2 NATO service members killed in Afghanistan (AP)

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• 2 NATO service members killed in Afghanistan (AP)
• Building collapse kills eight in China (AFP)
• Polls open in crucial Bosnian vote
• Former Fiji prime minister arrested
• Palestinians Seek Suspension of Talks
• Pakistanis push trade, not just aid, after floods (AP)
• Polls open in Bosnia's general elections (AFP)
• Australia set for 'rare earths' boom (AFP)
• US mulls Europe travel warning
• U.S. to Issue European Travel Alert
• Paraguay President Needs Emergency Treatment
• Brazilians Prepare to Head to the Polls
• Syria Isn't Hopeful of Mideast Success
• Mexico Is Hit With More Violence
• Indonesia investigates train crash that killed 36 (AP)
• 65 years after WWII, a family blank is filled (AP)
• Peace talks come and go, but a settlement grows (AP)
• In election, Brazil's Silva hopes for victory lap (AP)
• Kenya sees rise in reports of child sex abuse (AP)
• Alleged Russia arms dealer faces extradition decision (AFP)

2 NATO service members killed in Afghanistan (AP) Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:29 PM PDT AP - Two more NATO service members have been killed in weekend attacks in Afghanistan, the military coalition said Sunday.

Building collapse kills eight in China (AFP) Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:48 PM PDT AFP - A four-storey residential building under construction in northern China collapsed, killing eight workers and injuring three others, state media reported Sunday.

Polls open in crucial Bosnian vote Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:32 PM PDT Elections for shared presidency and assemblies get under way amid signs of growing ethnic divisions.

Former Fiji prime minister arrested Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:41 PM PDT Mahendra Chaudhry detained for holding public meeting in violation of military government's emergency regulations.

Palestinians Seek Suspension of Talks Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:25 PM PDT The Palestinian leadership called for the suspension of negotiations until Israel halts building in Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

Pakistanis push trade, not just aid, after floods (AP) Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:42 PM PDT AP - This eastern Pakistani city is known for the roar of its power looms and the buzz of its sewing machines. Now, following massive floods that devastated the cotton crop, another noise is threatening to drown those out: the pleas of a struggling textile industry begging the U.S. and Europe to open their markets further.

Polls open in Bosnia's general elections (AFP) Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:13 PM PDT AFP - Voting stations opened throughout Bosnia Sunday for elections that will help determine the European future of the deeply ethnically divided Balkans country.

Australia set for 'rare earths' boom (AFP) Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:58 PM PDT AFP - Rare earths, the little-known elements behind everything from iPods to hybrid cars and eco-friendly light bulbs, are set to boom in Australia thanks to an export clampdown by China, experts say.

US mulls Europe travel warning Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:59 PM PDT Report says Washington to warn citizens to be vigilant while travelling in Europe in light of al-Qaeda plot.

U.S. to Issue European Travel Alert Posted: 02 Oct 2010 04:03 PM PDT The U.S. State Department is moving to issue a travel alert Sunday warning American citizens to show vigilance in traveling to Europe, due to heightened concerns about an al Qaeda terrorist plot.

Paraguay President Needs Emergency Treatment Posted: 02 Oct 2010 07:24 PM PDT Paraguay's president, Fernando Lugo, will be rushed to a hospital in Sáo Paulo on Saturday afternoon for emergency treatment. He has been in a hospital in Paraguay since Thursday.

Brazilians Prepare to Head to the Polls Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:17 PM PDT Brazilians will begin heading to the polls Sunday morning in a vote widely expected to deliver a third four-year mandate to the leftist Workers Party and catapult the first female candidate ever to the presidency.

Syria Isn't Hopeful of Mideast Success Posted: 02 Oct 2010 01:47 PM PDT Syrian President Bashar Assad offered dim hopes for success in Mideast peace talks, saying the White House is only using its mediation role to score political points in the U.S.

