Wednesday, September 28, 2011

World News Briefs -- September 28, 2011



At UN, Libya's New Leaders Seek Support To Thwart Terrorist Threat -- Christian Science Monitor

Libya’s interim government says capturing Qaddafi is a matter of security and stability not just for Libya, but for the region and beyond.

Libya’s interim government may be this year’s darling of the international community, reaping praise from world leaders, including President Obama, at the United Nations’ annual gathering in New York.

But Libya’s new leaders say they are not getting the support of key African countries for their efforts to stabilize their country. Indeed, they worry that some African leaders in Zimbabwe, Algeria, and elsewhere still root for the deposed Muammar Qaddafi, who is on the run but still issuing defiant statements of resistance.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria forces storm refuge for army defectors.

Yemen president accused of tricking Saudis.

Bellicose talk as Turkey debuts a warship.

Nobel Peace Prize may recognize Arab spring.

ASIA

Afghanistan: eight policemen shot dead in checkpoint attack.

More insecurity, civilian casualties in Afghanistan: U.N.

China population to become world's biggest polluters.

Insurgents kill 4 soldiers guarding Thai school.

Myanmar promises prisoner amnesty.

Philippines clean-up begins in typhoon aftermath.

AFRICA

Libyans wait, and worry, as government delays forming cabinet.

Analysis-Egypt's army draws anger as transition drags. Egyptian military sets dates for elections, and the reaction is dismay.

UN: 25,000 Sudanese flee to Ethiopia.

Nigeria and Benin mount patrols as piracy soars.

Ivory Coast reconciliation commission to be sworn in.

Guinea elections: Three die as police break up protest.

EUROPE

Trial of Ukraine ex-PM resumes, pressure from West. Ukraine ex-premier's lawyer asks court to free her.

Greece to face inspectors, Merkel hints at bailout.

Ethnic Serbs, NATO troops hurt in Kosovo clash. NATO reinforces tense Kosovo border crossing.

S&P: No change with Russia minister resignation.

AMERICAS

Jamaica Prime Minister asks reporters for patience.

Protesters tell Brazil Congress to stop corruption.

Venezuelan leader blasts UN in letter to body.

Bolivia minister resigns over Amazon road protest.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Jihadi magazine commemorates 9/11 anniversary.

Even those cleared of crimes can stay on F.B.I.’s watch list.

Navy SEALs reveal Bin Laden killing story.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Trade deficit with China cost nearly 2.8 million U.S. jobs since 2001.

Amazon's 7-inch Tablet called "fire" will cost $199.

Debt crisis: live.

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