Nigeria chafes at tougher U.S. air security rule (Reuters)
Reuters – Nigeria urged the United States on Tuesday to reconsider its decision to require tighter security for Nigerian air travelers in the wake of the botched bombing of a Detroit-bound airliner.
Blair to face Iraq war inquiry, big demand for seats (Reuters)
Reuters – Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will make his hugely-anticipated appearance before an official inquiry into the Iraq War in late January or early February, the inquiry team said on Tuesday.
Brazil death toll from floods, mudslides rises to 64 (Reuters)
Reuters – Rescue crews on Saturday intensified the search for victims at a plush Brazilian beach resort ravaged by mudslides and flooding that have killed at least 64 people in three states.
Bin Laden daughter should be free to quit Iran: Saudi Arabia (Reuters)
Reuters – Saudi Arabia urged Iran on Saturday to allow a daughter of Osama bin Laden, who fled house arrest and sought refuge in the Saudi embassy in Tehran, to leave the country if she wishes.
