Russian ships leave Libya, head west
TRIPOLI, Libya, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Russian warships are leaving the Libyan capital after a three-day official visit and are steaming to the Caribbean, military officials say.

Analyst: Zimbabweans upset by impasse
PRETORIA, South Africa, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Zimbabweans are outraged over the impasse in power-sharing talks between President Robert Mugabe and opposition leaders, an analyst says.

Intel says Iran meddling in Iraq-U.S. deal
BAGHDAD, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- The commander of U.S. forces in Iraq says reports indicate Iran tried to squelch an agreement allowing U.S. troops to stay in Iraq after the year's end.

Iraqi PM: British troops can leave
BAGHDAD, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- British combat troops are "not necessary for maintaining security" in southern Iraq, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki told a British newspaper.

Israel still a key to U.S. Jewish vote
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Leaders of the U.S. Jewish community say support for Israel remains an important attribute for both Barack Obama and John McCain.

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•	Violence in Iraq kills 13

» Israel

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•	Olmert: Linking cease-fire to Shalit wrong
•	Scientist creates, enhances, flower scent

» Iran

•	Intel says Iran meddling in Iraq-U.S. deal
•	Iranian actress's attire draws Muslim ire
•	Iran names new Russian envoy

» Gaza Strip/Palestine

•	Fatah, Hamas reps may meet in Cairo
•	Qurei: Palestinians want Jerusalem in deal
•	Israeli prime minister backs withdrawal

» Lebanon & Jordan

•	U.S. Embassy Appeals for Information on Americans Missing in Lebanon
•	Syria drops bid for IAEA
•	Russian ships head for Syria, Caribbean