Centredaily.com: World http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Centredaily.com en-us Copyright 2009 Centredaily.com World 60 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:28 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive Workbench support@centredaily.com Venezuela captures wanted Colombian fugitive http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1637220.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1637220.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:27 EST Venezuelan authorities have captured a former Colombian official wanted for collaborating with outlawed right-wing paramilitary fighters. Swiss police: man attacked by bear in park http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1637198.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1637198.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:42 EST A bear has attacked a man who entered its enclosure at a new park in Switzerland, and a policeman opened fire on the animal to defend the intruder. Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1637035.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1637035.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:21 EST Hamas announced Saturday evening that it has reached an agreement with other militant groups in Gaza to stop firing rockets at southern Israeli towns to prevent retaliatory attacks. McCain links political correctness to shootings http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1637019.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1637019.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:47 EST Sen. John McCain says he has no doubt that "political correctness" played a role in preventing concerns about the alleged Fort Hood gunman from reaching the right people. Saudi: 4 pilgrims die of swine flu before hajj http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1637004.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1637004.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:01 EST Saudi health officials announced the first deaths from swine flu of this year's annual pilgrimage to Mecca, as four pilgrims succumbed to the disease soon after arriving in Saudi Arabia. Azerbaijan threatens force over Nagorno-Karabakh http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636989.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636989.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:26 EST President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan said Saturday his nation may resort to military force if talks with Armenia on resolving a long-standing territorial dispute produce no result. Reports: 101-yr-old Brazil architect back at work http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636914.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636914.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:37 EST Famed 101-year-old Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer is reportedly back at work just weeks after surgery for gallstones and an intestinal tumor. Afghan road builder's dream thwarted by violence http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636893.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636893.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:07 EST Khalid Khan stares through the dusty window pane, down across the rooftops of the capital, and wonders if they really know where he lives. McCain says he enjoyed reading Sarah Palin book http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636882.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636882.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:37 EST U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin's new memoir and downplayed any tension between their campaign aides as "no big deal." Germany to send trial observer to NY http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636875.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636875.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:12 EST A German government official says the nation will send an observer to the upcoming trial in New York of the professed mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks and four accused henchmen. Iraq working for release of Americans held in Iran http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636874.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636874.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:12 EST An Iraqi official says Baghdad has contacted Tehran in a bid to secure the release of three Americans detained in Iran, but has received no reply. Rocket hits outside luxury hotel in Afghan capital http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636870.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636870.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:17 EST A rocket hit outside the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan's capital late Saturday, wounding two people, the Interior Ministry said. Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear sites http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636865.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636865.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:07 EST Iran will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack, a senior military commander said Saturday, reflecting the country's concern that Israel could make good on threats to strike militarily. Pope and Anglican leader agree on closer relations http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636855.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636855.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:37 EST After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI assured the archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday that he is still committed to seeking closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans. Life requested for US suspect in Italy murder case http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636834.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636834.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:52 EST Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game - charges the U.S. woman dismissed as "pure fantasy." Sri Lanka to release 136,000 Tamil war refugees http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636825.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636825.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:41 EST Sri Lanka will release next month the remaining 136,000 Tamil refugees still in the squalid and overrun government camps where they've been detained since the country's civil war ended six months ago, a top official said Saturday. Italian police arrest 2 linked to Mumbai attacks http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636815.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636815.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:56 EST Italian police on Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son who allegedly spent just over $200 to set up a reliable and untraceable phone network that was used by the militants who carried out last year's terror attacks in Mumbai, India. Buddhists from 2 Koreas hold joint ceremony http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636789.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636789.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:27 EST Buddhist monks from South and North Korea held a joint ceremony at a temple in the communist country Saturday in a continuation of civic exchanges between the nations despite a bloody naval skirmish earlier this month. Chavez praises alleged terrorist Carlos the Jackal http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636727.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636727.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:52 EST Hugo Chavez has defended the alleged terrorist mastermind Carlos the Jackal, saying the Venezuelan imprisoned in France was an important "revolutionary fighter" who supported the cause of the Palestinians. 3 men blow themselves up in Pakistani Kashmir http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636697.html http://www.centredaily.com/news/world/story/1636697.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:47 EST Three suspected militants blew themselves up as police gave chase Saturday in the Pakistani part of disputed Kashmir, authorities said.