World News Briefs -- July 28, 2009



Nigeria: Hundreds Die During Battles With Militants -- CNN

LAGOS, Nigeria (CNN) -- More than 400 people have been killed in a spate of violence in northern Nigeria, the president of a human rights group said Tuesday.

The violence has pitted Islamic militants against government police and troops in the north-central part of the nation, officials said.

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MIDDLE EAST

Last British troops forced out of Iraq.

Hezbollah sees progress on Lebanon government.

Iran's leaders battle over Khomeini's legacy.

140 prisoners from Iran election crackdown freed.

Hamas launches 'virtue campaign' in Gaza.

ASIA

Trial of Myanmar rights leader nears end. More news here.

China and Taiwan leaders exchange letters for first time.

China says it seizes metals bound for NKorea.

Kashmir leader resigns amid scandal allegations.

US envoy: most Taliban funds come from overseas.

New fiber-optic network brings digital era to Afghanistan.

AFRICA

Nigeria imposes curfews, sends troops to the north. Nigerian forces shell sect leader's home.

EU to train Somali piracy force.

UN: Thousands of Somalis trying to flee to Yemen.

Kenya to build Africa's biggest windfarm.

S. Africa's unions take demands to the streets. Clashes as South Africans strike.

EUROPE

'Eight rebels killed' in Dagestan.

Another rift between Greece, Macedonia.

European Union puts Out the welcome mat for once-aloof Iceland.

Anger after Bible defaced in British gallery.

Germany openly warns of terror threat.

AMERICAS

Time may be running out for ousted Honduran leader. US revokes visas for Honduran officials. Honduran Congress considers accord.

Analysis: Honduras coup shows Chavez power limited.

Haitian boat capsizes; 113 saved, dozens missing.

U.S. turns off news billboard atop its mission in Havana.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

IDF reveals Hamas terror academy recruitment video.

Food fight brews at Guantanamo Bay.

Moroccan terror leader gets life in jail.

Islamabad tells of plot by Lashkar.

Indian court convicts 3 for bomb blasts in 2003.

ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL CRISIS

Where U.S. bailout money goes to die.

Govt considers limits on energy trading.

U.S. consumer confidence falls more than forecast.

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