UN climate summit of 100 world leaders puts spotlight on China and India
Asia leading global recovery but too early to exit stimulus measures, ADB saysBEIJING — The Asian Development Bank raised its growth forecasts for China and India on Tuesday and said the region is leading a global recovery but warned against ending stimulus efforts too quickly. AP Interview: UN climate chief says China poised to take lead on global warmingUNITED NATIONS — China’s ambition to grow quickly but cleanly soon may vault it to “front-runner” status — far ahead of the United States — in taking on global warming, the U.N. climate chief said Monday. AP sources: Obama may expand terror strikes instead of bulking up US force in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama may change course again as the war worsens in Afghanistan, steering away from the comprehensive counterinsurgency strategy he laid out this spring and toward a narrower focus on counterterror operations aimed at al-Qaida. AP sources: Obama weighs more drone strikes instead of bulking up US force in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The White House is looking at expanding counterterror operations in Pakistan to refocus on eliminating al-Qaida instead of mounting a major military escalation in Afghanistan. Colo. alleged terror plotter appears in court as government steps up watch for transit attacksDENVER — A judge ordered an Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer to be held pending a detention hearing Thursday, as the government warned law enforcement around the nation Monday about the danger of an attack on mass transit. Justice official: Agency committed to helping tribes fight crime, violence in Indian CountryALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S. Department of Justice is committed to helping American Indian communities battle a rising tide of violence against women and children, gang activity and other crime, a top agency official said Monday. Timeline of events in NYC terror probeDENVER — A timeline leading to the arrests of Najibullah Zazi, his father and an associate in a terror investigation, according to arrest warrant affidavits prepared by FBI special agents, public statements and public records: Terror suspect’s arrest in Denver sparks federal warnings on danger of mass transit attacksDENVER — Counterterrorism officials are warning mass transit systems around the nation to step up patrols because of fears an Afghanistan-born immigrant under arrest in Colorado may have been plotting with others to detonate backpack bombs aboard New York City trains. AP sources: Obama may expand drone strikes instead of bulking up US force in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s strategy against al-Qaida may shift away from more troops in Afghanistan and toward more drone strikes against terrorist targets. Colo. terror plot appears in court as government steps up watch for transit attacksDENVER — A judge ordered an Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer to be held pending a detention hearing Thursday, as the government warned law enforcement around the nation Monday about the danger of an attack on mass transit. Colo. terror plot suspect appears in court as government steps up watch for transit attacksDENVER — A judge ordered an Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer to be held pending a detention hearing Thursday, as the government warned law enforcement around the nation Monday about the danger of an attack on mass transit. Earthquake kills at least 11 in remote, mountainous Bhutan, shakes northeast IndiaGAUHATI, India — A 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook the remote mountain nation of Bhutan on Monday, killing at least 11 people, damaging an ancient monastery and forcing hundreds to flee, officials said. At least 15 people were also injured. Britain’s Brown says world leaders must attend Copenhagen summit to strike climate pactLONDON — World leaders need to attend a key climate change summit in Copenhagen to avert the “grave danger” that nations will fail to agree a new global pact tackling climate change, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown declared Monday. AP Interview: UN climate chief says China poised to take leadUNITED NATIONS — As the United States lags on climate legislation, China is poised to join the European Union in claiming “front-runner” status among nations battling climate change, the U.N. climate chief said Monday. Earthquake kills at least 7 in remote, mountainous BhutanGAUHATI, India — A 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook the remote mountain nation of Bhutan on Monday, killing at least seven people when their houses collapsed and damaging buildings across the region, officials said. Pakistan says Swedes arrested among 13 foreigners under investigation for ties to al-QaidaISLAMABAD — Pakistan said Monday it was investigating a group of foreigners — including a Swedish man once held at the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay — for ties to al-Qaida after they were detained on immigration offenses. Strong earthquake shakes Bhutan and India’s northeast, unclear if any injuriesGAUHATI, India — A 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook the remote mountain nation of Bhutan and India’s northeastern Assam state Monday, sending people running into the streets and damaging schools and homes, officials said. There were no early reports of injuries. Head of Pakistani Islamist group that India accuses in Mumbai assault put under house arrestLAHORE, Pakistan — The leader of a banned Islamist group that India has accused of carrying out attacks on its financial capital late last year was placed under house arrest again Monday. Colo. terror plot suspect, 2 others, due in federal court on charges of lying to authoritiesDENVER — An Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer faced a court appearance Monday as the government warned law enforcement around the nation about the danger of an attack on mass transit. Police say attack on Pakistani provincial minister foiled, suicide bomber blows himself upPESHAWAR, Pakistan — Police officers foiled a plan to assassinate a regional education minister in northwestern Pakistan when they took on four militants in a gunbattle Monday that ended with a teenage suicide bomber blowing himself up, police said. FBI: Notes on bomb-making in handwriting of airport shuttle driver arrested in terror plotDENVER — Investigators said they found notes describing how to make bombs in the handwriting of an airport shuttle driver arrested as part of a terrorism investigation, and they also discovered his fingerprints on materials — batteries and a scale — that could be used to make explosives. Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr feast to end holy fasting month of RamadanA look at how Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a three-day feast that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Pakistan gains upper hand against Taliban fighters while Afghan unrest spirals out of controlISLAMABAD — A successful army offensive, a shift in public opinion against the militants and the killing of top Taliban leaders have given grounds for cautious optimism in Pakistan as progress across the border in Afghanistan appears stalled amid spiraling violence and postelection turmoil. 2 Colorado men, 1 NYC man arrested on charges of making false statements to FBI in terror caseAURORA, Colo. — The arrest of a Colorado airport shuttle driver as part of a terrorism investigation reveals a murky plot that involved him receiving explosives training with al-Qaida in Pakistan and downloading instructions on his computer on how to build bombs. 2 Colorado men, 1 New York City man arrested in federal terror probeDENVER — A 24-year-old Colorado airport shuttle driver and his father were arrested on formal charges of making false statements to federal agents in an ongoing terror investigation, and a third man was arrested in New York City on the same charges, the Justice Department said Sunday. 2 Colorado men, 1 NYC man arrested for making false statements in federal terror probeDENVER — The FBI arrested a 24-year-old Colorado man on charges of making false statements to federal agents in an ongoing terror investigation, and supporting documents contend the man admitted receiving weapons and explosives training from al-Qaida in Pakistan. Army: Taliban commander dies from wounds suffered during capture in Pakistan’s Swat ValleyISLAMABAD — A feared Taliban commander known for beheading opponents died in custody Sunday from wounds sustained during a fierce firefight with Pakistani security forces last week, the military said. Asian leaders aim to press greater voice on global financial decisions, will face demands tooWASHINGTON — Asian leaders at this week’s economic summit will demand a greater voice in the way global financial institutions make crucial decisions. Likewise, the world’s established powers will have some demands of their own. Pakistan official says bomb blast kills 2 people at security checkpoint in country’s northwestPESHAWAR, Pakistan — A Pakistani official says a bomb blast has killed two people at a security checkpoint in the country’s northwest. |
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