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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. World - Google News - Google News Pyongyang calls for dialogue with Washington - Press TV December 31, 2009 at 10:18 pm AFP Pyongyang calls for dialogue with Washington Press TV In a New Year's message, Pyongyang has called for dialogue to end hostility between North Korea and the United States and to ensure peace and stability on the Korean peninsula. An editorial published on Friday in several North Korea newspapers ... North Korea says wants end to hostile US tiesReuters North Korea: A Message of PeaceNew York Times N.Korea calls for end to hostile relations with USAFP CBC.ca -BusinessWeek -Scotsman all 723 news articles » Finland shootings leave six dead - BBC News December 31, 2009 at 10:04 pm Globe and Mail Finland shootings leave six dead BBC News Finnish police have confirmed they have found the body of a gunman responsible for killing five people in a shooting rampage in the southern city of Espoo. Investigators said 43-year-old Ibrahim Shkupolli shot dead three men and a woman with a 9mm ... Finland: 6 Dead After Shooting Rampage at MallNew York Times Finland gunman found dead after killing fiveTelegraph.co.uk Finnish president, PM offer condolences over shopping center shootingXinhua CNN International -Reuters -Voice of America all 1,306 news articles » In sharp contrast with Gaza, casualties decline in West Bank - Washington Post December 31, 2009 at 9:55 pm BBC News In sharp contrast with Gaza, casualties decline in West Bank Washington Post JERUSALEM -- The first year in a decade without a suicide bombing, as well as an expanded Palestinian security force, resulted in a decline in the number of Israeli and Palestinian casualties in the occupied West ... Hundreds Demonstrate on Border With GazaNew York Times Sderot children send New Year's message to GazaJerusalem Post The Shalit talks / Hamas will keep pushing IsraelHa'aretz Voice of America -BBC News -Jewish Telegraphic Agency all 578 news articles » Recollecting Gus Dur - ANTARA December 31, 2009 at 9:55 pm Reuters Recollecting Gus Dur ANTARA An activist was protecting a candle from the wind at an activity held by the Coalition of Anti-graft Civil Society (KOMPAK) to recollect late Abdurahman Wahid or Gus Dur at the Hotel Indonesia roundabout in Jakarta on Thursday(Dec. 31). ... Former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid DiesVoice of America Papers remember Indonesian democratBBC News Abdurrahman Wahid, 69, Is Dead; Led Indonesia for 2 Years of TumultNew York Times Xinhua -Washington Post -Reuters all 680 news articles » CIA Takes on Expanded Role on Front Lines - New York Times December 31, 2009 at 9:00 pm Kansas City Star CIA Takes on Expanded Role on Front Lines New York Times WASHINGTON — The deaths of seven Central Intelligence Agency operatives at a remote base in the mountains of Afghanistan is a pointed example of the civilian spy agency's transformation in recent years into a paramilitary organization ... Afghanistan suicide bombing kills 8 CIA officersLos Angeles Times Taliban Militants Claim Responsibility for Attacks in AfghanistanVoice of America CIA caught in dirty and secretive war against al-Qaeda on Afghan borderTimes Online CBS News -AFP -The Guardian all 2,420 news articles » Degas painting stolen from French museum - Xinhua December 31, 2009 at 7:48 pm Daily Mail Degas painting stolen from French museum Xinhua PARIS, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- One of French artist Edgar Degas' paintings was stolen overnight from a museum in south France's port city of Marseilles, police said on Thursday. While local police said that the stolen piece has an estimated value of 30 ... Degas Work Stolen From French MuseumNew York Times Police suspect inside job as Degas pastel disappears from museumThe Guardian Edgar Degas artwork stolen from French museumReuters BBC News -Scotsman -RTT News all 346 news articles » Fireworks, cheers as Europe welcomes 2010 - ABC Online December 31, 2009 at 7:15 pm BBC News Fireworks, cheers as Europe welcomes 2010 ABC Online The Eiffel Tower was transformed into a glittering jewel as millions and fireworks lit up the London sky as revellers welcomed the New Year across Europe. A spectacular light show and fireworks display lit up the Paris sky as revellers partied in the ... World rings in the new yearThe Press Association Sydney celebrates New Year with fireworks showAFP New Year 2010 celebrations take place around the worldBBC News Telegraph.co.uk -Times Online -RTT News all 925 news articles » CIA Officers, Including Base Chief, Killed in Afghan Attack - Wall Street Journal December 31, 2009 at 5:22 pm Times Online CIA Officers, Including Base Chief, Killed in Afghan Attack Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON -- Seven Central Intelligence Agency officers and contractors were killed and six more wounded in a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan, the CIA Director Leon Panetta said Thursday, the second largest ... Taliban Militants Claim Responsibility for Attacks in AfghanistanVoice of America CIA caught in dirty and secretive war against al-Qaeda on Afghan borderTimes Online Obama writes to CIA, marking death of 7 staffers in AfghanistanXinhua AFP -Christian Science Monitor -The Guardian all 2,296 news articles » Finland gunman found dead after killing five - Telegraph.co.uk December 31, 2009 at 5:17 pm CBC.ca Finland gunman found dead after killing five Telegraph.co.uk An Albanian immigrant went on a shooting rampage in Finland on Thursday, killing his ex-girlfriend and opening fire in a crowded shopping centre and killing four before committing suicide. By Nick Squires Ibrahim Shkupolli, 43, shot dead three men and ... Gunman kills five then himself in FinlandReuters Gunman kills 5 in Finnish mall shooting spreeCNN International Police account of Finland mall shootingBBC News Voice of America -Times Online -The Press Association all 1,302 news articles » Freed Iraq hostage Peter Moore denies Iranian involvement in kidnapping - Times Online December 31, 2009 at 5:11 pm Telegraph.co.uk Freed Iraq hostage Peter Moore denies Iranian involvement in kidnapping Times Online Peter Moore, the British hostage freed this week, has named two locations in Iraq where he was held during his two and a half years in captivity. During an initial debriefing the 36-year-old computer consultant, who is due to fly home today, ... Hostage received rough treatment at first - then he got a PlaystationThe Guardian US Transferred Detainee Before Hostage ReleaseNew York Times Freed hostage Peter Moore tells of time in captivityBBC News Aljazeera.net -The Guardian -Times Online all 1,310 news articles » Fallen journalist put 'human face' on Afghan war - AFP December 31, 2009 at 4:36 pm CTV.ca Fallen journalist put 'human face' on Afghan war AFP MONTREAL — Michelle Lang, the Canadian reporter killed in Afghanistan this week, was hailed Thursday as a gifted journalist who brought a human dimension to her battlefield reporting. "Michelle was an incredible person, and outstanding journalist," ... Langley soldier among four slain in AfghanistanCTV.ca The pressure on journalists to go 'outside the wire'CBC.ca ISAF casualities in AfghanistanCanada.com Vancouver Sun -BBC News -BusinessWeek all 796 news articles » World rings in new decade with fireworks, parties - ABC Online December 31, 2009 at 4:07 pm CBC.ca World rings in new decade with fireworks, parties ABC Online Revellers have started ringing in the New Year across the globe with spectacular fireworks displays and massive parties hosted by world capitals against a backdrop of tightened security. Party-goers in the South Pacific were the first to raise their ... In pictures: New Year celebrationsBBC News World Says Goodbye to 2009Voice of America Sydney celebrates New Year with fireworks showAFP Times Online -RTT News -The Press Association all 743 news articles » Israel backs US sanctions on Iran - Washington Post December 31, 2009 at 3:43 pm Telegraph.co.uk Israel backs US sanctions on Iran Washington Post JERUSALEM -- Israeli officials say they will support President Obama's move to impose sanctions on Iran as a next step in the standoff over the country's nuclear program, though the narrower measures being considered by the White ... Netanyahu's triple whammyHa'aretz 'US Iran sanctions to be targeted, mild'Jerusalem Post Mahathir: US preparing for attack on IranPress TV Times Online -WashingtonTV -Wall Street Journal all 100 news articles » US Scanners Went Unused at Nigeria Airport - New York Times December 31, 2009 at 3:43 pm CBC.ca US Scanners Went Unused at Nigeria Airport New York Times By AP LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- The US gave Nigeria four full-body scanners for its international airports in 2008 to detect explosives and drugs, but none were used on the man suspected trying to blow up a Detroit-bound flight, Nigerian officials say. ... Europe Frets Over 'Nude' Airport ScannersBusinessWeek Dutch press EU to adopt passenger scannersBBC News Failed attack highlights airport screening proceduresWashington Post Reuters -FOXNews -Wall Street Journal all 2,514 news articles » Israel backs Obama's push for sanctions on Iran - Washington Post December 31, 2009 at 3:43 pm Telegraph.co.uk Israel backs Obama's push for sanctions on Iran Washington Post JERSUSALEM -- Israeli officials say they will support President Obama's move to impose sanctions on Iran as a next step in the standoff over the country's nuclear program, though the narrower measures being considered by the White ... 