Saturday, January 24, 2009

News Updates For January 24, 2009

CHAIR CHAT - A U.S. Army soldier chats with an Iraqi boy during a visit to a police station to discuss local activities and conduct a neighborhood patrol in Haswah, Iraq, Jan. 13, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class James Wagner

Terrorism

Obama's Guantanamo decision has repercussions in Afghanistan, Pakistan.

Yemeni Center prepared to receive 100 Gitmo detainees

U.S. terrorism suspect's prison conditions OK: judge.

Middle East

Hamas leaders in Gaza Strip continue to lie low.

Hamas-Israel Gaza truce expected to hold-official.

Europe

Russia-Georgia War: Plenty of blame to go around.

US 'welcomes' end of Russia-Ukraine gas dispute.

Migrants break out of overcrowded Italian facility.

Asia

Over 170 schools bombed, burned in Pakistan: UN.

Son of NKorea's Kim has 'no interest' in taking over: report -- Yahoo News/AFP

China dismisses US remark on currency manipulation

Sri Lanka presses rebels, but at a mounting cost.

Africa

Suicide car bomb kills 14 in Somali capital.

Somali pirates free a chemical tanker.

Attempt to smuggle shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles into Djibouti foiled by Somaliland police.

Anti-rebel raid raises hopes and risks in Congo: rights group.

Central Africa's new regionalism: Yes they can!

The Americas

Alleged acid disposal man for Mexico gang nabbed.

US diplomat walks out on Bolivia's Morales -- Myway/AP News

Argentina releases first picture of Castro in 2 months.

Bolivia poll won't end opposition.

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