Terror Plot Foiled: But is the Threat in Yemen Growing? Apparently acting on a tip from a Saudi Arabian source, the U.S. is searching for more suspicious packages after interdicting two cargo flights at East Midlands Airport in England and Dubai on Friday and finding shipments allegedly from Yemen that contained improvised bombs. Dubai police…
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Middle East News – Terror Plot Foiled: But is the Threat in Yemen Growing?
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World News – General – After 6 Decades of Separation in Korea, a Meeting
After 6 Decades of Separation in Korea, a Meeting Oh Seung-geun was separated from his family when Communist troops bore down on Pyongyang in 1950. He may finally see his siblings again when some families are reunited on Saturday. North and South Korea Exchange Border Fire The episode took place on the eve of a…
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Latin America – Thousands mourn Kirchner in Argentina
Thousands mourn Kirchner in Argentina BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 29 (UPI) — Thousands of people filed past the coffin of former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner, who died of a heart attack at age 60, officials said. Argentina lays Kirchner to rest Thousands of Argentines bid farewell to former President Nestor Kirchner, as his body is buried…
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Afghanistan – Russia, U.S. conduct Afghan drug raid
Russia, U.S. conduct Afghan drug raid Russian counternarcotics agents took part in an operation to eradicate several drug laboratories in Afghanistan this week, joining Afghan and U.S. anti-drug forces in what officials in Moscow said Friday marked an advance in relations between Russia and America. 60 killed in Afghan house collapse KABUL, Afghanistan, Oct. 27…
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Somalia – Former commander says Somali forces sell weapons to Islamist insurgents
Former commander says Somali forces sell weapons to Islamist insurgents MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: A former Somali commander on Friday said that the government soldiers sold weapons to Islamist insurgents that seek to gain control of the eastern African nation. Resumed clashes displace more than 30,000 people in Somalia: UNHCR More than 30,000 people has fled their…
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Iran News – Iran paying millions to Afghanistan president – Kansas City Star
Iran paying millions to Afghanistan president – Kansas City StarKABUL, Afghanistan | President Hamid Karzai acknowledged Monday that he regularly receives bags of cash from the Iranian government in payments amounting to millions of dollars, as evidence mounted of a worsening rift between his government and its U.S … In tweet, State Dept. urges Iran…
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Philippines – Filipino caregiver fights back, wins lawsuit
Filipino caregiver fights back, wins lawsuit OAKLAND, California – Noel Celis is just one among the many abused Filipino caregivers in the United States. In a press conference in Oakland, Celis showed other kababayans why it is important to fight back. Australia steps up security amid terrorism scare All inbound air-cargo from Dubai and Doha…
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Asia Pacific News – Japan, China leaders met informally: Japanese official
Japan, China leaders met informally: Japanese official Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held informal talks on Saturday morning, Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Tetsuro Fukuyama told reporters. NZ musician ‘beach folk hero’ A New Zealand musician is being hailed a folk hero in Los Angeles after he helped to end…
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North Africa – Israel: Nigeria weapons heading for Gaza
Israel: Nigeria weapons heading for Gaza A Hamas leader has denied they were headed for the enclave. Rhino poaching worries Zuma President Jacob Zuma has expressed concern about Rhino poaching in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. Sudan talks moves to Addis Ababa Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s possible presence in Nairobi unleashed a barrage of criticism.…
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Koreas – South Korea: North Korea opens fire at border
South Korea: North Korea opens fire at border North Korea fired two rounds toward South Korea at their tense border Friday and South Korean troops immediately fired back, highlighting the security problems faced by Seoul as it prepares to host Barack Obama and other world leaders at the Group of 20 economic summit next month.…
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