World News Briefs -- October 3, 2011

Activists: Syrian Troops Arresting Thousands -- CBS News/AP

BEIRUT — Syrian troops going house to house have detained more than 3,000 people in the past three days in a rebellious town that government forces recently retook in some of the worst fighting of the 6-month-old uprising, activists said Monday.

The activist group Local Coordination Committees said fighting has stopped in the central town of Rastan, which the government retook Saturday. The military operation there left dozens dead and more than 3,000 in custody, the group said.

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MIDDLE EAST

Activists: Syrians detain 3,000 in town in 3 days.

Palestinians accuse Israel of trickery as Netanyahu calls for return to peace talks.

Panetta hints US opposed to unilateral action against Iran.

Several dead after Iraq forces end hostage siege.

Bahrain lawyer: 14 sentenced to life in slaying.

ASIA

Majority of Afghan IEDs are traced to Pakistan.

U.S. confirms attacks by Pakistani military units.

INDIA: A sense of vindication as U.S.-Pakistan relations deteriorate.

Philippine communist rebels raid mining companies.

AFRICA

Libya's post-Gadhafi rulers name new Cabinet. Libya: civilians flee Sirte fighting as Red Cross take medicines into besieged city. Libya conflict: New offensive on Sirte.

Anger flares at Kenya kidnapping response.

19 killed in communal clashes in north Nigeria.

Egyptians protest military leadership.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe in Singapore for check-up: report.

EUROPE

Greece to miss deficit target imposed by lenders.Europe debt crisis: Greece teeters on brink of bankruptcy.

Cameron defies EU referendum push and insists: I think we should stay in.

Russia 'gave agents licence to kill' enemies of the state.

Serbia police detain 6 suspected extremists.

Swedish oil firm confirms massive North Sea find.

AMERICAS

Anti-Wall street group to continue protests after mass arrests.

Outgoing Jamaica PM says 'Dudus Coke' case took toll.

Guatemalans live in fear again as drug gangs move in.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Awlaki’s killing seen as major blow.

Yemen strike leaves misfit metalhead as Al-Qaida’s last American voice.

Saudi bomber 'not dead'. Top al-Qaeda bomb maker survived drone strike.

Saudi Arabia tries seven Al Qaeda-linked suspects: Report.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Boeing 787 Dreamliner the first of a new generation of aircraft.

Apple expected to unveil new iPhone this week.

UK's AAA credit rating confirmed by S&P.