Daily International News 11.19.10

Daily International News
November 19, 2010

Northeast Asia
Koreas
Satellite images support North Korea reactor claim [Reuters]
U.N. General Assembly committee adopts resolution on N. Korea’s human rights violations [Yonhap]
South Korea dumps Sunshine Policy with North, opts to go solo [IBT]
Korea wants ‘limited’ talks on U.S. FTA changes [Joongang]
China
Liu Xiaobo’s Nobel peace prize may not be given out at December ceremony [Guardian]
Former China nuclear head jailed for life over bribes [BBC]
Hong Kong diagnoses first human bird flu case in 7 years [CNN]
China policy tightening weighs on world markets [AP]
Bernanke raps China on surplus [FT]
Japan
Japan faces tough decision on easing weapon export ban [Mainichi]

Southeast Asia/Pacific
Burma Aids clinic eviction after Suu Kyi visit [BBC]
Protesters sew lips shut at Australia asylum camp [BBC]
Thai “red shirts” return to Bangkok’s streets [Reuters]
Thailand police find 2,000 foetuses in temple [BBC]
Explosion shakes New Zealand coal mine; 27 missing [AP]

South/Central Asia
NATO to turn Afghan security control over by 2014 [AP]
U.S. deploying heavily armored battle tanks for first time in Afghan war [WaPo]
Tajik-Afghan US supply route security challenge [BBC]
Turkmenistan pledges gas for EU’s Nabucco pipeline [BBC]

Middle East
Worm Was Perfect for Sabotaging Centrifuges [NYT]
Body of Indonesian maid found in Saudi dumpster [AP]

Africa
Nigerian militants threaten new raids to seize more hostages [CNN]
Calm returns to Guinea after days of unrest [CNN]
Coup Attempt Seems to Founder in Madagascar [NYT]
Congolese warlord on trial in The Hague [Reuters]

Europe
Obama Arrives for NATO Meeting [NYT]
IMF/EU teams continuing talks with Government [Irish Times]
Germany says Namibia package was security test dummy [BBC]
Parties in Cyrpus dispute agree more UN talks [FT]

Americas
Costa Rica takes Nicaragua dispute to world court [AP]
Fidel Castro appears to support Cuban economic reforms [Miami Herald]
Lawmakers block Mexico’s crucial drug war reforms [Reuters]
Violent cholera protests spread to Haiti’s capital [AP]

Domestic
Ghailani Verdict Reignites Debate Over the Proper Court for Terrorism Trials [NYT]
American Foreign Policy After the Mid-Term Elections [Project Syndicate]
Foreign-policy setbacks deepen Obama’s election wounds [WaPo]
Reid, Pelosi Plan Votes on Extending Bush-Era Income Tax Cuts [Bloomberg]
Senate Dems claim enough votes to repeal ‘Don’t ask’ policy [The Hill]
U.S. Screening All Airline Cargo Not Feasible, Napolitano Says [Bloomberg]
Palin’s Marketing Push Flourishes Amid Presidential Flirtation [Bloomberg]
Senate confirms Jack Lew as OMB director [WaPo]

Daily International News 11.17.10

Daily International News
November 17, 2010

Northeast Asia
China
US navy Hong Kong visit hints at warmer China ties [BBC]
Senate advisory panel urges action on Chinese currency [AP]
China vows to tame inflation, price controls in reserve [Reuters]
China introduces subsidies amid food shortages [BBC]
China cracks down on safety after blaze kills 53 [MSNBC]

Koreas
N.Korea heir apparent purges officials: defectors [AFP]
N. Korea seen restarting two-track strategy [Korea Herald]
Japanese media allege NK preparing nuke test [Korea Times]
SKorea rejects NKorea offer of talks on tourism [AP]

Japan
Japan to attend Nobel Peace Prize ceremony [AP]

Southeast Asia/Pacific
Extradited ‘arms dealer’ Viktor Bout arrives in US [BBC]
On the streets of Myanmar, little hope for change [AP]
Analysis: Why was Aung San Suu Kyi released? [BBC]

South/Central Asia
Trial of ex-Kyrgyzstan president Bakiyev opens [BBC]
US wants tribesmen to fight Taliban in Afghanistan [AP]
Afghan handover could run past 2015 in areas – NATO [Reuters]
Police fire tear gas on protesters in Kashmir [BBC]

