World News Briefs -- December 15, 2009



High-Profile Activist's Arrest Fuels Fears Of Police Crackdown In Copenhagen -- The Guardian

Climate Justice Action spokesman to face charges, as Danish police prepare for mass protests at Copenhagen's Bella centre

A high-profile climate activist was arrested ahead of tomorrow's major protests planned outside the Copenhagen climate summit, fuelling anxiety about how the Danish authorities are policing demonstrations.

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MIDDLE EAST

Harassment across Arab world drives women inside.

Absent elections, PLO expected to extend Palestinian president's term.

2 Kurdish demonstrators killed in clash.

Evidence of Iran's nuclear arms expertise mounts. MI chief: Iran has enough nuclear material for bomb.

Iran protesters say torn Khomeini photos were staged.

Iraq bombings leave several dead.

The Palestinians' opposite poles.

Obama meets Lebanese President at White House.

ASIA

Australian government to introduce Internet filter.

Biden: Stabilizing Pakistan long-term goal of Afghan troop surge.

Blast kills 22 near lawmaker's home in Pakistan.

Top U.S. commanders discuss strategy with Afghan and Pakistani leaders.

Thailand traces path of North Korea arms.

Korean war peace talks planned, report says.

20,000 evacuated as Philippine volcano oozes lava.

AFRICA

Chad forces 'bomb UFR rebel fighters'.

Eritrea's soccer team disappears.

UN nuclear watchdog chief holds talks in Nigeria.

U.N. urged to cease aid to Congo regime accused of horrific acts.

S.Africa bleeds more jobs despite rebound: govt.

Victims of Zimbabwe blitz struggle to build houses.

EUROPE

Greece plans to slash its budget deficit.

France to digitize its own literary works.

MoD gets £1bn for equipment but will lose aircraft and thousands of jobs.

Some say attack on Berlusconi reflects climate of hate in Italy. Italy to beef up security after Berlusconi assault.

Basescu declared victor in Romania presidential vote.

Climate negotiators under pressure ahead Of leaders' arrival.

AMERICAS

Mexico's Calderon proposes major political reform.

Jailing of judge provokes debate in Venezuela.

Upbeat Obama says Senate near health care passage.

Castro says US on offensive in LatAm despite Obama. Fidel Castro says US plotting against Latin America.

Honduran president-elect willing to meet Zelaya.

Winter's wrath sweeps across Canada.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Spain: 11 guilty of belonging to terror group.

Who was David Headley? Was he involved in the Mumbai shootings?

U.S. to announce transfer of detainees to Ill. prison.

Spain: 11 guilty of belonging to terror group.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. foreclosure buyer demand dips as supply mounts.

Wells Fargo to repay $25 billion in bailout funds.

Poll: Action on climate will heat up economy, jobs.

Poll reveals trauma of joblessness in U.S.

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