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US military: No. 2 al-Qaida in Iraq leader killed (AP)

U.S. Rear Adm. Patrick Driscoll, spokesman for the Multi-National Force in Iraq, speaking a press conference at the heavily fortified Green Zone area in Baghdad, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 about Abu Qaswarah, seen on screen, top, left, the No. 2 leader of al-Qaida in Iraq.    American troops acting on a tip killed the No. 2 leader of al-Qaida in Iraq — a Moroccan known for his ability to recruit and motivate foreign fighters — in a raid in the northern city of Mosul, the U.S. military said Wednesday. The military statement described the man, known as Abu Qaswarah, as a charismatic leader who had trained in Afghanistan and managed to rally al-Qaida followers in Iraq despite U.S. and Iraqi security gains.  U.S. troops killed Abu Qaswarah, also known as Abu Sara, on Oct. 5 after coming under fire during a raid on a building that served as an al-Qaida in Iraq 'key command and control location for' in Mosul, the military said. (AP Photo/Ali Abbas, Pool)AP - American soldiers killed the alleged No. 2 leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, a Moroccan who trained in Afghanistan, recruited foreign fighters and ran operations in northern Iraq where Sunni insurgents remain a potent threat, the U.S. military said Wednesday.


Omar grows into Category 3 hurricane in Caribbean (AP)

Motorists drive their cars along the waterfront road of downtown Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, as Hurricane Omar approaches Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008.  Schools, businesses and a giant oil refinery closed Wednesday on several Caribbean islands in the path of Hurricane Omar. (AP Photo/Hillary Hodge)AP - Omar strengthened into a fierce Category 3 hurricane late Wednesday as it pummeled St. Croix with heavy rains and winds, sinking boats in the harbor, knocking down trees and forcing workers to shut down a major oil refinery.


Japan's PM says US bank bailout is 'insufficient' (AP) AP - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso said Thursday the U.S. bank bailout is "insufficient" and is contributing to the renewed plunge in global stock markets.
Iraq: US agrees to limited Iraqi jurisdiction (AP)

U.S. Rear Adm. Patrick Driscoll, spokesman for the Multi-National Force in Iraq, gestures as he gives an update on security operations in Iraq, during a news conference at the heavily fortified Green Zone area in Baghdad, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Ali Abbas, Pool)AP - American troops could face trial before Iraqi courts for major crimes committed off base and when not on missions, under a draft security pact hammered out in months of tortuous negotiations, Iraqi officials familiar with the accord said Wednesday.


Suicide attack kills 2 at Pakistani police station (AP) AP - A suicide bomber driving a minibus attacked a police station in northwest Pakistan on Thursday, wrecking the building and killing at least two police officers, officials said.
Pop diva Madonna, film-maker Ritchie to divorce (AFP)

Pop megastar Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie, seen here, have agreed to divorce(AFP/File/Max Nash)AFP - Pop megastar Madonna and her British film director husband Guy Ritchie announced plans to divorce on Wednesday after seven and half years of marriage, ending months of speculation about their relationship.


US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,183 (AP)

U.S soldiers take a break between missions in Baquba, in Diyala province, northeast of Baghdad, October 15, 2008. (Goran Tomasevic/Reuters)AP - As of Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at least 4,183 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.


Missing American's husband arrested in St. Maarten (AP) AP - Police in St. Maarten have arrested the husband of a missing Southern California woman on suspicion of involvement in her disappearance.
Football: Rooney double leaves Capello's England cruising (AFP)

Wayne Rooney of England controls the ball against Belarus during their World Cup 2010 qualification match in Minsk. England won 3-1 with two goals from Rooney.(AFP/Alexander Nemenov)AFP - Another Wayne Rooney double fired England to a 3-1 win over Belarus as Fabio Capello's squad made it four wins out of four on the road to South Africa 2010.


Iranian reformers wonder if Khatami can rise again (AP)

Former Irish President, Mary Robinson, visits an old building in the city of Yazd, Iran Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. Former heads of European governments visiting central Iran say that democratic reform is the best way for the Persian country to break out of international isolation. The remarks, made by several foreign dignitaries on a trip Wednesday to central Iran, reflect support for their host, former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)AP - It all seemed like the stirrings of a major political challenge to Iran's firebrand President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: schoolchildren serenaded the popular reformist leader he replaced and a hometown audience chanted Wednesday: "Our next president."