Middle East
Iran says foreign planes violated its airspace [AP]
Iran military stages mock warplane interception [Reuters]
Have the Mideast Peace Talks Become a Game Show? [Time]
UN pay strike closes Palestinian schools in West Bank [BBC]
Palestinians: 1 killed in Gaza car blast [AP]
Israel approves pullout from Lebanon border village [BBC]
Iraq’s Talabani says will not sign Aziz death order [Reuters]

Africa
Nigeria reports Iran arms seizure to UN Security council [CNN]
Guinea: state of emergency after post-poll riots [AP]
Madagascar military group claims takeover [AP]
Madagascar votes in controversial referendum [BBC]
Egypt frees blogger convicted of insulting Islam [AP]

Europe
EU plays down Irish Republic bail-out talks [BBC]
Germany steps up security on news of planned terror attack [DW]
No charges for MI5 officer accused over Binyam Mohamed [BBC]
Italian police arrest top mafia fugitive [Reuters]
Serbia asks Interpol’s help in locating Mladic [AP]
New Archbishop Represents a Shift for the Church[NYT]

Domestic
Few signs of cooperation between White House, GOP [WaPo]
Altman Is Said to Be a Leading Candidate to Replace Summers [Bloomberg]
Efforts to Extend Bush-Era Tax Cuts Falter as Talks Are Delayed [Bloomberg]
Administration fills UN reform post [FP]
Clinton, Kerry, and Lugar: We need to do New START this year [FP]
WH wants vote on Russia nuclear pact this year [AP]
Black Caucus satisfied with Clyburn’s role [WaPo]
Reid shuffles staff, an ‘institution’ retires [WaPo]
Kucinich challenges Towns for top Gov. Reform panel slot [WaPo]
Alaska’s Murkowski Prepares to Declare Victory [Fox]
Sarah Palin: I couldn’t afford to stay governor [WaPo]

Daily International News 10.04.10

Daily International News
October 4, 2010

Northeast Asia
Asia’s New Cold War [Time]
EU-Asia summit to address economy [AP]
US: China, ASEAN should strengthen Spratlys pact [AP]
China
Key UN climate talks open in China [BBC]
Nations wary of dependence on China’s rare earths [AP]
China’s Hu backs new leadership in Pyongyang [JoongAng]
Editorial: China Needs to Take a Long-Term View on N.Korea [Chosun]
Koreas
North Korea plans heir apparent Kim Jong-un military parade [Telegraph]
Who Is the Man in Kim Jong Un Photo? [ABC]
Column: Kim Jong-il Succession Could Mean Crisis or Opportunity [Chosun]
Leaders of Korea, Japan to cooperate in tackling NK [Korea Times]
North Korea admitted KAL bombing in 2007: official [JoongAng]
Japan
Japan joins UK and USA in Europe al-Qaeda terror alert [BBC]
Japan To Acquire 3 Hawk Surveillance Drones [RTT]
Japan’s Ichiro Ozawa ‘to face charges’ over scandal [BBC]
DPJ cabinet approval rating sinks to 49 percent: Mainichi poll [Mainichi]
Op-ed: Keeping the big picture in sight in Senkaku Islands dispute [Mainichi]

Southeast Asia
‘Merchant of Death’ Viktor Bout extradition stalls [BBC]
Fiji’s ex-PM Mahendra Chaudhry released on bail [BBC]

South/Central Asia
Afghan colonel vital to U.S. despite graft allegations [WaPo]
Attackers in Pakistan hit another convoy carrying fuel for NATO troops [CNN]
India puts on a show with Commonwealth Games’ opening ceremony [LAT]

Middle East
From 10.03 Syria wants Turkey to mediate talks with Israel [AP]
Arsonists torch mosque in West Bank village [AP]
Iran: Nuclear delay due to leak, not computer worm [AP]
Iran and Egypt to resume flights [BBC]
Iraq announces jump in oil reserves [Al Jazeera]

Africa
Governance Improves in Liberia, Angola, Togo But Declines in Eritrea, Madagascar [All Africa]
Henry Okah charged in South Africa over Nigeria bombs [BBC]
Nigeria arrests nine over twin blasts [AFP]
At least 5 killed in fighting in Somalia’s capital [AP]
Frenzy of Rape in Congo Reveals U.N. Weakness [NYT]

Europe/UK
More attacks by Paris on Brussels feared [FT]
Dutch anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders goes on trial [BBC]
Pioneer of In Vitro Fertilization Wins Nobel Prize [NYT]
UK cuts child benefit payments in austerity drive [AP]
London subway strike hits commuters [AP]

