Biden says U.S. hoping for Lebanese cabinet soon (WashingtonTV) Washington, 30 September (WashingtonTV)—US Vice President Joe Biden reiterated Washington’s support for Lebanon, during phone calls with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and Prime Minister-Designate Saad Hariri. Presidents of Armenia and Lebanon praise friendly relations between countries (PanARMENIAN.Net) In a telephone talk President of Lebanon expressed kindly…
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Lebanon Crisis Monitor – Biden says U.S. hoping for Lebanese cabinet soon (WashingtonTV)
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Kosovo Crisis Watch – Serbia protests Kosovo presence at U.N. (UPI)
Serbia protests Kosovo presence at U.N. (UPI) BELGRADE, Serbia, Sept. 29 (UPI) — The presence of a Kosovo delegation at the United Nations General Assembly violates the world organization’s code of ethics, Serbia’s foreign minister says. Kosovo: EU police arrest 4 Serb war crime suspects (AP via Yahoo! News) Four Serbs were arrested Wednesday under…
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World News – General – Britain and China’s growing understanding and cooperation
Britain and China’s growing understanding and cooperation Chinese investment in the UK is already exceeding ambitious targets says Gordon Brown. Iran Is Seeking a Two-Way Street at Talks The Iranian foreign minister said the basis for the talks had to be a range of issues, including the recession, trade, regional conflicts and international disarmament. Samoa…
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Afghanistan – Faces in the News: Hamid Karzai, president of Afghanistan (Reading Eagle)
Faces in the News: Hamid Karzai, president of Afghanistan (Reading Eagle) Why he’s in the news: The Aug. 20 presidential election in Afghanistan has been marred by more than 2,000 claims of election fraud directed mostly at incumbent Karzai by his primary rival, Abdullah Abdullah, a former foreign minister. Taliban roadway attacks spread fear in…
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Somalia – Pirate attacks off Somali coast rising: US Navy (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Pirate attacks off Somali coast rising: US Navy (AFP via Yahoo! News) The US Navy said on Tuesday that pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia have recently increased. Somali Troops Vacate Baladweyne as Islamist Rebels Regroup (Bloomberg) Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) — Somalia s government soldiers who seized control of the central provincial capital of…
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Philippines – Forecasters puzzled by storm activity
Forecasters puzzled by storm activity The ferocity of the storm shocked even seasoned experts in this Southeast Asian country where an average 20 typhoons hit every year. Philippine death toll rises as new storms brew (AP via Yahoo! News) The toll from floods in the northern Philippines rose to at least 284 dead or missing…
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Russian News Monitor – Russian journalist in hiding after Soviet critique (Reuters)
Russian journalist in hiding after Soviet critique (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian journalist says he fears for his life and has gone into hiding after angering a nationalist pro-Kremlin youth group by writing an article criticizing Russia’s Soviet past. Putin: Russia to decrease state stake in companies (KYIV Post) (AP) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir…
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Iraq – U.S., Iraqi air forces prep for withdrawal (UPI)
U.S., Iraqi air forces prep for withdrawal (UPI) AN NASIRIYAH, Iraq, Sept. 29 (UPI) — U.S. and Iraqi air force generals made their first joint visit to the Ali air base near An Nasiriyah as part of the effort to withdrawal American combat troops. U.S. to send home more troops from Iraq (USA Today) The…
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India – (AFX UK Focus) 2009-09-30 05:53 Indian shares rise early; Bharti gains (Interactive Investor)
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-09-30 05:53 Indian shares rise early; Bharti gains (Interactive Investor) NEW DELHI, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Indian shares rose 0.4 percent early on Wednesday, led by Reliance Industries and State Bank of India. Shares in top mobile firm Bharti Airtel rose 0.3 percent to 420 rupees ahead of its exclusive talks deadline…
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Middle East News – U.S. Is Seeking a Range of Sanctions Against Iran
U.S. Is Seeking a Range of Sanctions Against Iran The sanctions could include a cutoff of investments to the Iranian oil-and-gas industry and restrictions on many more banks than those currently blacklisted. World Briefing | Middle East: Iraq: American Soldier Charged in Contractor s Death An American soldier has been charged with the murder of…
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