Pakistani jets bomb S Waziristan

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• Pakistani jets bomb S Waziristan
• ANALYSIS - Are white working-class blues bad for Democrats?
• Iran: 'no obstacle to further nuclear talks'
• US, Afghan troops kill 16 insurgents
• Victim's parents hang young Iranian murderer
• Pakistan nukes safe despite militant threat
• World 'won't wait' Iran plans
• Clinton hopes for NI devolution
• Boyzone bandmates in Majorca
• Clinton hopes for NI devolution
• Boyzone bandmates in Majorca
• Pakistan bombs militants, ground offensive imminent
• Pakistan bombs militants, ground offensive imminent
• FACTBOX - Ties between China and Russia as Putin visits
• Philippines orders rice imports as typhoon costs mount
• Australia braces for "highest-risk" bushfire season
• Zelaya supporters blast Honduras media crackdown
• Ahmadinejad sees no obstacle to further nuclear talks
• Gunmen abduct Irish priest in southern Philippines
• As economy grows, so do China's garbage woes (AP)

Pakistani jets bomb S Waziristan Posted: 11 Oct 2009 10:50 PM PDT Islamabad orders strikes on suspected fighters as it prepares ground assault on Taliban.

ANALYSIS - Are white working-class blues bad for Democrats? Posted: 11 Oct 2009 10:40 PM PDT DALLAS (Reuters) - White working-class males have been among the biggest U.S. losers in this recession. Does that mean that President Barack Obama's Democratic Party will be the big loser in the 2010 congressional elections?

Iran: 'no obstacle to further nuclear talks' Posted: 11 Oct 2009 02:14 PM PDT TEHRAN - Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday that talks in Geneva on his country's nuclear programme had been positive and he saw no obstacle to continuing discussions with world powers. Read more...

US, Afghan troops kill 16 insurgents Posted: 11 Oct 2009 05:11 AM PDT KABUL - Afghan and US forces killed 16 insurgents on Sunday in an operation in the east of the country, also arresting a suspected Al-Qaeda fighter, NATO and Afghan police said. Read more...

Victim's parents hang young Iranian murderer Posted: 11 Oct 2009 04:12 AM PDT TEHRAN - An Iranian man was hanged on Sunday reportedly by the parents of his victim whom he murdered in a brawl as a teenager, despite international calls urging the Islamic republic to stop such executions. Read more...

Pakistan nukes safe despite militant threat Posted: 11 Oct 2009 02:53 AM PDT LONDON - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Sunday the latest militant attack in Pakistan shows an "increasing" threat to the state, but voiced confidence Islamabad was in control of its nuclear arsenal. Read more...

World 'won't wait' Iran plans Posted: 11 Oct 2009 02:41 AM PDT LONDON US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Iran on Sunday that the international community "will not wait indefinitely" for the Islamic republic to meet its obligations on its disputed nuclear programme. "The international community will not wait indefinitely for evidence that Read more...

Clinton hopes for NI devolution Posted: 11 Oct 2009 04:15 PM PDT American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Belfast to urge political leaders to work together to end a long-running dispute which threatens the future of devolved government.

Boyzone bandmates in Majorca Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:16 PM PDT The other four members of pop group Boyzone have arrived in Majorca following the death of their bandmate, Stephen Gately, on Saturday.

Clinton hopes for NI devolution Posted: 11 Oct 2009 04:15 PM PDT American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Belfast to urge political leaders to work together to end a long-running dispute which threatens the future of devolved government.

Boyzone bandmates in Majorca Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:16 PM PDT The other four members of pop group Boyzone have arrived in Majorca following the death of their bandmate, Stephen Gately, on Saturday.

Pakistan bombs militants, ground offensive imminent Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:21 PM PDT ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani aircraft attacked Taliban militants in their South Waziristan stronghold near the Afghan border as the government said a ground offensive against the al Qaeda-linked fighters was imminent.

Pakistan bombs militants, ground offensive imminent Posted: 11 Oct 2009 10:13 PM PDT ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani aircraft attacked Taliban militants in their South Waziristan stronghold near the Afghan border as the government said a ground offensive against the al Qaeda-lnked fighters was imminent.

FACTBOX - Ties between China and Russia as Putin visits Posted: 11 Oct 2009 10:13 PM PDT (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visits China from Monday, with deals worth $5.5 billion expected to be signed during his visit.

Philippines orders rice imports as typhoon costs mount Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:00 PM PDT MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines ordered imports of 250,000 tonnes of rice on Monday as officials said two typhoons over the past 15 days had badly damaged farmlands and roads in the north and killed over 650 people.

Australia braces for "highest-risk" bushfire season Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:39 PM PDT CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia has begun preparing more than 1,000 fire refuges and will recast its national alert system to warn of "catastrophic" bushfires as a new fire season threatens to eclipse blazes this year which killed 173 people.

Zelaya supporters blast Honduras media crackdown Posted: 11 Oct 2009 06:03 PM PDT TEGUCIGALPA - Supporters of deposed President Manuel Zelaya argued interim leaders' crackdown on opposition media could derail talks aimed at resolving the months-old political crisis. Read more...

Ahmadinejad sees no obstacle to further nuclear talks Posted: 11 Oct 2009 02:14 PM PDT TEHRAN - Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday that talks in Geneva on his country's nuclear programme had been positive and he saw no obstacle to continuing discussions with world powers. Read more...

