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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 North Korea Seeks to Ease US Tensions - Wall Street Journal January 1, 2010 at 8:00 pm Times Online North Korea Seeks to Ease US Tensions Wall Street Journal North Korea underlined its desire for a peace treaty with the US and South Korea before giving up nuclear weapons in a New Year's message that is awaited by analysts annually because it is one of the rare statements of direction from ... North Korea makes peace pledge in New Year columnCNN North Korea Calls for Better US TiesNew York Times North Korea calls for peace with United StatesTimes Online The Guardian -Reuters -Press TV all 935 news articles » Suicide Bomber Kills 80 at Volleyball Tournament in Pakistan - BusinessWeek January 1, 2010 at 7:57 pm CBC.ca Suicide Bomber Kills 80 at Volleyball Tournament in Pakistan BusinessWeek Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- At least 80 people were killed when a suicide bomber attacked a volleyball tournament in a pro- government town in northwest Pakistan yesterday, police and rescue workers said. ... Heavy Toll at Sports Event in Pakistan After Bomb BlastNew York Times Terror attack kills 75 at Pakistan volleyball matchCNN Suicide Blast Kills At Least 88 at Pakistan Volleyball GameVoice of America ABC Online -Telegraph.co.uk -AFP all 1,612 news articles » Report: IDF strikes militant targets in Gaza - Ha'aretz January 1, 2010 at 7:49 pm Ha'aretz Report: IDF strikes militant targets in Gaza Ha'aretz By DPA and Haaretz Service Israeli war jets and tanks struck several targets in the Gaza Strip Friday night, wounding at least five people, witnesses and medical sources said. Witnesses said Israeli F16 fighters fired two missiles and tanks fired two ... IAF pounds Gaza one day after rocket attacksJerusalem Post Israeli warplanes, tanks strike eastern, southern Gaza StripXinhua Israeli air force hits Gaza after rocket attack, 2 woundedAFP Ynetnews -Telegraph.co.uk -Voice of America all 778 news articles » Iraqis express dismay over Blackwater ruling - Los Angeles Times January 1, 2010 at 6:59 pm Kansas City Star Iraqis express dismay over Blackwater ruling Los Angeles Times Victims of a 2007 shooting by American security guards in Baghdad say it's clear to them the US government considers Iraqi blood cheap. The Iraqi government promises to seek an appeal. By Raheem Salman and Ned Parker Reporting from Baghdad - Cars ... Iraq to sue ex-Blackwater guardsCNN International Blackwater trial: 15 minutes of gunfire which left 17 deadThe Guardian Iraq 'regrets' US decision to clear Blackwater guardsBBC News AFP -Telegraph.co.uk -Xinhua all 1,432 news articles » Opposition leader Mousavi denounces Iran's crackdown - Los Angeles Times January 1, 2010 at 6:58 pm Reuters Opposition leader Mousavi denounces Iran's crackdown Los Angeles Times In his first public comments since the recent protests, Mir-Hossein Mousavi calls for a restoration of civil liberties and said threats against his life would not deter him. Mir-Hossein Mousavi waves to supporters at a campaign rally in Islamshahr, ... 'I am not afraid of martyrdom,' Iran opposition leader Mousavi declaresTimes Online Iran reformist criticizes government crackdownCNN Mousavi prepared to die for his causeABC Online Voice of America -New York Times -Aljazeera.net all 412 news articles » 15 dead as flood hits Rio hotel - AFP January 1, 2010 at 6:13 pm Telegraph.co.uk 15 dead as flood hits Rio hotel AFP RIO DE JANEIRO — A mudslide struck a small luxury hotel filled with New Years revelers on an island south west of Rio de Janeiro Friday, killing at least 15 people and leaving scores more missing amid tons of mud and debris. ... Brazil mudslides, floods kill 44 after heavy rainReuters Three Days of Rains Have Already Killed Over 50 in RioBrazzil Magazine More Than 20 Dead in Latest Brazil MudslideVoice of America Xinhua -Aljazeera.net -The Press Association all 605 news articles » Cheapest vodka doubles in price as Russia tackles heavy drinking - Times Online January 1, 2010 at 4:41 pm Times Online Cheapest vodka doubles in price as Russia tackles heavy drinking Times Online Minimum prices for vodka have been introduced as part of President Medvedev's campaign to combat alcoholism at a time when Russians traditionally drink heavily. The price of the cheapest half-litre vodka bottle will nearly double to a minimum of 89 ... Russia fixes minimum vodka priceRIA Novosti Scotland should copy Russia in war on cheap alcohol, insists SturgeonScotsman To fight alcoholism, Russia regulates price of vodkaTimes of India New York Times -BBC News -CNN International all 341 news articles » Peter Moore reunited with family as argument rages over deaths - Times Online January 1, 2010 at 3:23 pm Times Online Peter Moore reunited with family as argument rages over deaths Times Online Peter Moore arrived back in Britain last night as criticism continued to grow of the Government's handling of the Iraq hostage crisis. A chartered aircraft carrying Mr Moore landed at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, shortly after 5pm. ... US general: British hostage held in IranThe Guardian Iraq hostage Peter Moore arrives back in UKBBC News Former hostage Moore arrives back in BritainReuters FOXNews -Telegraph.co.uk -Scotsman all 2,135 news articles » Iran Opposition Leader Mousavi Not Afraid to Die for Reform - Voice of America January 1, 2010 at 2:45 pm Reuters Iran Opposition Leader Mousavi Not Afraid to Die for Reform Voice of America Photo: AP Top Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi says that he's not afraid to die for the cause of reform, and is offering the government a five-point plan for compromise. The message from the top Iranian opposition leader was carried on the ... Iran: Mir-Hossein Mousavi prepared for 'martyrdom' in fight againt regimeTelegraph.co.uk Mousavi urges end to Iran crackdownAljazeera.net Opposition leader denounces Iran's crackdownLos Angeles Times Washington Times -ChattahBox -The Guardian all 624 news articles » Terror attack kills 60 at Pakistan volleyball match - CNN January 1, 2010 at 2:10 pm BBC News Terror attack kills 60 at Pakistan volleyball match CNN A terror attack in the Lakki Marwat district of Pakistan's North West Frontier Province killed 30 and wounded 52. (CNN) -- A suicide car bomb exploded Friday in the middle of a group of men playing volleyball in northwest Pakistan, killing 60 and ... Suicide bomber kills 75 at Pakistani sports eventTimes Online 40 killed in suicide attack in PakistanThe Hindu Suicide car bomb kills 40 in PakistanAFP Telegraph.co.uk -NewsHour -UPI.com all 856 news articles » Russian vodka drinkers pay the price - euronews January 1, 2010 at 2:05 pm BBC News Russian vodka drinkers pay the price euronews Heavy drinkers in Russia face a new headache – a financial one this time – in an attempt to cure the country's chronic alcohol problem. Vodka is the tipple of choice as boozers prepare to down more than a few during the New Year and Orthodox Christmas ... Russia raises price bar on vodkaThe Press Association Making a Little Fun of Russia's PowerfulNew York Times Trying to break Russia's vodka dependenceBBC News CNN International -Washington Post -AFP all 316 news articles » Official: Egypt seeks to hold meeting between Abbas, Netanyahu - Xinhua January 1, 2010 at 1:58 pm Ha'aretz Official: Egypt seeks to hold meeting between Abbas, Netanyahu Xinhua RAMALLAH, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- A senior Palestinian official said Friday that Egypt is exerting efforts to hold a summit meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Cairo. ... 