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Homeland chief warns against anti-Muslim backlash
The U.S. Homeland Security secretary says she is working to prevent a possible wave of anti-Muslim sentiment after the shootings at Fort Hood in Texas. (AP, 5:10 a.m.)
Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa
China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in concessional loans to African nations over the next three years and said Beijing would cancel the government debts of some of the poorest of those countries, as the Asian powerhouse looked to deflect criticism that its investments in the continent were motivated purely by greed. (AP Business Writer, 5:01 a.m.)
Saudis take mountain from Yemen rebels
Saudi Arabian forces have taken control of a mountain straddling the border with Yemen and cleared it of Shiite rebels, in five days of fighting that saw three soldiers killed and 15 wounded, the assistant defense minister said on Sunday. (AP, 3:53 a.m.)
Peres: Don’t give up on peace process
ISRAEL TEL AVIV - Israel’s president yesterday called on Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to rescind his decision to stand down, invoking the memory of Yitzhak Rabin at a public commemoration for the assassinated Israeli premier. Shimon Peres spoke to a crowd of thousands at the square where Rabin was gunned down. Peres recalled that along with Rabin, he and Abbas ... (Associated Press, 12:40 a.m.)
Yemen rebels say Saudi bombardments hit stronghold
Saudi warplanes and artillery bombarded a Shiite rebel stronghold in northern Yemen Saturday for a third straight day, according to the rebel fighters, and Yemen's president vowed to wipe out the insurrection. (Associated Press Writer, 11/7/09)
Peres calls on Palestinian leader not to quit
Israel's president on Saturday called on Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to rescind his decision to stand down, invoking the memory of Yitzhak Rabin at a public commemoration for the assassinated Israeli premier. (AP, 11/7/09)
Saudi won't bar hajj pilgrims over swine flu fears
The Saudi health minister said Saturday that the kingdom will not bar anyone considered high-risk for swine flu from performing the hajj pilgrimage this year, though he urged countries where pilgrims set out from to take precautions. (Associated Press Writer, 11/7/09)
Iran releases 3 journalists jailed during rallies
Iranian authorities have released three journalists who were among more than 100 people arrested during pro-government and opposition street demonstrations this week, the country's official news agency reported. (AP, 11/7/09)
Rival Lebanon factions agree on unity government
Lebanon's Syrian-backed factions finally agreed on a unity government proposed by their pro-Western rivals on Saturday, ending a four-month deadlock in the deeply divided country. (Associated Press Writer, 11/7/09)
Uncle: Fort Hood suspect loved US
The Palestinian uncle of Fort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan says his nephew loved America and wanted to serve his country. (AP, 11/7/09)