Afghan Challenger Plans To Call For Vote Boycott (ap)
AP – Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s challenger plans to call for a boycott of next Saturday’s runoff election in hopes of forcing a postponement of the vote until the spring. Read more
Clinton Makes Personal Bid To Resume Mideast Talks (ap)
AP – U.S. hopes of reviving Mideast peace talks appeared shaky Saturday after a senior Palestinian official said the Palestinians are unlikely to resume negotiations if Israel does not halt Jewish settlement building. Read more
Vatican To Decide Each Case Of Anglican Priests (ap)
AP – The Vatican said Saturday that married Anglican priests will be admitted to the Catholic priesthood on a case-by-case basis as Rome makes it easier for disillusioned conservative Anglicans to convert. Read more
Afghan Official: 8 Linked To Un Attack Arrested (ap)
AP – Authorities have arrested eight people, including one in Saudi Arabia, in connection with this week’s deadly attack on a guest house used by United Nations employees, the Afghan intelligence chief said Saturday. He said those arrested claimed the assailants came from Pakistan’s Swat Valley. Read more
Somali Pirates: Western Boats ‘loot’ Somali Fish (ap)
AP – Somali pirates who are demanding $7 million in ransom for a British sailing couple said Saturday that boats from other countries are plundering Somalia’s fish-rich waters. Read more