Mexico Is Hit With More Violence Posted: 02 Oct 2010 08:04 PM PDT Gunmen kidnapped 20 men who were traveling together in Acapulco. Also, a shootout between drug gangs left 14 people dead in remote town in the northern state of Durango.

Indonesia investigates train crash that killed 36 (AP) Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:16 PM PDT AP - Police were investigating a train crash Sunday that killed 36 people and injured dozens, putting a spotlight once again on Indonesia's aging infrastructure and poor safety record.

65 years after WWII, a family blank is filled (AP) Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:34 PM PDT AP - As a child, Frank Seiffers didn't have a fond impression of his older cousin, Cornelis Brouwenstijn. He says he thought of the young man as something of a scoundrel.

Peace talks come and go, but a settlement grows (AP) Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:52 PM PDT AP - The American president was pushing hard for a Mideast peace agreement when six Jewish families arrived on this West Bank hilltop early one morning with cribs, refrigerators, Israeli flags and flatbed trucks carrying mobile homes.

In election, Brazil's Silva hopes for victory lap (AP) Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:02 PM PDT AP - The emcee's voice begins rising to a crescendo rivaling that of any Las Vegas ring announcer, a yell driving through a dense tropical rain that concisely explains what Brazil's adored president means to his nation.

Kenya sees rise in reports of child sex abuse (AP) Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:02 PM PDT AP - Emma has gone to court every month for 2 1/2 years to try and prove that a neighbor raped her mentally disabled 14-year-old daughter.

Alleged Russia arms dealer faces extradition decision (AFP) Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:03 PM PDT AFP - Alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout appears in court again Monday as his extradition to the US faces its next legal hurdle, in a protracted case that has forced Thailand into a delicate balancing act.

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Ecuador's Correa to purge rebel police, probe foes

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• Ecuador's Correa to purge rebel police, probe foes
• Tokyo Protests Blast China's Stance
• Poll: Latvian Government Re-Elected
• China Supports North Korea Leaders
• EU Offers to Give Up 2 IMF Seats
• In North Korea Photos, a General Trend
• Liberal Groups Rally in Washington, Offering a Challenge to the Tea Party
• U.S. Drone Attacks Kill 17 Militants in Pakistan
• Countries Reach Tentative Anti - Counterfeiting Pact
• Armed gang kidnaps group near Acapulco's tourist strip
• Company Stops Insuring Titles in Chase Foreclosures
• Arrests of 'nuclear spies' announced by Iran intelligence official
• Commonwealth Games opening in India
• Bin Laden Resurfaces in Audio Recordings
• Bin Laden Resurfaces in Audio Recordings
• Mosques in Moscow become a flash point as city's diversity swells
• Rousseff ends Brazil campaign in Lula heartland
• PLO urges Abbas to quit peace talks
• Dutch coalition embraces Wilders
• French hold fresh pension protest

Ecuador's Correa to purge rebel police, probe foes Posted: 02 Oct 2010 12:36 PM PDT QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador's President Rafael Correa vowed on Saturday to round up and punish renegade police who staged a bloody revolt over his austerity measures, and will investigate opponents he accuses of trying to mount a coup.

Tokyo Protests Blast China's Stance Posted: 02 Oct 2010 11:39 AM PDT Thousands of demonstrators marched through Tokyo's central shopping districts, harshly criticizing China and the Japanese government's handling of a recent territorial dispute.

Poll: Latvian Government Re-Elected Posted: 02 Oct 2010 11:48 AM PDT An exit poll showed Latvia's center-right government winning re-election in one of the world's most recession-scarred economies, with about 55% of the vote.

China Supports North Korea Leaders Posted: 02 Oct 2010 06:36 AM PDT China's president welcomed North Korea's election of a new slate of communist party leaders in an expected but important affirmation of the two countries' relationship.

EU Offers to Give Up 2 IMF Seats Posted: 02 Oct 2010 08:48 AM PDT The European Union's offer to give up two seats on the IMF's board is unlikely to gain approval, but it could be a template for a compromise.

