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- New Jersey Man Held In Yemen After Al-Qaida Sweep
- Sharif Mobley was arrested in a roundup of suspected al-Qaida members and was being treated at a hospital in San'a when he got into a shootout with guards during an escape attempt, killing one and wounding another, an official said. Acquaintances said the former nuclear plant worker had strong religious views and had become increasingly radical.
- World's Rich List Reflects Shifting Global Wealth
- The richest man in the world is no longer American. Forbes magazine's world's richest list has Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim on top. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffet occupy the second and third spots, respectively. Indian billionaires round off the top 5. Luisa Kroll, co-editor of the list, discusses the changing face of the world's richest people.
- Karzai Extends Olive Branch To Pakistan
- Afghan President Hamid Karzai met Thursday with Pakistani leaders in Islamabad, offering fresh signs of a rapprochement in the often-stormy relationship between the two countries. At a news conference, he pleased his hosts by saying Pakistan should have a role in any negotiations for peace in Afghanistan.
- Early Election Results Show Iraqi PM's Bloc Ahead
- The preliminary results Thursday in Iraq's elections showed Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's bloc doing well, but not well enough to form a government without outside support. But Maliki's closest opponents, from the secular bloc of former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, have already started claiming fraud.
- Afghan Troops Earn Kudos, But Questions Remain
- NATO commanders in southern Afghanistan are sharing credit for the success of last month's offensive in Marjah with their Afghan counterparts. But there are still concerns about the Afghans' tactics and ability to coordinate with foreign troops on the battlefield.
- Japan Confirms Secret Nuclear Pacts With U.S.
- Japan's government has acknowledged Cold War-era agreements allowing the U.S. to bring nuclear weapons into the country in violation of Japan's non-nuclear policies. Analysts say admitting the pacts now should strengthen, not weaken, the U.S.-Japan alliance.
- Status Report: Obama And The Middle East
- Less than one year ago, President Barack Obama delivered a speech in Cairo in which he promised to redefine the relationship between the U.S. and the Islamic world. The speech was well-received across the Middle East, but it's unclear if perceptions or policy have changed.
- Afghanistan Welcomes Pakistani Role In Peace Talks
- Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that Pakistan has a key role to play in peace talks with the Taliban, a possible attempt to quash speculation that his government was trying to sideline its neighbor.
- Huge Aftershock Hits Chile On Inauguration Day
- A series of strong aftershocks from last month's devastating quake rocked Chile on Thursday as a new president was sworn into office and immediately urged coastal residents to move to higher ground in case of a tsunami.
- Greece Roiled By General Strike Over Austerity Plan
- Greek police fired tear gas to disperse protesters throwing rocks and firebombs outside Parliament as tens of thousands of people marched through Athens to protest measures to cut the country's debt. The strike grounded all flights and brought public transport to a halt.
- Early Election Results Show Tight Race In Iraq
- Preliminary election results show Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki leading in the mainly Shiite provinces of Babil and Najaf, while a coalition led by his top secular rival, former Premier Ayad Allawi, was ahead in the former Sunni insurgent strongholds of Diyala and Salahuddin. But the chaotic vote count was marred by accusations of fraud.
- Biden Tries To Wrangle Israel, Palestinans To Table
- Wrapping up a three-day visit, the U.S. vice president urges both sides to get past the uproar sparked by an Israeli plan for new settlement construction in disputed east Jerusalem and focus on U.S.-mediated peace talks. "If each waits stubbornly ... this will go on for an eternity," Biden says.
- Talks With Taliban To Decide Afghanistan's Future?
- The emerging consensus in Afghanistan is that military action alone will not win the war against the Taliban and a political solution will be necessary. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has reached out to some Taliban leaders. But analysts say the Taliban and the U.S. are not ready for full-scale negotiations — yet.
- Terrorism Recruits No Longer All Fit The Mold
- Colleen LaRose, a petite, 46-year-old blonde from the Philadelphia suburbs, is accused of trolling the Internet as "Jihad Jane" to recruit others who might take part in possible terrorist attacks. She allegedly looked for people like herself — people who don't fit a terrorist profile that now seems to be falling by the wayside.
- Greek Workers Strike Over Austerity Plans
- The major trade unions in Greece went on a national strike to protest the government's austerity measures Thursday. It's the second general strike in a month. The latest polls show Greeks deeply divided over the plan to restore the economy and restore confidence in the Euro.
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