'US Iran sanctions to be targeted, mild'Jerusalem Post New stage of resistance in Iran Pt1Real News Network Israel, US not discussing Iran war, envoy saysPress TV Ha'aretz -Wall Street Journal -Aljazeera.net all 106 news articles » Abbas: Israel sabotages Palestinian achievements by killing - Ha'aretz December 31, 2009 at 3:32 pm Reuters Abbas: Israel sabotages Palestinian achievements by killing Ha'aretz By DPA Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel Thursday of trying to sabotage Palestinian achievements - mainly the enforcement of law and order, stability and security in the West Bank - through its military incursions and killing of ... In West Bank, fewer casualties in 2009Washington Post Attacks on Israelis 'fell sharply' in 2009 - Shin BetBBC News Abbas: reconciliation agreement with Hamas only to be signed in EgyptXinhua Jewish Telegraphic Agency -Jerusalem Post -New York Times all 538 news articles » Israeli Arab MK: Barak enjoys classical music and killing Gaza children - Ha'aretz December 31, 2009 at 12:01 pm Reuters Israeli Arab MK: Barak enjoys classical music and killing Gaza children Ha'aretz By DPA Some 1000 people, among them all of Israel's Arab MKs and community leaders, gathered Thursday at the Israeli side of the Gaza border to express solidarity with the residents of Gaza, one year after Israel's offensive there. ... Hamas reps return to Gaza; response to Shalit deal offer expected soonYnetnews Egypt allows foreign activists to march into GazaReuters Hundreds of activists protest against Gaza blockadeBBC News Xinhua -AFP -Telegraph.co.uk all 378 news articles » Freed hostage Peter Moore tells of time in captivity - BBC News December 31, 2009 at 11:35 am The Guardian Freed hostage Peter Moore tells of time in captivity BBC News Freed British hostage Peter Moore has spoken of his two-and-a-half years in captivity following his kidnap in Iraq. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner said Mr Moore has told his family he was well-treated since June 2009 and was even given a ... UK plays down report Iran directed hostage-takingReuters Petraeus '90% certain' Peter Moore was held in IranThe Guardian General Petraeus 'absolutely certain' that Peter Moore was held in IranTimes Online Telegraph.co.uk -The Press Association -Reuters India all 1,269 news articles » Profile: Finland gunman - BBC News December 31, 2009 at 11:20 am NEWS.com.au Profile: Finland gunman BBC News Ibrahim Shkupolli, 43, who is accused of killing five people and then himself in a shooting rampage in the southern Finnish city of Espoo, had a chequered love life and a history of run-ins with the police. His final act of violence was the culmination ... Gunman kills five then himself in FinlandReuters Gunman kills 5 in Finnish mall shooting spreeCNN International Finland shopping mall shooting: gunman kills five before commiting suicideTelegraph.co.uk Times Online -AFP -The Press Association all 1,234 news articles » Former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid Dies - Voice of America December 31, 2009 at 11:20 am Sydney Morning Herald Former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid Dies Voice of America Better known as Gus Dur to his constituents, the late Muslim cleric was Indonesia's first democratically elected president. He came to power in 1999 following the fall of military strongman Suharto in 1998. Photo: AP Former Indonesian President ... Papers remember Indonesian democratBBC News Singapore leaders send condolences on passing of former Indonesian PresidentXinhua Indonesia buries popular ex-president WahidABC Online New York Times -Reuters -Washington Post all 655 news articles » UN Moving Many Foreign Workers Out of Pakistan - New York Times December 31, 2009 at 11:18 am Reuters UN Moving Many Foreign Workers Out of Pakistan New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan —The United Nations is moving as many as 60 foreign employees, or about one-quarter of its international staff, out of Pakistan