Wednesday, October 17, 2012

World News Briefs -- October 17, 2012



Suspected Terrorist Arrested For Alleged Plot To Bomb Federal Reserve In NYC -- NBC News New York

He parked a van packed with what he thought was a bomb outside the Fed on Wednesday, officials said

A suspected terrorist parked a van packed with what he thought was a 1,000-pound bomb next to the Federal Reserve building in Lower Manhattan and tried to detonate it Wednesday morning before he was arrested in a terror sting operation, authorities said.

The suspect, 21-year-old Quazi Mohammad Rezwanul Ahsan Nafis, is a Bangladeshi national who came to the U.S. in January for the specific purpose of launching a terror attack here, authorities said.

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MIDDLE EAST

Hamas launches anti-aircraft missile from Gaza against Israeli military. Israeli military says it strikes Gaza cell planning rocket attack; 1 killed.

Iraqi Shi'ite militants fight for Syria's Assad.

Turkey says fires back after shell from Syria lands in Hatay.

Aleppo mosque is latest casualty of Syria's civil war.

Syria envoy says bloodshed could engulf Middle East.

Some EU nations rejecting Syrians seeking asylum.

Diplomat: Western officials see Iran's economy imploding quickly. E.U., U.S. sanctions against Iran are clamping down on oil exports, agency says.

Iran sanctions 'putting millions of lives at risk'.

U.N. nuclear chief rejects Iran "saboteurs" accusation.

Yemeni debate over drones emerges after Saleh's fall.

ASIA

China, Japan flex naval muscles as dispute festers.

China less of a U.S. creditor as it becomes more of an election issue.

Asian powers increase military spending.

Pakistanis divided on army offensive after attack.

India’s anti-corruption activists are back on the scene.

Sri Lanka frees Tamil Tiger leader.

Cambodia mourns as King Norodom Sihanouk's body returns.

AFRICA

Rwandan minister is leader of Congo rebels, UN says. Uganda and Rwanda deny supporting DRC rebels.

Congo demands sanctions on foreign officials accused of backing M23 rebels.

Insight: Ethnic, economic interests entangle Rwanda in Congo.

Peacekeeper killed, three wounded in Sudan's Darfur region.

Nigeria military kills dozens in standoff.

France says international intervention in Mali weeks away.

Group: Libya militias 'executed' Gadhafi loyalists.

Algeria awaits change after 50 years under ruling party.

S Africa president calls for end to unrest.

EUROPE

Hollande fires warning shot at Merkel over austerity on eve of EU summit.

Germany's Schaeuble pushes EU economic union.

Russia criticizes EU Iran sanctions, urges talks.

Putin demands protection for Olympics, World Cup.

Greece close to €31bn bailout deal.

UK employment hits all-time high.

Russia moves to prosecute anti-Putin protest leader.

AMERICAS

US Federal Reserve 'bomb plot' foiled by FBI.

Colombia, FARC rebels begin peace talks in Oslo.

Mexico authorities move to exhume bodies of Zetas cartel boss's parents.

GOP open to new revenues, but two parties remain miles apart.

U.S. violent crime up for first time in years.

Cuba to ease travel abroad for many citizens.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Possible US attack in Libya faces ppposition.

Sept. 11 attacks ‘mastermind’ wears camouflage vest for 1st time in Guantanamo military court.

Alleged 9/11 mastermind: America killed more people than hijackers did.

Alternative to Bin Laden raid: A teeny, tiny missile strike.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Lance Armstrong fired by Nike, leaves as Livestrong chairman.

Google opens virtual window into secretive data center.

Foxconn used 14-year-old interns at its factory in China.

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