Monday, January 9, 2012

World News Briefs -- January 9, 2012 (Evening Edition)



Iranian, Venezuelan Leaders Rebuff U.S., Joke About Bomb -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Venezuela's Hugo Chavez lavished each other with praise on Monday, mocked U.S. disapproval and joked about having an atomic bomb at their disposal.

"Despite those arrogant people who do not wish us to be together, we will unite forever," the Iranian president told socialist leader Chavez at the start of a visit to four left-leaning Latin American nations.

Despite their geographical distance, the fiery anti-U.S. ideologues have forged increasingly close ties between their fellow OPEC nations in recent years, although concrete projects have often lagged behind the rhetoric.

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MIDDLE EAST

At least 17 dead in 3 Iraqi car bombings. Blasts hit Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq, 15 dead, 52 hurt.

Iran facing condemnation after sentencing US 'spy' to death. Iran imposes death sentence on U.S. man accused of spying.

Mideast governments fail to see scale of change-Amnesty.

Iran starts nuclear work in mountain bunker: diplomats.

Syrian troops fire on protesters, activists say.

Israel, Palestinians spar as peace contacts resume.

Yemen cabinet approves amnesty law for Saleh.

Iran cracks down on film industry.

ASIA

China warns U.S. to be "careful" in military refocus.

Afghan government: cease-fire before Taliban talks.

Taiwan’s opposition makes gains ahead of Presidential elections.

Taliban execute 10 more Pakistani troops. Grim exchange of bodies after Pakistan army, Taliban clash.

Tanks and guns help build the myth of Kim.

South Korea's Lee Myung-bak in China for state visit.

Catholics defy terror warning at Philippine parade.

Musharraf to return to Pakistan, contest parliamentary election.

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim acquitted in sodomy trial.

Thirteen thousand police hunt Chinese serial killer.

New Zealand split cargo ship containers targeted by looters.

AFRICA

Salafi leader offers Egypt army a "safe exit".

Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan: Officials back Boko Haram.

Nigeria fuel strike brings country to a halt.

Islamists in Egypt back timing of military handover.

Danes capture pirate mothership, free 14.

South Africa’s century-old ANC vows to quash internal rifts.

EUROPE

Ireland could need second bailout – top economist.

Russia to bolster missile site terrorism defenses.

Moment Polish military prosecutor SHOT himself after news conference on probe into mystery air crash that killed country's president.

Merkel, Sarkozy stress growth a priority in crisis.

Greece should quit euro unless "massive" funding given: Czech.

Cameron denies 'dictating' terms of Scottish referendum.

London looks to legacy 200 days from Olympics.

AMERICAS

Obama Chief of Staff Bill Daley to step down, serve on Obama's campaign.

Colombia Urabenos gang offers reward for killing police.

Mexico’s election draws eyes from across border.

Venezuela will not recognize World Bank ruling in Exxon case.

US expels Venezuela's Miami consul Livia Acosta Noguera.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Detainee "too dangerous to release".

Kosovo man charged in Islamist plot to attack Tampa nightclubs.

Taliban receiving Pakistan military equipment, U.S. investigation reveals .

Kenyan police close in on British woman connected to terror attacks.

Pope remembers victims of religious terrorism.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Netflix’s Internet video service debuts in UK, Ireland; expansion escalates Amazon.com rivalry.

Truffles: The most expensive food in the world.

Asia stocks drop on Eurozone worries.

TV prices just keep getting cheaper and cheaper.

Pressed by U.S., Asian countries look for ways to reduce purchases of Iranian oil.

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