World News Briefs -- August 17, 2010

A wounded army recruit is transferred to a hospital after a bomb attack in Baghdad today. Photo from Radio Free Europe

Suicide Bomber Kills 51 At Army Recruitment Center In Baghdad -- Voice of America

raqi officials say at least 51 people have been killed and more than 100 others wounded in a suicide bomb blast outside an army recruitment center in Baghdad.

An interior ministry official said the bomber targeted army recruits Tuesday in the deadliest attack in the country since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan last week.

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MIDDLE EAST

Baghdad suicide bomb hits army recruits, kills 60.

U.S. Iraq setback: Allawi pulls out of talks on coalition.

Israel has '8 days' to hit Iran nuclear site: Bolton.

Arab states demand Israeli nuclear transparency.

'I don't see anything wrong with Facebook images of Palestinian detainees'.

ASIA

Deadly diseases could bring more tragedy to flood-stricken Pakistan. UN says millions without help in Pakistan floods.

China condemns US report on its military. Pentagon warning over China military build-up.

Japan watching China's military closely.

AFRICA

In ANC bill, South African media see threat to press freedom.

UN, aid workers enter Darfur refugee camp hit by clashes.

Uganda army accused of Karamoja torture abuses.

Report: Bribes fuel corruption in Nigeria police.

Zimbabwe: Diamond dealer threatens traders over ban.

EUROPE

Russia halves fires area as weather chills.

Bank of England Governor warns that Britons face higher inflation for longer.

Despite growing pains, Kosovo begins to find its identity as an independent state.

AMERICAS

'Miracle' in Colombia jet crash: 1 dies, 130 live.

RCMP eyes Canadian financial ties to Tamil migrant ship.

Protesters end blockades paralyzing Bolivia area.

Calif. gay marriage on hold during appeal process.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Terrorist tapes found under CIA desk.

Judge orders longtime Gitmo detainee released for lack of evidence.

Suspect ship seen before Japan tanker blast: report.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China economy will surpass US, but when?

Japan as number three (commentary).

No quick fix for Fannie and Freddie seen from meeting.

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