Ivory Coast Gbagbo Camp Says Threat Of Force Unjust (reuters)
Reuters – The government of Ivory Coast incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo said on Saturday a threat of force by West African leaders calling for him to step down after last month’s disputed election was “unjust.” Read more
Suicide Bomber Kills 40 In Pakistan (reuters)
Reuters – A suicide bomber attacked a crowd of people waiting for aid in Pakistan on Saturday, killing at least 40 of them, officials said, showing militants’ ability to strike despite army offensives. Read more
Kabul Raid Kills Two After U.s. Embassy Threat: Isaf (reuters)
Reuters – Afghan and foreign troops killed two men during a raid in downtown Kabul after receiving a “credible threat” to attack the U.S. Embassy in the capital, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said on Saturday. Read more
Suspected Suicide Bombing In Pakistan Kills At Least 12 (reuters)
Reuters – A suspected suicide bomber attacked a gathering of people receiving aid in northwest Pakistan on Saturday and at least 12 people were killed, government officials said. The toll was expected to rise. Read more
Blast At Catholic Church In Philippines (reuters)
Reuters – A crude bomb exploded on Saturday in the roof of a Roman Catholic church at a police base on a Muslim-dominated southern island in the Philippines wounding six people, an army spokesman said. Read more