2010 Brings New Push in Mideast DiplomacyVoice of America Mubarak to Netanyahu: Accept Hamas' demands for Shalit dealHa'aretz In sharp contrast with Gaza, casualties decline in West BankWashington Post New York Times -Jerusalem Post -BBC News all 767 news articles » Spain takes reins of revamped EU - BBC News January 1, 2010 at 1:41 pm Sofia Echo Spain takes reins of revamped EU BBC News From 1 January Spain takes the helm of the EU - a role which will define how member states work with the new EU president and foreign policy chief. Spain's six-month term as holder of the EU presidency comes just a month after the ... EU to be "more effective" but needs far-reaching changes: Spanish PMXinhua After Sweden, Spain assumes EU leadershipPress TV The road ahead for Spain's EU presidencyeuronews Voice of America -AFP -USA Today all 278 news articles » Finnish police: shooter likely chose his victims - Washington Post January 1, 2010 at 1:11 pm Reuters Finnish police: shooter likely chose his victims Washington Post AP ESPOO, Finland -- The gunman who killed five people during a shooting rampage in Finland apparently chose his victims, police said Friday. Chief investigator Esa Gronlund of the National Bureau of Investigation told reporters that a ... Finland killer 'targeted victims'BBC News Finnish mall shootings "not random": policeReuters Finland: 6 Dead After Shooting Rampage at MallNew York Times CNN International -Voice of America -Times Online all 1,593 news articles » Iraq criticizes dismissal of charges in Blackwater shootings - CNN International January 1, 2010 at 11:39 am Los Angeles Times Iraq criticizes dismissal of charges in Blackwater shootings CNN International A woman peeks inside a blood-stained car in Baghdad, Iraq, after the shootout in 2007. Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- The Iraqi government on Friday criticized the dismissal of charges against five Blackwater security guards, saying they murdered 17 innocent ... Blackwater chief hails ruling in Iraq shooting caseAFP Iraqi government 'astonished' after Blackwater case thrown outTelegraph.co.uk Blackwater and its soldiers of misfortuneThe Guardian BBC News -Xinhua -WKOW-TV.com all 1,186 news articles » Pope Benedict XVI appeals for peace in 2010 - BBC News January 1, 2010 at 8:49 am The Guardian Pope Benedict XVI appeals for peace in 2010 BBC News The Pope has called for peace and the protection of children as he celebrated a Mass to mark the start of 2010. Pope Benedict XVI said peace began with mutual respect between people, regardless of their ethnicity or faith. ... Pope's peace message focuses on environmentCNN Pope calls for brotherly love and tolerancePress TV Pope Benedict says need for "ecological responsiblity" in 2010Deutsche Welle The Press Association -AFP -Times Online all 389 news articles » Afghanistan Suicide Bomber May Have Been Helped by CIA Informant - Wall Street Journal January 1, 2010 at 8:28 am MiamiHerald.com Afghanistan Suicide Bomber May Have Been Helped by CIA Informant Wall Street Journal KABUL--The suicide bomber who killed eight Americans, including seven CIA officers, this week might have been able to get through multiple layers of security at the US compound aided by an Afghan informant with the agency, ... Reports: Taliban Suicide Bombing Hit CIA Nerve CenterVoice of America US seeks answers after Afghanistan bombing that killed 7 CIA operativesLos Angeles Times CIA Takes On Bigger and Riskier Role on Front LinesNew York Times BBC News -ABC Online -Times Online all 2,667 news articles » Afghan CIA bomber 'was courted as potential informant' - BBC News January 1, 2010 at 8:21 am CBC.ca Afghan CIA bomber 'was courted as potential informant' BBC News The suicide bomber who killed seven CIA agents in Afghanistan had been courted by the US as a possible informant, US intelligence sources have said. They said he had not undergone the usual full body search before entering the base in Khost province, ... Afghanistan Suicide Bomber May Have Been Helped by CIA InformantWall Street Journal CIA probes Afghan base security after bomber kills 7Reuters Reports: Taliban Suicide Bombing Hit CIA Nerve CenterVoice of America Los Angeles Times -New York Times -Washington Post all 3,079 news articles » Spain takes over EU presidency - Washington Post January 1, 2010 at 8:17 am Daily Star - Lebanon Spain takes over EU presidency Washington Post AP MADRID -- Spain took over the presidency of