World -- January 9, 2006

• 12 killed in US helicopter crash in Iraq
• Brazil's mission leaves for Haiti to investigate Bacellar's death
• Canada closes embassy in Jordan
• First Hamas TV channel airs in Gaza
• Hamas threatens to kidnap Israeli soldiers

• Iran terms ongoing talks with Russia positive
• Iran accuses US of seeking to impede Tehran-Moscow ties
• Israeli police allows Palestinians to campaign in East Jerusalem for legislative election
• Israel to allow campaigning in Jerusalem: Palestinian candidate
• New Tube strike begins in London

• Paris confirms release of French hostage in Iraq
• Quake felt in western coast of Turkey
• Roundup: 17 US military personnel killed over weekend in Iraq
• Riyadh, Damascus highlight need for strong Lebanese-Syrian ties
• Russia wants to boost Europe-bound gas supply via Belarus

• Six people test positive for bird flu in Turkey
• Sri Lankan president still for peace with Tiger rebels
• Solidarity among politicians as doctors to bring Sharon out of deep sedation
• Syrian president pays surprise visit to Egypt