for at least six months out of safety concerns, a United Nations official said ... UN to pull some staff from Pakistan over securityReuters UN Relocates Some Staff in PakistanVoice of America Pakistan asks coalition not to leave Afghanistan in hasteAFP Jerusalem Post -CNN -Christian Science Monitor all 604 news articles » 'Afghan soldier' kills CIA staff - BBC News December 31, 2009 at 11:13 am Times Online 'Afghan soldier' kills CIA staff BBC News Eight Americans - who were working for the CIA - have been killed in a suicide attack inside a base in south-eastern Afghanistan. Six Americans were also wounded when when the bomber managed to get inside the base in Khost province, close to the border ... Suicide bomber attacks CIA base in Afghanistan, killing at least 8 AmericansWashington Post Americans killed in Afghanistan mostly CIA: officialAFP Afghan suicide bomber 'kills four CIA agents'Times Online Wall Street Journal -Los Angeles Times -FOX11AZ.com all 1,334 news articles » Yemen: Al Qaeda 'most dangerous' arrested - CNN December 31, 2009 at 11:09 am Sydney Morning Herald Yemen: Al Qaeda 'most dangerous' arrested CNN (CNN) -- A man described as "one of al Qaeda's most dangerous members" was arrested in Yemen, the Yemeni military, an embassy official and state-run news agency Saba said. Mohammed Abdu Saleh al-Haudali, 35, is "one of the most dangerous terrorists ... Gun battle erupts as Yemeni forces raid Al Qaeda hideoutLos Angeles Times Jet Plot Shows Growing Ability of Qaeda AffiliatesNew York Times US plots retaliatory strikes against al-Qaida in Yemen over plane bomberThe Guardian AFP -ABC News -Times Online all 748 news articles » CIA workers killed by 'Afghan soldier' - BBC News December 31, 2009 at 10:12 am BBC News CIA workers killed by 'Afghan soldier' BBC News Eight Americans working for the CIA have died in a bomb attack in Afghanistan, the worst against US intelligence officials since 1983. A bomber wearing an explosive vest entered Forward Operating Base Chapman in Khost Province, near Pakistan. ... UN says Afghanis killed last weekend were studentsJerusalem Post Taliban speeds up attacks against foreign troops on New Year's eveXinhua Kabul demands foreign 'killers' handed overAFP Los Angeles Times -Aljazeera.net -ABC Online all 1,083 news articles » Reports: Gunman kills 4 at Finnish shopping center - CNN International December 31, 2009 at 6:52 am Times Online Reports: Gunman kills 4 at Finnish shopping center CNN International Police vehicles parked outside the Sello shopping centre in Espoo, Finland after a shooting which left at least four people dead. (CNN) -- A gunman opened fire inside a busy shopping center near the Finnish capital of Helsinki on Thursday, ... At least three killed in Finnish mall shootingReuters Four dead after lone gunman opens fire in FinlandAFP Four Shot Dead at Finland Shopping Center, YLE SaysBloomberg The Press Association -BusinessWeek -RTT News all 528 news articles » Papers remember Indonesian democrat - BBC News December 31, 2009 at 6:49 am Times Online Papers remember Indonesian democrat BBC News Indonesian papers are paying tribute to former president Abdurrahman Wahid, also known as Gus Dur, who died this week, praising his efforts to promote democracy. One paper remembers him as a man who promoted understanding between East and West, ... Former Indonesian President Remembered as Advocate for Tolerance, DemocracyVoice of America Indonesian former president Wahid buriedXinhua Abdurrahman Wahid, 69, Is Dead; Led Indonesia for 2 Years of TumultNew York Times Washington Post -Reuters all 638 news articles » Taliban speeds up attacks against foreign troops on New Year's eve - Xinhua December 31, 2009 at 6:49 am Reuters Taliban speeds up attacks against foreign troops on New Year's eve Xinhua KABUL, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- As the world and the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are preparing to celebrate the new year of 2010, Taliban insurgents have intensified attacks on the troops. The militias in the latest wave of ... Afghanistan probes reports of more civilian deathsAFP Afghan civilians killed in air raidAljazeera.net Western troops killed civilians, Afghan investigators sayLos Angeles Times BBC News -CNN International -Reuters India all 995 news articles » Identities of slain Canadian soldiers not released - CBC.ca December 31, 2009 at 6:49 am Globe and Mail Identities of slain Canadian soldiers not released CBC.ca The Canadian military has not yet released the names of four Canadian soldiers who