classified document seen in this photograph has been obscured. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Getting Osama Bin Laden: How The Mission Went Down -- Politico

The helicopter carrying Navy SEALs malfunctioned as it approached Osama bin Laden’s compound at about 3:30 p.m. ET Sunday, stalling as it hovered. The pilot set it down gently inside the walls, then couldn’t get it going again.

It was a heart-stopping moment for President Barack Obama, who had been monitoring the raid in the White House Situation Room, surrounded by members of his war cabinet.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran leader Ahmadinejad returns to work after 'boycott'.

Syrian demonstrators vow week of protests to break siege at Dera'a. Syria: Army in Deraa arrests 500 men.

Palestinian vulnerability exposed as Israel withholds money.

Arabs riot in Jerusalem over Bin Laden's demise, Hamas angry.

Deal to end Yemen crisis is faltering as talks bog. Yemen opposition: Violence may derail deal.

Iranian military leader warns Saudi Arabia over decision in Bahrain.

New death brings US death toll in Iraq to 11 in April.

ASIA

Pakistan vital to defeating al Qaeda: White House.

Japan passes emergency budget.

Afghan Taliban uses child bomber at start of spring offensive. Two bombings rock Afghanistan.

Cambodian, Thai sporadic clashes reach 11th day.

Maldives rocked by protests against President Nasheed.

Hundreds in Sri Lanka hit streets to protest critical U.N. report.

N. Korea seizes mobile phones to curb news: report.

AFRICA

Libya crisis: Muammar Gaddafi's son buried in Tripoli. Where's Gaddafi: Libyan leader survives again after series of 'near misses'. Libyans burn UK, Italy missions after NATO strike. Kadhafi tanks pound rebel city ahead of son's funeral. U.N. says international staff leaves Tripoli.

Ousted president wants to 'heal' Ivory Coast: Tutu. Mediators seek Ivorian reconciliation.

From gun to ballot box in key Sudan border state.

Egypt military warns against sectarian strife.

Somali pirates seize Singaporean tanker off the coast of Kenya.

Ugandan capital tense after Friday’s riots.

EUROPE

Europe welcomes bin Laden's death.

Russia links bin Laden manhunt to its own anti-terror operations.

Part of Air France black box found.

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy fuels pregnancy rumours.

France counts half of 16 dead in Morocco bombing.

Spain bars ETA-linked candidates from elections.

AMERICAS

White House undecided on Bin Laden photos.

Mexico, Egypt no longer have a free press.

It's all over but the voting as Canadians head to the polls in spring election.

Security Beefed Up at Tri-State Airports, WTC Site.

Chavez says allies met with Colombian rebels.

Mexican police discover large weapons cache.

Haiti again feels pinch of rising food prices.

U.S. inflation increasing.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US official: New tape may be last from bin Laden.

After bin Laden’s death, what’s next for the U.S. and al-Qaida?

Ayman al-Zawahiri expected to replace Bin Laden on most wanted list.

Osama bin Laden killed: remaining al-Qaeda leaders.

German al-Qaeda suspects 'planning a huge bombing'.

Osama Bin Laden killed: al-Qaeda timeline.

Guantanamo's detainees come into view for first time.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Treasury extends debt ceiling window to Aug. 2.

Oil prices slip 2% after Bin Laden's death.

Dollar buoyed by Osama bin Laden's death.

Sony details restoration plans for PlayStation Network.

5 banks fail in Fla., Ga., Mich.; makes 39 in '11.