World News Briefs -- December 15, 2009



UN Climate Talks 'Back On Track' -- BBC

Talks are back on track at the UN climate summit after developing countries won significant concessions.

Informal talks will proceed along the two "parallel tracks" favoured by developing countries, in particular on maintaining the Kyoto Protocol.

But the final high-level session starts on Tuesday evening, and much remains to be done if a deal is to be signed here.

Delegates are poring over the details of a new draft text which was released on Tuesday at the summit.

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MIDDLE EAST

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

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

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

Some say attack on Berlusconi reflects climate of hate in Italy.

Basescu declared victor in Romania presidential vote.

Climate negotiators under pressure ahead Of leaders' arrival.

AMERICAS

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

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

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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