were killed in a bomb blast in Afghanistan along with a Calgary Herald reporter. The military has been holding off on identifying the soldiers as they tried to contact ... Taliban Claims Attack That Killed 5 Canadians In AfghanistanWall Street Journal Canadians killed in Afghanistan attackBBC News Five Canadians killed in AfghanistanXinhua The Gazette (Montreal) -Toronto Star -Aljazeera.net all 479 news articles » Foreign activists in Gaza protest Israeli closures - AFP December 31, 2009 at 6:46 am ABC Online Foreign activists in Gaza protest Israeli closures AFP EREZ CROSSING, Gaza Strip — Hundreds of people including international activists protested on both sides of a Gaza Strip border crossing on Thursday against Israeli closures imposed on the Hamas-ruled territory. "It's a non-violent, peaceful gathering ... Smuggling fuels Gaza's stalled economyBBC News Haniyeh to Israeli Arabs: We'll meet in Jerusalem at Al AksaJerusalem Post Protests held against Gaza siegeAljazeera.net Ha'aretz -Ynetnews -Jewish Telegraphic Agency all 190 news articles » UK plays down report Iran directed hostage-taking - Reuters December 31, 2009 at 6:30 am CBC.ca UK plays down report Iran directed hostage-taking Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Britain played down a report on Thursday that Iran masterminded the kidnapping in Iraq of a British man held hostage for more than 2-1/2 years, saying there was no firm evidence of direct Iranian involvement. ... General Petraeus 'absolutely certain' that Peter Moore was held in IranTimes Online Iraq hostages: reconstruction of a kidnapTelegraph.co.uk UK hostage released alive in IraqBBC News New York Times -Scotsman -The Guardian all 1,114 news articles » Iran opposition: troops, vehicles moved to Tehran - Washington Post December 31, 2009 at 4:00 am Telegraph.co.uk Iran opposition: troops, vehicles moved to Tehran Washington Post TEHRAN (Reuters) - An Iranian opposition website said on Thursday the government was moving troops and armored military vehicles to the capital on the day supporters of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi planned to hold a rally. ... Defector: Iran's Khamenei enjoys caviar and vulgar jokesYnetnews Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei 'loves caviar and vulgar jokes', defector claimsTelegraph.co.uk Britain Opens 30-Year-Old Files on IranVoice of America Times Online -Press TV -Wall Street Journal all 3,763 news articles » Iraq suicide bombing kills 25 - Los Angeles Times December 31, 2009 at 3:01 am ABC News Iraq suicide bombing kills 25 Los Angeles Times The governor of Anbar province is among 100 injured in the bombing in Ramadi. The attack brings back memories of violence from 2004 to '06, when the provincial capital was a wasteland. By Nawaf Jabbar and Ned Parker Reporting from Baghdad and Ramadi, ... Bombs Kill 24 in Iraq and Wound a GovernorNew York Times Iraqi governor seriously injured in double suicide attackThe Guardian Provincial governor hurt, dozens killed by blasts in western IraqChicago Tribune MiamiHerald.com -Reuters South Africa -Telegraph.co.uk all 812 news articles » Taliban claims responsibility for bombing - CNN December 31, 2009 at 2:39 am MiamiHerald.com Taliban claims responsibility for bombing CNN Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing Wednesday that killed eight Americans believed to be CIA employees. In a message posted on its Web site, the Taliban said an Afghan National Army soldier detonated ... Taliban responsible for deaths of 8 'CIA agents' in AfghanistanTelegraph.co.uk Americans killed in Afghanistan were CIA agents: reportXinhua Eight Americans Killed in Attack on Afghanistan BaseBusinessWeek AFP -The Press Association -Forbes all 1,207 news articles » Detroit flight plot may prove boon for security firms - AFP December 31, 2009 at 1:32 am Washington Post Detroit flight plot may prove boon for security firms AFP NEW YORK — The failed attempt to blow up an Amsterdam-Detroit flight last week could prove a bonanza for airport security firms, especially the makers of full-body scanners. "It might put some pressure to buy more full-body scanners. ... Nigeria to Use Full-Body Scanners to Improve Security at its AirportsVoice of America Dutch to Use Body ScannersWall Street Journal Full-body scan under discussion for US flights criticizedXinhua Telegraph.co.uk -Christian Science Monitor -New York Daily News all 2,229 news articles »   This email was sent to createrofheaven.internationalnews@blogger.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.