the European Union on Friday, with the prime minister promising to work to end the continent's economic crisis. The six-month rotating post passed from Sweden to Spain at the stroke of ... The road ahead for Spain's EU presidencyeuronews After Sweden, Spain assumes EU leadershipPress TV Spain takes over EU presidencyUSA Today Voice of America -AFP -Monsters and Critics.com all 184 news articles » Suicide bomber attacks volleyball game in Pakistan - Reuters January 1, 2010 at 8:14 am Reuters Suicide bomber attacks volleyball game in Pakistan Reuters ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A suicide bomber attacked a site where a volleyball game was being played in northwest Pakistan on Friday and casualties were feared, a police official said. "It was a suicide attack. The bomber was on foot and he blew himself up ... Suicide bomb kills 25 at Pakistan volleyball gameAFP Pakistan sports game blast: 20 deadThe Press Association Pakistan volleyball game 'hit by suicide bomber'BBC News FOXNews -Expressindia.com -SAMAA TV all 149 news articles » US Drone Kills 3 Militants in Pakistani Tribal Region - Voice of America January 1, 2010 at 8:02 am Reuters US Drone Kills 3 Militants in Pakistani Tribal Region Voice of America Pakistani security officials say at least three militants are dead in the second attack by a US drone in as many days. Officials say the drone (pilotless aircraft) launched a missile Friday at a car traveling in the North Waziristan tribal region, ... UN to Cut Foreign Staff in Pakistan for SafetyNew York Times Deadly strike in Pakistan targets carCNN International UN to relocate staff in PakistanAljazeera.net Xinhua -Wall Street Journal -Reuters all 916 news articles » Russian vodka drinkers get New Year price headache - Washington Post January 1, 2010 at 7:55 am BBC News Russian vodka drinkers get New Year price headache Washington Post MOSCOW (Reuters) - Minimum prices for vodka took effect in Russia on Friday as part of President Dmitry Medvedev's campaign to combat alcoholism at a time when Russians traditionally drink heavily during the New Year and Orthodox Christmas holidays. ... Russia's Putin and Medvedev appear in new year cartoonBBC News Russia finds tonic for vodka boozersABC Online Russia: A bear of an economic yearCNN International Reuters -Deutsche Welle -Xinhua all 107 news articles » Iraq 'regrets' US Blackwater move - BBC News January 1, 2010 at 7:34 am MiamiHerald.com Iraq 'regrets' US Blackwater move BBC News Iraq has criticised a US judge's dismissal of all charges against guards from US security firm Blackwater over the killing of 17 Iraqis in 2007. Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said an Iraqi investigation showed the men had committed a "serious ... Iraq 'to appeal Blackwater verdict'Aljazeera.net Judge throws out Blackwater guards' charges in Iraqi deathsLos Angeles Times Iraq regrets Blackwater case dismissal, may sueReuters New York Times -Washington Post -Sydney Morning Herald all 961 news articles » North Korea calls for end to hostile relations with US - The Guardian January 1, 2010 at 7:23 am The Guardian North Korea calls for end to hostile relations with US The Guardian AP in Seoul North Koreans visit a statue of the former leader Kim Il-Sung in Pyongyang on New Year's Day. Photograph: EPA North Korea called for an end to hostile relations with the US in a new year message today and said it was committed to making the ... North Korea makes peace pledge in New Year columnCNN North Korea says wants end to hostile US tiesReuters North Korea Calls for Better US TiesNew York Times Times Online -euronews -AFP all 861 news articles » UN to Cut Foreign Staff in Pakistan for Safety - New York Times January 1, 2010 at 3:43 am BBC News UN to Cut Foreign Staff in Pakistan for Safety 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 over safety concerns, a United Nations official said ... Deadly strike in Pakistan targets carCNN International US air strike kills 3 in NW PakistanXinhua UN to relocate staff in PakistanAljazeera.net