Gunmen abduct Irish priest in southern Philippines Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:22 AM PDT ZAMBOANGA, Philippines - Gunmen believed to be Islamic militants kidnapped a 78-year-old Irish priest in the troubled southern Philippines Sunday, police said. Read more...

As economy grows, so do China's garbage woes (AP) Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:01 PM PDT AP - Visitors can smell this village long before they see it.

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Abbas defends Gaza vote delay

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• Abbas defends Gaza vote delay
• Sri Lanka's president scores new election win
• Clinton: U.S. Confident in Pakistan's Control Over Nuclear Weapons
• Hurdles Remain in Turkey-Armenia Deal
• The Caucus: Suggestions on Obama’s Nobel Prize Money
• Protesters demand US gay rights
• Government's £16bn sale of assets
• Pallas is 'Peter Pan' space rock
• Rooney pulls out of England squad
• Prescriptions: Democrats Heed Dole’s Objection and Kill Television Ad
• American porridge-maker scoops this year's Golden Spurtle title
• Helicopter gearbox checks ordered
• Gay Rights Advocates March on D.C.
• Lawmakers Support Afghan Push
• Troop Levels Are Still Focus of Debate
• Chavez says Obama did "nothing" to deserve Nobel
• Death Sentence for Chinese Brawl
• Head of U.N. Afghan Mission Acknowledges Election Fraud
• Israel lifts Al-Aqsa restrictions
• Hamas-Fatah deal 'to be delayed'

Abbas defends Gaza vote delay Posted: 11 Oct 2009 12:48 PM PDT Palestinian president says postponement was aimed at garnering more support.

Sri Lanka's president scores new election win Posted: 11 Oct 2009 12:00 PM PDT COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's ruling coalition won the latest in a string of provincial elections this weekend, a strong result which analysts said is likely to spur its leader to call early national and presidential polls.

Clinton: U.S. Confident in Pakistan's Control Over Nuclear Weapons Posted: 11 Oct 2009 10:56 AM PDT LONDON, Oct. 11 -- Top U.S. and British officials said Sunday they believed that Pakistan's nuclear weapons were secure, after a stunning insurgent attack on the South Asian country's army headquarters.

Hurdles Remain in Turkey-Armenia Deal Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:54 AM PDT Turkey made it clear that significant hurdles remain to getting a deal aimed at opening the border between it and Armenia implemented.

The Caucus: Suggestions on Obama’s Nobel Prize Money Posted: 11 Oct 2009 12:23 PM PDT We asked readers where President Obama should donate his Nobel Peace Prize money and received many ideas.

Protesters demand US gay rights Posted: 11 Oct 2009 12:30 PM PDT Thousands of gay rights activists march in Washington, a day after President Obama promises to end a ban on military service.

Government's £16bn sale of assets Posted: 11 Oct 2009 12:07 PM PDT Gordon Brown is to announce the sale of £16bn-worth of government assets in a bid to shore up public finances.

Pallas is 'Peter Pan' space rock Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:38 AM PDT Hubble provides new insight on 2 Pallas, the huge asteroid that never quite grew up into a full planet.

Rooney pulls out of England squad Posted: 11 Oct 2009 10:59 AM PDT Wayne Rooney withdraws from the England squad for Wednesday's final World Cup qualifier against Belarus with a calf injury.

Prescriptions: Democrats Heed Dole’s Objection and Kill Television Ad Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:38 AM PDT The Democratic National Committee scrapped a commercial featuring Republicans' support for a health care overhaul after former Senator Bob Dole complained about it.

American porridge-maker scoops this year's Golden Spurtle title Posted: 11 Oct 2009 10:32 AM PDT An American has scooped this year's prize for the world's best porridge at championships held in Invernesshire.

Helicopter gearbox checks ordered Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:08 AM PDT Urgent checks are ordered on the gearboxes of Sikorsky S-92 helicopters operating in the North Sea after cracks were found.

Gay Rights Advocates March on D.C. Posted: 11 Oct 2009 12:00 PM PDT Thousands of gay rights activists demanded that President Obama keep his promises to allow gays to serve openly in the military and allow same-sex marriages.

Lawmakers Support Afghan Push Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:23 AM PDT President Barack Obama on Sunday won wide support from lawmakers for an enhanced U.S. mission in Afghanistan, despite wariness among some Democrats over any large ramp-up of U.S. troops there.

Troop Levels Are Still Focus of Debate Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:50 AM PDT Divisions over how to respond to violence in Afghanistan and Pakistan were reflected in a spectrum of voices, including arguments that a failure in Afghanistan would destabilize Pakistan.

Chavez says Obama did "nothing" to deserve Nobel Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:56 AM PDT CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's socialist leader Hugo Chavez said on Sunday that U.S. President Barack Obama had done nothing beyond wishful thinking to earn the Nobel Peace Prize.

Death Sentence for Chinese Brawl Posted: 11 Oct 2009 08:54 AM PDT China sentenced one man to death and another to life in prison for their role in a deadly toy factory brawl that was blamed for sparking riots, according to the state news agency.

Head of U.N. Afghan Mission Acknowledges Election Fraud Posted: 11 Oct 2009 08:29 AM PDT Kai Eide said that there was ''widespread fraud'' in the August presidential election, but he stopped short of laying blame or citing specifics.

Israel lifts Al-Aqsa restrictions Posted: 11 Oct 2009 09:23 AM PDT Restrictions on access lifted after more than a week of tensions at religious site.

Hamas-Fatah deal 'to be delayed' Posted: 11 Oct 2009 11:01 AM PDT Egyptian foreign minister says signing of unity pact could be delayed until November.

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