World News Briefs -September 9, 2009 (Morning Edition)

A technician works inside a nuclear power plant in Bushehr, about 1,215 km
(755 miles) south of Tehran, April 3, 2007. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi

U.S. Says Iran Nearing Ability To Make Atom Bombs -- Yahoo News/Reuters

VIENNA (Reuters) – The United States said on Wednesday that Iran was moving closer to being able to make atomic bombs by stockpiling enriched uranium.

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MIDDLE EAST

Maliki purge of top Iraqi security officials creates a storm.

Gates labels Iran as problem for Middle East, world.

Pakistani scientist cites help to Iran.

UN caught in Gaza dispute over study of Holocaust.

23 feared dead as devastating floods hit Turkey.
ASIA

Is Sri Lanka determined to become an international pariah?

Airstrikes in Afghanistan drop by almost half.

Afghan provincial governor praises German army.

Seized Times reporter is freed in Afghan raid that kills aide.

.Late Philippine leader's son running for president.

AFRICA

Sudanese woman convicted of wearing trousers freed.

US special envoy due in Sudan this week.

Tsvangirai calls for international monitoring of Zimbabwe accord.

Exodus from North Africa full of perils.

EUROPE

Northern Ireland: 2 groups loyal to Britain promise to disarm.

Russia denies Arctic Sea was carrying arms destined for Iran.

NATO worried about Afghan war debate.

Norway pair face death in Congo.

AMERICAS

With new AG, Mexico tries to revamp drug war. Calderón draws fire over nominee for Attorney General.

Ecuador police bust half-ton of processed cocaine.

Early Canadian election seen as almost inevitable.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Former CIA agent's eight years hunting bin Laden in Pakistani badlands.

Terrorists shift focus to hotels and 'soft' targets, study says.

Airline Bomb Plot: Mosque recruiting ground
Exodus from North Africa full of perils.

EUROPE

Northern Ireland: 2 groups loyal to Britain promise to disarm.

Russia denies Arctic Sea was carrying arms destined for Iran.

NATO worried about Afghan war debate.

Norway pair face death in Congo.

AMERICAS

With new AG, Mexico tries to revamp drug war. Calderón draws fire over nominee for Attorney General.

Ecuador police bust half-ton of processed cocaine.

Early Canadian election seen as almost inevitable.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Former CIA agent's eight years hunting bin Laden in Pakistani badlands.

Terrorists shift focus to hotels and 'soft' targets, study says.

Airline Bomb Plot: Mosque recruiting ground for 20 years.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

A year after financial crisis, the consumer economy is dead.

Why are corporate insiders selling their shares?

UN wants new global currency to replace dollar.

US citizens in rush for offshore tax advice.

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