AFP -Wall Street Journal -Reuters all 772 news articles » Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform - BBC News January 1, 2010 at 3:35 am Los Angeles Times Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform BBC News Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi has said he is not afraid to die for the cause of reform. It was his first comment since the death of his nephew and other anti-government protesters late last month. In a statement posted on his website, ... Iran's opposition leader defiant after new threatsWashington Post Mousavi's nephew had received threats, friends sayLos Angeles Times Iran's opposition leader defiant after new threatsCarlisle Sentinel Sydney Morning Herald -Ynetnews -Washington Times all 315 news articles » US seeks answers after Afghanistan bombing that killed 7 CIA operatives - Los Angeles Times January 1, 2010 at 3:02 am ABC Online US seeks answers after Afghanistan bombing that killed 7 CIA operatives Los Angeles Times Authorities are investigating how a suicide bomber penetrated deep into a US base. CIA chief Leon Panetta says the victims were 'doing the hard work that must be done to protect our country.' By Julian E. Barnes and Greg Miller Reporting from ... Obama rallies CIA after Afghanistan bomb attackBBC News CIA Takes On Bigger and Riskier Role on Front LinesNew York Times CIA mourns devastating loss in AfghanistanABC Online Chicago Tribune -Voice of America -Times Online all 2,597 news articles » N. Korea calls for end of hostile relations with US - Jerusalem Post January 1, 2010 at 2:38 am Boston Globe N. Korea calls for end of hostile relations with US Jerusalem Post By AP North Korea called for an end of hostile relations with the United States in a New Year's message Friday and said it was committed to making the Korean peninsula nuclear-free through negotiations. In this undated photo released by Korean Central ... North Korea Calls for Better Relations With USNew York Times North Korea calls for peace with United StatesTimes Online North Korea says wants end to hostile US tiesReuters ABC News -Press TV -WXIA-TV all 733 news articles » Netanyahu proposes peace summit with Abbas this month - Ha'aretz January 1, 2010 at 2:10 am Globe and Mail Netanyahu proposes peace summit with Abbas this month Ha'aretz By Haaretz Service and News Agencies Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas later this month in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, government sources said Thursday. ... In sharp contrast with Gaza, casualties decline in West BankWashington Post Hundreds Demonstrate on Border With GazaNew York Times Hundreds Rally to End Gaza BlockadeVoice of America Chicago Tribune -BBC News -Jewish Telegraphic Agency all 571 news articles » New Year Celebrations Around the World - The Epoch Times January 1, 2010 at 12:02 am Telegraph.co.uk New Year Celebrations Around the World The Epoch Times Sydney, Australia spent $4.49 million on a huge fireworks display themed "Awakening the Spirit" for New Year's Eve. About 1.5 million people gathered around the harbur to watch the 12 minute show. (Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) ... NY party to give NSW bang for its buckABC Online World rings in the new yearThe Press Association New Year's Eve celebrations begin in the PacificTelegraph.co.uk Sydney Morning Herald -AFP -Times Online all 578 news articles » In pictures: New Year celebrations - BBC News December 31, 2009 at 11:19 pm Globe and Mail In pictures: New Year celebrations BBC News In downtown Beirut, a group of Lebanese revellers saw out the old decade in striking head wear. This Sri Lankan man joined other Buddhists at a temple in Colombo to pray for the coming year. The new year arrived in damp style in Venice, ... Revellers unfazed by greater securityThe Age Revellers to usher in 2010 with fireworks and partiesAFP World ready for a fresh start in 2010San Francisco Chronicle ABC Online -Times Online -Telegraph.co.uk all 926 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.