Monday, November 29, 2010

World News Briefs -- November 29, 2010 (Evening Edition)



Clinton Condemns WikiLeaks Releases of 'Alleged' US Diplomatic Cables -- Voice of America

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday condemned the release of more than 250,000 confidential U.S. diplomatic documents by the Internet website WikiLeaks. The leaks come ahead of Clinton's trip to Central Asia and the Middle East.

Clinton told reporters that she would not comment on or confirm what she said are allegedly stolen State Department cables. The documents appeared on the WikiLeaks website on Sunday and are the subject of countless news stories around the world.

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MIDDLE EAST

Al-Qaida claims attack on Yemen Shiites.

Attack on Iranian nuclear scientists prompts hit squad claims. Iran accuses Israel, West in scientist slaying.

Islamists say almost erased from Egypt assembly. Violence, voting irregularities mar Egyptian elections.

Maliki vows to form Iraqi cabinet within weeks, says U.S. troops not needed past 2011.

Tariq Aziz sentenced on crimes against Iraqi Kurds.

Trust in short supply at Middle East talks.

ASIA

Japanese, U.S. and S. Korean foreign ministers to meet.

China quiet one day after proposing talks on Korea tensions. SKorea cancels new artillery drill on tense island. South Korean president takes responsibility for failing to protect country, signals hardened military stance toward North.

NATO: 6 service members killed in Afghanistan.

Thailand: Ruling party holds on to power — for now.

China AIDS death toll up nearly 20,000 in a year.

Pakistan confirms Wikileaks claim of US nuclear appeals.

AFRICA

Despair reigns in the Western Sahara.

Zimbabwe leaders to resume talks following Zuma mediation.

Africa, EU on summit collision course over economic deals. Libya: Sudan president not to attend EU-AU summit.

Somalia: 15 killed, 20 injured in second day of Mogadishu clashes.

South Sudanese flee border area fearing air raids.

Sudan boycott clouds tough Africa-EU summit.

Ivory Coast awaits Gbagbo-Ouattara run-off result.

EUROPE

Spanish debt risk premium hits record high.

Wikileaks cables leave Europe angry and irritated.

Ireland wins $113 billion aid; Germany drops threat on bonds.

Swiss pass measure to expel foreigners convicted of crimes.

Initial Moldovan vote count indicates gridlock to continue.

Staggering Picasso trove turns up in France.

AMERICAS

US says leaks are a crime, threatens prosecution.

Four years on, drug war bleeds Mexican heartland.

Obama calls for 2-year freeze on federal pay.

Portland bomb-plot suspect pleads not guilty.

Observers validate Haiti election. Haiti's Presidential vote: Outrage over a 'selection'. Haiti's government declares elections success; candidates allege fraud.

Gang leader blamed in Ciudad Juarez violence arrested.

After taking key slum, Rio looks to next targets.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. terrorism verdict won't alter process: Holder.

Close calls for al-Qaida's No. 2.

Wikileaks papers could be used by Al Qaeda, analysts warn.

U.S. Senator Graham says he has the votes to keep KSM terror trial at Guantanamo Bay.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Silver prices surging on near-record demand.

U.S. stocks drop as concern grows about European debt crisis.

France, Germany say euro saved, but investors skeptical.

A look at economic developments around the globe.

EU paves way for common patent system.

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