World News Briefs -- November 6, 2011

Prime Minister George Papandreou began steps to form a coalition government after narrowly winniing a vote of confidence.

Greek PM To Resign After Coalition Government Formed -- CNN

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will resign after the makeup of the nation's new coalition government is decided, officials said Sunday.

Sunday's Cabinet meeting will be the last with Papandreou as prime minister, a government spokesman said in a statement. The meeting will focus on issues relating to Monday's Euro group meeting, at which Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos will represent Greece, the statement said.

A spokesman for Papandreou's Socialist PASOK party said the prime minister will resign after the government is announced.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel's Peres warns attack on Iran getting 'closer'.

UN report 'to suggest Iran nuclear weapons work'. Iran dismisses reported UN claims of nuclear work.

Syrian forces kill seven protesters after Arab league warning.

Yemen's Saleh says intent on power transfer.

Saudi Arabia names new defense minister.

Iraqi police: 3 bombs kill 6 in Baghdad market.

Muslims stone Satan at Hajj. Arabs leave politics behind to perform haj.

ASIA

Pakistan rejects reports of nuclear insecurity.

Kashmiri leader rejects Pakistan-India trade pact.

Signs of official bias and abuse deepen Kyrgyzstan’s ethnic rifts.

US asks China to address Tibetan issues.

Death toll in Thailand flood passes 500.

AFRICA

Nigeria group threatens more deadly attacks. At least 69 dead in north Nigeria sect attacks.

Liberia president asks voters to ignore boycott.

Violence on new South Sudan-Sudan border catches U.N. in the middle.

Muslim Brotherhood sells cheap food ahead of holiday and Egypt parliament vote.

EUROPE

Greece talks under way in bid to avoid bankruptcy. Greek parties bicker as Europe demands clarity.

Italy protesters rally against Berlusconi.

Spain election campaigning starts.

UK suspends top border officials, launches inquiry.

80,000 Muslims pray on the street in Moscow.

AMERICAS

Damage reported after 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Oklahoma.

Nicaragua pres Ortega poised to win third term.

Former general leads polls for Guatemala president.

Colombians cheer killing of guerrilla kingpin.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

After years of secrecy, Pentagon seeks order to let public view hearing for accused Cole bomber.

Video: Flight 93 relatives lobby Congress for memorial money.

US Navy Seals on how Osama was killed in 90 secs.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

G-20 summit ends with Europe bailout plan unfinished. Coping with Europe's chaos.

Don't count on China to rescue Europe: ex-lawmaker.

Qantas offers thousands of free tickets as row apology.