Thursday, November 25, 2010

World News Briefs -- November 25, 2010



Angry South Koreans Want Blood As Tension Builds Following Deadly North Korean Bombardment -- New York Daily News

WASHINGTON - Outraged South Koreans demanded revenge Wednesday as the U.S. joined a military buildup to counter the deadly North Korean bombardment of a border island.

The U.S. also pressed China to rein in its North Korean ally's plans to intimidate the South while developing nuclear weapons.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraq PM asked to form next government.

Lebanon on knife-edge awaiting decision by Hariri tribunal.

Palestinian official: Western Wall not Jewish.

Saudi king Abdullah has 'successful operation'.

ASIA

South Korea’s defense chief resigns in wake of attack.

Final Afghan election results show Hazara minority trumped dominant Pashtuns.

India successfully tests upgraded nuclear-capable missile.

Cambodia holds day of mourning for stampede dead.

AFRICA

Barack Obama's plan to defeat Ugandan LRA rebels.

Sudanese commission warns attack could undermine referendum.

Report: Sudan to lose $50 billion if war returns.

Future of Somali government in doubt as cabinet debate stalls.

Zimbabwe PM sues Mugabe for violating constitution.

EUROPE

Putin envisions a Russia-EU free trade zone.

Euro slide continues as Irish debt fears persist.

NATO sets basis for tactical nuclear cutbacks, but path remains uncertain.

British students return to streets, vowing to press on against tuition hikes.

AMERICAS

Rash of Rio violence rattles even hardened residents in Brazil's World Cup host city. Death toll in Rio gang violence mounts to 21.

Cholera-hit Haiti needs nurses, doctors: U.N..

President Hugo Chavez bans unauthorised use of his image.

Mexico sending more troops to violent border zone.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. may replace color-coded terror-alert system with more-specific warnings.

Europeans training in Pakistan terrorist camps.

The case for chasing al-Awlaki.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

EU bailout fund chief: no danger of euro collapse.

Fears of domino effect pervade Europe.

Computerized trades in EU face tougher rules.

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