Top Russian Official: No Missiles Near Poland -- Yahoo News/APMOSCOW – Russia has scrapped a plan to deploy missiles in a region near Poland after President Barack Obama dumped his predecessor's plan for a U.S. missile defense in Eastern Europe, a Russian deputy defense minister said Saturday.
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MIDDLE EAST
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UN criticizes Israel's atomic program.
US raps UN report for 'overwhelming focus' on Israel.
Yemen announces ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr.
ASIA
N. Korea open to talks, Kim tells China.
Pakistan police raid US-contracted security firm.
UN official expresses concern over Sri Lanka war refugees.
China warns of stability threat from H1N1 flu.
AFRICA
U.N. probes use of its vehicles in Somalia bombing.
Darfur rebels accuse Sudan army of attacks.
Delta farce: Nigeria's oil mess.
EUROPE
NATO Chief proposes closer ties with Russian defense.
UK has sent 71,560 to Afghanistan.
Russia navy considering buying French-built ship.
Theft thwarted of radioactive scrap metal from Chornobyl.
AMERICAS
Colombia moves to dismantle domestic spy agency.
Paraguay rejects U.S. military co-operation deal.
Ecuador calls departure of US troops historic.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Colo. man in suspected NYC subway plot admits ties to Al Qaeda.
Al-Qaeda video issues pre-election threat to Germany.
Al-Qaida and Taliban militants killed recently.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Asian countries want greater decision-making role.
Obama: G-20 summit good time to assess economy.