In North Korea Photos, a General Trend Posted: 01 Oct 2010 09:04 PM PDT A big winner of this week's North Korea leadership shuffle appears to be a little-known general whose several promotions have put him at the literal center of the country's political elite.

Liberal Groups Rally in Washington, Offering a Challenge to the Tea Party Posted: 02 Oct 2010 12:32 PM PDT Tens of thousands rallied at the Lincoln Memorial, seeking to carry on the message of jobs and justice the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. trumpeted at a rally held at the same site 47 years ago.

U.S. Drone Attacks Kill 17 Militants in Pakistan Posted: 02 Oct 2010 12:20 PM PDT The two attacks occurred within hours of each other in the critical North Waziristan tribal region along the Afghan border, intelligence officials said.

Countries Reach Tentative Anti - Counterfeiting Pact Posted: 02 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT TOKYO (Reuters) - Nearly 40 nations reached agreement in principle on Saturday on an international trade pact aimed at reducing copyright and trademark theft that causes losses of billions of dollars annually.

Armed gang kidnaps group near Acapulco's tourist strip Posted: 02 Oct 2010 11:47 AM PDT MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - An armed gang kidnapped a group of about 20 people in Mexico's Pacific city of Acapulco, Mexican media said on Saturday, the latest blow to the iconic beach resort that has been stained by drug violence.

Company Stops Insuring Titles in Chase Foreclosures Posted: 02 Oct 2010 11:27 AM PDT It is the latest sign that the controversy over the legal practices of the big lenders is starting to influence the housing market.

Arrests of 'nuclear spies' announced by Iran intelligence official Posted: 02 Oct 2010 11:29 AM PDT TEHRAN - Iran's intelligence minister on Saturday announced the arrest of several "nuclear spies" who were working to sabotage Tehran's nuclear program using the Internet. Iran - Middle East - Technology - Tehran - Nuclear power

Commonwealth Games opening in India Posted: 02 Oct 2010 11:00 AM PDT The 2010 Commonwealth Games will officially begin Sunday in New Delhi, India. Excitement filled the air in New Delhi today, after days of fears that India simply would not be ready in time.

Bin Laden Resurfaces in Audio Recordings Posted: 02 Oct 2010 12:20 PM PDT Two new audio recordings from Osama bin Laden, urging help for victims of floods in Pakistan, were the latest of his commentaries on current events.

Bin Laden Resurfaces in Audio Recordings Posted: 02 Oct 2010 12:09 PM PDT Two new audio recordings from Osama bin Laden, urging help for victims of floods in Pakistan, were the latest of his commentaries on current events.

Mosques in Moscow become a flash point as city's diversity swells Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:45 AM PDT MOSCOW - On Sept. 11 this year, the day protesters were challenging the construction of a mosque two blocks from New York's World Trade Center site, residents of an old industrial neighborhood were on the march in Moscow. Moscow - Russia - Administrative Regions - Yury Luzhkov - Travel and Tourism

Rousseff ends Brazil campaign in Lula heartland Posted: 02 Oct 2010 11:10 AM PDT SAO BERNARDO DO CAMPO (Reuters) - Brazil's ruling party candidate Dilma Rousseff ended her presidential campaign on Saturday with a heavily symbolic rally in the industrial base that launched the presidency of her mentor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

PLO urges Abbas to quit peace talks Posted: 02 Oct 2010 12:07 PM PDT Influential Palestinian leaders urge President Abbas to quit direct talks with Israel, owing to settlement construction.

Dutch coalition embraces Wilders Posted: 02 Oct 2010 11:21 AM PDT Ruling Christian Democrats in the Netherlands vote in favour of forming government with backing of anti-Islam party.

French hold fresh pension protest Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:52 AM PDT Hundreds of thousands of people across France take part in the third day of demonstrations against pension reform in less than a month.

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