Iran Implicitly Confirms Attack on US Drone -- Voice of America
Iran is vowing to confront any aircraft that enters its airspace, one day after the Pentagon said Iranian warplanes fired on an unarmed U.S. drone over international waters in the Persian Gulf.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard General Massoud Jazayeri did not explicitly confirm the incident in his comments to the FARS news agency on Friday. But he said Iran would "give a decisive response to any aerial, ground or sea aggression."
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MIDDLE EAST
Thousands flee in one day as terror reigns in Syrian border towns. Turkey says 8,000 Syrians flee in past 24 hours.
Iran implicitly confirms attack on US drone.
Iranian ministry suggests openness to nuclear talks.
Ahmadinejad: Countries stockpiling nuclear weapons ‘mentally retarded’.
Israel’s military says explosive-filled tunnel explodes near soldiers on Israel-Gaza border.
Iran accused of torturing blogger to death.
Bahrain police fire tear gas to disperse Shi'ites: witnesses.
ASIA
Japan, North Korea to hold talks next week.
Chinese leadership change won't ease issues with the U.S.
Hundreds of Tibetan students demonstrate for more freedom. China says no to human rights monitors for Tibet.
South Korea finds cracks in nuclear reactor.
Japan to seek defense talks with US.
Sri Lankan move to fire top judge stirs fears.
AFRICA
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Hunting the LRA in Central Africa. Group: US troops should actively hunt for Kony.
Somalia: A wild and violent place.
'Conflict-free' tags help revive Congo minerals trade.
Nigeria: 'Jonathan has strong passion to end Boko Haram crisis'.
EUROPE
France slides towards recession.
Spanish airline said to be in ‘fight for survival’.
Greece: Profile of a failed state.
Russia's Putin fires top general amid corruption scandal. Putin reshuffles top Russian military officers.
David Cameron to renew call for freeze in spending by the European Union.
Justin Welby named as next Archbishop of Canterbury.
AMERICAS
Obama to make statement on US economy.
Argentines march in mass protest at government policies.
Attorney accused of trying to launder $600 million for drug cartel.
Report: Mexican cartel bought guns from U.S. border patrol.
Guatemala quake deaths now 52, expected to rise.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Tunisia arrests Ansar al Sharia member in connection with US Embassy assault.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Fitch sees risk of U.S. recession on fiscal cliff concern.
McDonald's sales fall for first time in almost a decade.
Priceline to buy Kayak Software for $1.8 billion.
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