Pirate error: Somali brigands accidentally attack French navy and end up in the brigPARIS — Somali pirates in two skiffs fired on a French navy vessel early Wednesday after apparently mistaking it for a commercial boat, the French military said. The French ship gave chase and captured five suspected pirates. African bishops speak of Obama election in religious terms, at odds with US counterpartsVATICAN CITY — African bishops attending a Vatican meeting are speaking about the election of Barack Obama in divine terms — putting them very much at odds with many of their U.S. counterparts. China envoy says North Korea’s new attitude on nuclear talks is step in the right directionBEIJING — China’s top envoy on North Korean issues said Wednesday that Pyongyang’s readiness to hold discussions with the U.S. is a positive development that could pave the way for a resumption of stalled international talks on the North’s nuclear program. Oil up to near $71 in afternoon European trading on increased optimism over global recoveryVIENNA — Oil prices hovered near $71 a barrel Wednesday as the market awaited new U.S. inventory figures amid increased optimism that a global economic recovery will boost crude demand. Berlin police launch search of suspected Islamic extremists allegedly plotting Russia attackBERLIN — Authorities in Berlin on Wednesday searched more than two dozen buildings connected to three alleged Islamic extremists suspected of planning to carry out attacks in Russia. AP interview: Russian drug control chief urges more aggressive US action against Afghan drugsMOSCOW — Russia’s counter-narcotics chief on Wednesday criticized U.S. and NATO anti-drug efforts in Afghanistan as inadequate and called for joint action against the Afghan heroin flooding into the former Soviet Union. Greece’s new Socialist PM promises Greeks ‘time to breathe’ before they face economic crisisATHENS, Greece — Greece’s new Socialist prime minister took charge Wednesday, promising Greeks “time to breathe” before they face the realities of a rapidly cooling economy compromised by high state spending and a soaring public debt. Hundreds rally in Moscow on 3rd anniversary of Politkovskaya’s killing, call for justiceMOSCOW — Hundreds of people urged Russian authorities to find and punish the killers of journalists and human rights activists in Russia, rallying Wednesday to mark the third anniversary of the killing of Anna Politkovskaya. French nature lovers discover huge dino footprints in sauropod stomping groundPARIS — Now that’s one big foot. Reports: Russia’s foreign minister says new US missile defense plan less threateningMOSCOW — Russian’s new agencies are reporting that the foreign minister says the new U.S. missile defense plan looks less threatening than a Bush-era program scrapped by President Barack Obama. European markets drift lower as third quarter earnings season starts in earnestLONDON — European stock markets fell modestly Wednesday after big gains the previous day as investors prepared for the start of the third-quarter corporate reporting season. Greece’s new Socialist government is formally sworn in, ending 5 years of conservative ruleATHENS, Greece — Greece’s new Socialist government was formally sworn in Wednesday, and now most get to grips with pledges to revive a rapidly cooling economy compromised by excess state spending and a soaring public debt. Trial of suspected IRA dissident resumes in Lithuania behind closed doorsVILNIUS, Lithuania — The trial of a suspected Irish Republican Army dissident accused of trying to purchase weapons and explosives in Lithuania resumed Wednesday with defense attempts to get the prosecutor dismissed. Julius Baer buys ING’s Swiss subsidiary for $505 million in cashZURICH — Julius Baer, Switzerland’s largest private bank, said Wednesday it is buying the Swiss subsidiary of Dutch bank ING for 520 million Swiss francs ($505 million) in cash. France says Somali pirates attack French military vessel, 5 suspected pirates capturedPARIS — Somali pirates in two skiffs fired on a French navy vessel early Wednesday after apparently mistaking it for a commercial boat, the French military said. The French ship gave chase and captured five suspected pirates. Costco 4th-quarter profit slips partly on stronger dollar, but tops analysts’ estimatesNEW YORK — Costco Wholesale Corp. said Wednesday that its fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 6 percent, partly on the stronger dollar and increased employee benefit costs, but results beat analysts’ estimates. Asian stock markets extend gains amid renewed faith in global recovery; Europe little changedHONG KONG — Asian stock markets and oil prices extended their advance Wednesday amid renewed faith a recovery in the global economy was sustainable. European shares were little changed. Thousands of Romanian workers protest low wages outside government HQ; traffic blockedBUCHAREST, Romania — Thousands of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters to demanded leaders do something to increase their pay. French envoy calls for substantial nuclear talks on NKorea
Police break up second day of anti-IMF protest in IstanbulISTANBUL — Protesters hurled firebombs at banks and police and smashed shop windows in a second day of protests Wednesday against the International Monetary Fund. Israeli woman, Americans potential Nobel chemistry winnersSTOCKHOLM — If Nobel judges are looking to improve the balance of women winning the chemistry prize, Israeli scientist Ada Yonath could be a strong candidate when the award is announced Wednesday. Chinese dissidents top Nobel Peace Prize speculation in 20th anniversary year of TiananmenOSLO — Chinese dissidents are leading the odds of winning the Nobel Peace Prize this year, the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre and the 60th since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. Oil rises above $71 in Asia on increased optimism over global economic recovery
Speaker of Irish parliament to resign rather than face no-confidence vote in expenses scandalDUBLIN — The embattled speaker of Ireland’s parliament says he will resign rather than face a no-confidence vote demanded by opposition leaders over his lavish spending on staff and travel. 3 British men accused of participating in terrorist plot to blow up trans-Atlantic flightsLONDON — A British prosecutor accused three men Tuesday of conspiring with the mastermind of a plot to kill thousands of airline passengers by blowing up their trans-Atlantic flights using liquid explosives. Eiffel Tower lit up with colors of Turkish flagPARIS — The Eiffel Tower has been lit up in red and white, the colors of the Turkish flag, as part of festivities in a French cultural season celebrating Turkey. French company trumpets cost savings of tires, shows legendary Michelin Man battling gas pumpNEW YORK — Michelin rolled out a global media campaign on Tuesday that touts the cost savings of its tires as it fights for market share in an increasingly competitive market. List of Greece’s new Socialist governmentATHENS, Greece — A list of Greece’s government ministers announced Tuesday, after Sunday’s election victory by the Socialist PASOK party. The Cabinet comprises 15 ministers and 20 deputies. Greece’s Socialist prime minister sworn in after landslide election win, names new CabinetATHENS, Greece — Greece’s new Socialist Prime Minister George Papandreou will personally handle foreign affairs in the Cabinet he announced Tuesday, which merges existing portfolios, creates a new Environment Ministry and places women in key posts. VP Biden heading to visits with NATO allies Poland, Romania, Czech Republic in late OctoberWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden is heading to Europe to meet with NATO allies. |
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