From right and even a few on left, some challenge Obama’s worthiness for Nobel Peace PrizeWASHINGTON — Gee, you’d think a U.S. president who won the Nobel Peace Prize might get rave reviews from his party’s activists and polite congrats from top Republicans. Rains, mudslides kill more than 160 in typhoon-hit Philippines; US choppers come to rescueMANILA, Philippines — Driving rain on the heels of back-to-back storms triggered dozens of landslides across the northern Philippines on Friday, burying more than 160 people, washing away villages and leaving almost an entire province under water. A look at recent Pakistani military offensives against Islamist militant groups— April 2009: The military launches an offensive to clear as many as 5,000 militants from the Swat Valley after the Taliban — who controlled the area — began spilling into a neighboring district just 60 miles (100 kilometers) from Islamabad. After three months of fighting, the military said it had largely cleared the valley and killed more than 1,700 insurgents. Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize triumph praised by many despite doubts that it may be prematureLONDON — The choice of President Barack Obama for the Nobel Peace Prize was cheered Friday by a global chorus from European leaders to minibus passengers in Kenya — but it also elicited criticism over the decision to break with tradition and recognize hopeful promise over concrete achievement. 2 militant suspects wanted in Indonesia hotel bombings gunned down in counterterrorism raidJAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police raided a house near the capital Friday, shooting dead two suspected al-Qaida-linked militants wanted in the suicide bombings of luxury hotels in Jakarta, officials said. Trade deficit narrows unexpectedly in Aug.; exports edge up, imports fall on lower oil demandWASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in August as exports posted a small gain, while imports fell on a big drop in demand for foreign oil. European markets subdued after week long advance; China rallies after extended holiday
Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize triumph hailed by many despite doubts that it may be prematureLONDON — The surprise choice of President Barack Obama for the Nobel Peace Prize drew praise from much of the world Friday even as many pointed out the youthful leader has not yet accomplished much on the world stage. China tells US to back off on Tibet after Washington honors Dalai LamaBEIJING — China accused the United States on Friday of meddling in its domestic affairs after American lawmakers recognized the Dalai Lama with an award for his efforts to improve human rights. President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize for efforts at diplomacy, cooperation
UN climate talks in Bangkok fail to tackle key issues of emissions, finance
Isolated Turkmenistan denies entry to Peace Corps volunteersALMATY, Kazakhstan — The reclusive Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan has denied entry to dozens of Peace Corps volunteers, the organization’s country director said Friday. Zen master decries Vietnam’s treatment of monks; intellectuals call for investigationHO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — A renowned Buddhist teacher has decried the eviction of his followers from a monastery in southern Vietnam, and Vietnamese intellectuals have issued a petition to support them, an unusual move in this communist country where free speech is restricted. US man to be in custody 10 more days in Japan for taking own kids from ex-wifeTOKYO — Japanese police said Friday that they are keeping an American man in custody for 10 more days before authorities decide whether to press charges against him for snatching his children from his ex-wife. Suicide car bomb kills 49 in Pakistan, wounds 100, bringing major militant offensive closer
Oil prices hovers above $71 in Asia as US dollar reboundsSINGAPORE — Oil prices hovered above $71 a barrel Friday in Asia as the U.S. dollar rebounded. US envoy thinks some clauses in Kerry-Lugar Bill ‘a big mistake’LAHORE - US Ambassador to Pakistan, Anne W Patterson, has said many clauses in the Kerry-Lugar Bill with regard to the Pakistan Army “are a big mistake”. Peshawar blast toll mounts to 41PESHAWAR - The death toll in the Peshawar bomb blast has gone up to 41. North West Frontier Province’s Health Minister Zahir Ali Shah told media persons after visiting the injured people in the Lady Reading hospital here that over 40 persons have died in the brutal attack and over 100 grievously injured. Pak opposition parties describe Kerry-Lugar Bill as ’shameful national insult’ISLAMABAD - Pakistani opposition parties have described the controversial Kerry Lugar Bill as a ‘national insult’ and an attempt by the US to interfere in the country’s internal issues. Pak hopes Obama will make suitable amendments in Kerry Lugar BillISLAMABAD - Pakistan has reiterated that it is not bound to accept the ’stringed’ Kerry Lugar Bill and is expecting that the US would make suitable amendments in the Bill in view of the large scale criticism it has received in the country. China leads stock advance as dollar rallies following Bernanke commentsLONDON — Chinese stocks rallied Friday as traders returned to their desks following a weeklong holiday, when the rest of the world’s major markets shot higher amid mounting optimism about the global economic recovery. European markets were mostly unchanged. German carmaker Audi sees September car sales fall 6.8 percent on yearFRANKFURT — German carmaker Audi AG said Friday it delivered 6.8 percent fewer cars in September than a year earlier as the global downturn continued to affect demand, but noted it fared better than the wider market and saw gains in some regions. US forces in Afghanistan withdraw from isolated eastern base after deadly attackKABUL — Taliban fighters claimed Friday their flag was flying victoriously over an eastern Afghan village U.S. forces abandoned after suffering casualties in one of the war’s deadliest battles for American troops. Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize for ‘extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy’OSLO — President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to encourage his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism. Police official, media reports say 2 militant suspects killed in a raid in IndonesiaJAKARTA, Indonesia — Anti-terrorism police raided a house near the Indonesian capital Friday, shooting dead an al-Qaida-linked militant who helped organize recent twin hotel bombings in Jakarta and his brother, officials and media reports said. US President Barack Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace PrizeOSLO — The Norwegian Nobel Committee says U.S. President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” Mudslides kill more than 160 in Philippines, flooding inundates 30 towns
Asian stocks markets mostly higher, China surges nearly 5 percent after weeklong holidayBEIJING — Most Asian markets rose Friday with Chinese shares surging nearly 5 percent after a weeklong holiday and Seoul advancing amid news the central bank left interest rates at a record low. European shares were modestly higher. Interior Minister says Pakistan has ‘no option’ but to attack militants after Peshawar bombingISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s interior minister says the nation has “no option” but to attack militant strongholds in the wake of a deadly suicide car bombing in Peshawar that killed 41 people. Top police official says suicide car bomber carried out massive attack in Peshawar, PakistanPESHAWAR, Pakistan — A top Pakistani police official says a deadly attack in the northwestern city of Peshawar was launched by a suicide bomber in an explosives-laden car. |
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