Al Qaeda Group Claims Bombing Attempt -- Wall Street Journal
President Obama Outlines Steps Government Taking to Keep Travelers Safe
A branch of al Qaeda said Monday that it provided the Nigerian suspect accused of attempting to blow up a Detroit-bound jet on Christmas Day with "a technically advanced device."
Meanwhile, President Barack Obama said the administration is doing everything in its power to keep fliers safe and thwart potential terrorist threats.
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MIDDLE EAST
Netanyahu wants Israeli force on Palestinian border.
Iran opposition claims widespread arrests, condemns sunday violence. More than 15 killed in Tehran clashes: state TV. Iran opposition figures arrested after protests.
New violence hits Iraq during big Shiite holiday.
Iraqi Shiites converge in Karbala for holiday.
Mixed emotions on Gaza war anniversary.
Hamas officials' deaths stoke tensions.
ASIA
Kyrgyz Prime Minister to discuss gas supplies in Uzbekistan.
Suicide bomber kills 30 in Pakistan during Shia religious ceremony.
Elite U.S. force expanding hunt in Afghanistan.
Pakistani scientist depicts more advanced nuclear program in North Korea.
Thailand Begins Repatriation of Hmong to Laos.
Uzbekistan holds elections, only Pro-Gov't parties participate.
AFRICA
Somali pirates release Chinese ship. Pirate claim: $4M paid to release Chinese ship.
Somalia-based piracy remains an intractable problem.
Divisions await Egypt's new Muslim Brotherhood head.
EUROPE
Turkish soldiers held in 'deputy PM assassination plot'.
Russia warns on fuel supplies to Eastern Europe.
Croatians to choose new president in run-off vote.
Italian minister laments deaths of rescuers as avalanches kill seven.
Russia to prosecute YouTube police whistleblower.
AMERICAS
Mexico weighs options as lawlessness continues to grip Ciudad Juarez.
Priest: 7 migrants killed in Suriname violence.
First case of highly drug-resistant TB found in US.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda group in Yemen gaining prominence. U.S. widens terror war to Yemen, a Qaeda bastion.
ABDULMUTALLAB: More like me In Yemen.
Passengers face security crackdown after failed airliner bomb plot.
More U.S. air marshals flying since failed terrorist attack.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
In Southeast Asia, unease over free trade zone.
Corporate optimism highest in six years.
Oil holds near $78 a barrel in Asia.
U.S. shoppers spend a little more during holiday season.
Despite Obama's campaign vow, federal budget still a mess.
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