Thursday, October 20, 2011

World News Briefs -- October 20, 2011


Muammar Gaddafi Killed In Sirte -- Al Jazeera

NTC military chief says toppled leader died of wounds following capture near his hometown of Sirte.

Al Jazeera has acquired exclusive footage of the body of Muammar Gaddafi after he was killed in his hometown, Sirte.

Abdul Hakim Belhaj, an NTC military chief, said Gaddafi had died of his wounds after being captured near Sirte on Thursday.

The body of the former Libyan leader was taken to a location which is being kept secret for security reasons, an NTC official said.

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MIDDLE EAST

Turkish planes, troops attack Kurdish rebels inside Iraq. Turkey uses large offensive against Kurdish rebels.

20 killed in Syria as thousands rally for Assad. Violence erupts in Syrian village.

Palestinian U.N. bid seen decided in November: Diplomats.

Newly freed Israeli soldier finds himself in spotlight.

ASIA

U.S. steps up assault on Haqqani stronghold in Afghanistan.

NATO kills 115 militants in east Afghanistan fight.

US and N Korea to discuss nuclear issue in Geneva. North Korea's Kim says ready to resume nuclear talks.

Thailand floods: Bangkok 'impossible to protect'.

AFRICA

Libyan fighters capture Gadhafi hometown of Sirte.

Kenyan, Somali troops advance on rebels.

Christians in Egypt fear more violence, many flee.

Tunisians abroad vote in first Arab Spring election.

Former warlord backs Nobel Peace Prize winner for president.

East Africa drought 'remains huge crisis' - UK official.

Africa Rising: Continent's income to triple, extreme poverty gone by 2060?

EUROPE

EU debt talks stalled over bailout fund: Sarkozy. No Deal in sight. Germany and France divided over Euro bailout.

Protest against Greek austerity vote turns violent.

NATO-led peacekeepers confront Kosovo Serbs at their roadblocks as tensions rise.

French President Sarkozy's 'joy' at daughter's birth.

AMERICAS

Napolitano tells panel 400,000 deported in year.

U.S. "misery index" rises to highest since 1983.

Chile protesters clash with police for second day.

Indigenous protest march reaches Bolivia's capital.

Shadowy group in Mexico says it targets cartel; some in Veracruz are glad.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. fears more plots from Iran's Quds force.

Clinton, Petraeus likely to press Pakistan on Haqqani support.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

Poor al Qaeda has lost at least 10 of its top 20 leaders.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Citigroup settles for $285 million; no Wall Street exec jailed yet.

BMW aims to maintain dominance with new 3-Series.

Yahoo "cross talk" ban jolts bidders.

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