Times LIVE 'Nul Points' for Tony Blair as EU president – but David Miliband sounds like a … Telegraph.co.uk As Tony Blair's chances of becoming European president fade, the Foreign Secretary is hitting all the right notes, says Matthew d'Ancona. By Matthew d'Ancona It's always the same, isn't it?
Ha’aretz Clinton meets with Netanyahu in Jerusalem Ha’aretz Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was set to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, a few hours after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas rejected a US proposal for the renewal of peace talks. The top US diplomat arrived in … Clinton meets Abbas and Israel to push peace talks Reuters Clinton makes personal bid to resume Mideast talks The Associated Press At Abu Dhabi, PA resists US pressure to renew peace talks Jerusalem Post Ynetnews
guardian.co.uk Somali pirates move British couple inland Reuters MOGADISHU, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Somali pirates said on Saturday that a British couple captured in the Indian Ocean more than a week ago had been moved deeper into central Somalia after a row between rival pirate gangs. … Government rules out ransom deal BBC News Somali Pirates Move Kidnapped British Couple to Land Voice of America Somali pirates: Western boats 'loot' Somali fish The Associated Press AFP
Washington Post Clinton's Pakistan visit reveals widespread distrust of U.S. Los Angeles Times Even well-mannered college students and respected journalists question Washington's intentions in Pakistan. Some compare US drone missile strikes to terrorism
Telegraph.co.uk Abdullah Abdullah leans toward boycott of run-off Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah is leaning toward pulling out of the Nov. 7 run-off election but may be using the threat as a “negotiating ploy” with President Hamid Karzai, a Western diplomatic source ..
CBS News Iranian Lawmakers Reject Nuclear Deal Voice of America By VOA News Senior Iranian lawmakers have rejected a UN-backed uranium enrichment deal designed to ease concerns about Iran's nuclear program. The head of the parliament's national security committee, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, told state media Saturday the ..
guardian.co.uk Government rules out ransom deal BBC News The government has refused to make a ransom payment to Somali pirates who have kidnapped a British couple. Paul, 59, and Rachel Chandler, 55, from Kent, were taken hostage by gunmen as they sailed their yacht in the Indian Ocean in the early hours of ..
Telegraph.co.uk Six Afghans arrested for attack on UN staff CNN International An Afghan police officer guards an ambulance carrying victims of the attack that killed five UN personnel.
BBC News Karzai team in crisis talks to avert vote boycott CNN Afghan President Hamid Karzai is taking part in a runoff election for his seat next week. Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai's representatives were holding eleventh-hour talks Saturday with those of main rival Abdullah Abdullah … Taliban again overshadow vote in south Afghan bastion Reuters India Abdullah on verge of quitting Afghanistan poll guardian.co.uk Hillary Clinton: Afghanistan vote legitimate even if Abdullah boycotts Telegraph.co.uk ABC Online
ABC News Typhoon Smashes Philippines, Killing at Least 7 Voice of America By VOA News A powerful typhoon smashed through the Philippines early Saturday, killing at least seven people and bringing new floods to areas still recovering from two earlier storms. Officials in the Philippines say the immediate danger from Mirinae, … Thousands flee Philippines typhoon Aljazeera.net Fresh storm batters Philippines BBC News Fourth typhoon in month hits Philippines CNN International Bloomberg