Americas/Domestic
Brazil goes to runoff after Rousseff falls short [AP]
Elections 2010: A Viewer’s Guide to the Homestretch [Time]
Obama Likely to Scale Back Legislative Plans [WSJ]
Interest-group spending for midterm up fivefold from 2006; many sources secret [WaPo]

Daily International News 06.29.10

Daily International News
June 29, 2010

Koreas
N. Korea warns of attack ahead of S. Korea-U.S. naval drill [Yonhap]
North Korean leader’s son Kim Jong-un ‘in parliament’ [BBC]
NKorea: G-8 ‘evil’ for criticism over ship sinking [AP]
China fends off Obama pressure over North Korea [Reuters]
Seoul says UNSC measure similar to G-8 statement on North Korea would be acceptable [Yonhap]

China/Taiwan
China to conduct live-fire sea drill this week [AP] and China denies military exercise aimed at U.S. [Reuters]
Google in ‘new approach’ on China [BBC]
Taiwan and China sign landmark trade agreement [BBC]
Foxconn plans China plant amid suicide scrutiny [AP]

SE/Central Asia
Indonesia militant jailed over Jakarta bomb attacks [BBC]
Afghan Aid on Hold as Corruption Is Probed [WSJ]
Top U.S. general plays down Afghan expectations [Reuters]
Kyrgyzstan faces tricky political future [AP]

Middle East
Iran sets conditions for nuclear talks [LAT] and Iran says nuclear talks to resume with Brazil and Turkey [Reuters]
No Palestinian state before 2012 – Israeli minister [Reuters]
Palestinian boycott of Israeli settlement goods starts to bite [Guardian]
8 killed in Iraq attacks, including army general [AP]

Africa
Sudan to close border with Libya due to Darfur rebels [BBC]
Kenyan prime minister has fluids drained from head [AP]
Madagascar postpones referendum on constitution [Reuters]

Europe
Russia says U.S. spy accusations baseless and improper [Reuters]
Ex-spy: May be 50 undercover Russian couples in US [AP]
Strikes hit Greece and Spain as ECB deadline looms [Reuters]
Berlusconi attacker found unfit for trial [AP]

Domestic/Americas
Kagan says she would take a ‘modest’ approach on Supreme Court [WaPo]
Death of Byrd Complicates Democrats’ Strategy [NYT]
Fitch lifts Brazil’s credit rating to investment-grade; further ‘improvement’ needed [MercoPress]
Killing Escalates Mexico Drug War [WSJ]

Daily International News 06.07.10

Daily International News
June 7, 2010

Northeast Asia
North Korea promotes Kim relative in reshuffle [AP]
Changes in China Could Raise Prices Worldwide [NYT]
NKorean leader’s son gives interview [AP]
Japan’s new PM prepares leadership line-up [BBC]
Barack Obama greets new Japanese leader Naoto Kan [BBC]

South/Central Asia
Karzai defends removal of Afghan security chiefs [AP]
Indian court convicts 7 in Bhopal gas tragedy [AP]
Senior official leaves Kyrgyzstan government [BBC]

Middle East [Flotilla Related]
Biden says US seeking new ways to address Gaza crisis [BBC]
Iran Red Crescent to send three aid ships to Gaza [AFP]
Israel Ambassador Rejects Flotilla Clash Inquiry [NYT]
Turkey’s foreign policy moves raise concern in West and at home [WaPo]

Middle East [non-flotilla related]
Yemen arrests 50 foreigners, clashes hit south [Reuters]
IAEA chief: Iran ‘s nuclear program special case [AP]
Car bombs, gunmen kill 10 in Iraq attacks [AP]

Africa
EU to keep Madagascar aid block [BBC]
Soccer Fans Stampede Outside South African Stadium [WSJ]
DR Congo suspends police chief over Chebeya death [BBC]

EU
Lesbian couple weds in Portugal’s 1st gay marriage [AP]
Sarkozy, Merkel meet amid rifts on economy [AFP]

Americas/Domestic
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton begins second trip to Latinamerica [MercoPress]
New oil plume evidence uncovered [CNN]
BP says it sees some progress in capping gulf well, collecting oil [WaPo]
Stars band together to protest Arizona law [WaPo]
New Jersey men arrested are latest from U.S. tied to terrorist groups [WaPo]