Strong business in China boosts 3rd-qtr profit 18 pct at KFC owner Yum Brands to $334 millionLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A robust performance in China helped chain-restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc. post 18 percent growth in its third-quarter profit, easily beating Wall Street forecasts. Al-Qaida showing smaller presence in Afghanistan; revival unclear if Taliban regain powerKABUL — Al-Qaida’s role in Afghanistan has faded after eight years of war. Colorado Army town braces for grim news after Afghanistan attack that killed 8 US soldiersCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Barber Art Rico says he dreads looking at the newspaper these days for fear he’ll see the picture of another customer who was killed in combat. Obama conferring with lawmakers on Afghanistan; administration says goals the sameWASHINGTON — The White House said Tuesday that President Barack Obama considers it “tremendously important” to listen to Congress about the flagging war in Afghanistan but won’t base his decisions on the mood on Capitol Hill or eroding public support for the war. Dalai Lama and Obama will not meet this week as monk receives rights awardWASHINGTON — Lawmakers honored the Dalai Lama with a human rights award Tuesday even as President Barack Obama faced harsh criticism for delaying a meeting with the exiled Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader. White House says decision to delay meeting between Obama, Dalai Lama mutualWASHINGTON — The White House says the decision to delay a meeting between President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama was mutual. Afghan museum exhibits looted artifacts seized at British portsKABUL — The National Museum of Afghanistan on Tuesday unveiled hundreds of looted artifacts, some dating back as far as the 11th century, seized from smugglers trying to sell them on Europe’s black market. UN seeks $74 million in aid for flood victims in the PhilippinesUNITED NATIONS — The United Nations appealed Tuesday for $74 million to help 1 million flood victims in the Philippines, which has been lashed by two major storms. Remains of 6 soldiers killed in Afghanistan return to US under quiet ceremonyDOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — The remains of six soldiers killed in Afghanistan are back on U.S. soil. Defense official: Colorado-based troops among 8 killed in AfghanistanFORT CARSON, Colo. — A defense official says at least some of the eight U.S. soldiers killed in a fierce battle in Afghanistan last weekend were from Fort Carson in Colorado. Dalai Lama and Obama won’t meet this week as monk receives rights awardWASHINGTON — Powerful U.S. lawmakers honored the Dalai Lama with a human rights award Tuesday even as President Barack Obama faced harsh criticism for delaying a meeting with the exiled Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader. US troops set up field hospital, ramp up Indonesia quake reliefPADANG, Indonesia — The U.S. military is ramping up aid to victims of a deadly earthquake that made hundreds of thousands homeless on Sumatra island — its largest relief operation in Muslim-majority Indonesia since the 2004 tsunami. Obama to confer with lawmakers on Afghanistan; administration says goals the sameWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will confer with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on the Afghanistan war at the White House on Tuesday as he weighs a decision on whether to send more U.S. troops there. Pakistan braces for more suicide bombings ahead of expected offensive against TalibanISLAMABAD — Pakistan braced for more militant attacks ahead of an anticipated offensive against a Taliban stronghold, as the insurgents said they bombed a U.N. relief agency because international aid work was not in “the interest of Muslims.” Dollar tumbles after Australia raises rate, signaling more hikes to come; UK report spooksNEW YORK — The dollar tumbled Tuesday, hitting a 14-month low against the Australian currency and circling year lows against the euro, after an interest rate increase from the Australian central bank signaled other countries might increase their rates. List of endangered monuments from World Monuments FundsAfghanistan: Old City of Herat Argentina: Buenos Aires Historic Center, Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires Report that oil producers may move away from dollar sends US currency close to year lowsLONDON — The dollar fell Tuesday towards year lows against the euro and the yen after a report that Arab states and other countries were contemplating an end to the U.S. currency’s role in the pricing oil. Afghan, US troops kill 40 militants in hunt for those behind 1 of deadliest attacks on USKABUL, Afghanistan — American and Afghan troops swept through forested mountains in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing 40 militant fighters in a hunt for insurgents responsible for one of the deadliest attacks of the war on U.S. troops, the Defense Ministry said. Gen. Petraeus undergoes radiation treatment for prostate cancerWASHINGTON — Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February and has since undergone two months of radiation treatment. French president secures transit of military hardware through Kazakhstan on way to AfghanistanASTANA, Kazakhstan — French President Nicolas Sarkozy scored a diplomatic coup Tuesday during a visit to energy-rich Kazakhstan, overseeing an agreement to allow military hardware for French forces fighting in Afghanistan to pass through Kazakh territory and clinching a raft of lucrative energy deals. Sen. McCain says US Afghan policy must be based on proposition Taliban, al-Qaida, are alliesWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says Obama administration policy decisions in Afghanistan shouldn’t be based on viewing the insurgent Taliban and the al-Qaida terrorist network as separate and distinct issues. Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for blast at UN food agency that killed 5
World markets buoyed by recovery hopes as Australia’s bank raises interest rates
Obama to travel to Counterterrorism Center, meet with lawmakers on Afghanistan and PakistanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama keeps his attention on global terror and security matters on Tuesday, as he continues a series of meetings with advisers and others on Afghanistan. Indonesian Quake Official Death Toll Rises to 704, many people still missing
World markets higher as US services sector improves, Australia hikes interest ratesBANGKOK — World stock markets rose Tuesday after the U.S. service sector, a mainstay of the world’s No. 1 economy, showed growth for the first time in a year and Australia raised interest rates as its recovery strengthens. Defense ministry: 10 Afghan troops die in fightingKABUL, Afghanistan — The defense ministry says 10 Afghan soldiers have died and more than 100 insurgents have been killed or wounded in fighting in the south and east of the country. Oil rises above $70 in Asia investors eye global stocks, US dollarSINGAPORE — Oil prices above $71 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as a jump in global stock markets boosted investor confidence. Clinton, Gates say US retains goal of defeating al-Qaida, but rethink of strategy appropriateWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s top defense and diplomacy advisers said the United States retains the Afghanistan war goal that he outlined just two months into his presidency — to sideline al-Qaida — but changing circumstances require a reassessment of how to get there. Dalai Lama and Obama postpone meeting during Tibetan monk’s visit to WashingtonWASHINGTON — A decision by Barack Obama to postpone his first meeting as president with the Dalai Lama is overshadowing a visit to Washington this week by the exiled spiritual leader of Tibet’s Buddhists. |
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PADANG, Indonesia — Rescuers rushed back into the rubble Tuesday after a woman’s cries for help were reported coming from a collapsed hotel six days after Indonesia’s devastating earthquake — but the search was in vain.
