
	Europe: Proton beams circulate in Big Bang machine GENEVA (AP) -- Scientists switched on the world's largest atom smasher Friday night for the first time since the $10 billion machine suffered a spectacular failure more than a year ago. Full Story Economic developments around the globe A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: *** LONDON -- World stock markets fell amid mounting concerns about the pace of the U. Full Story Afghan police weak link in security force KABUL -- Underpaid, under-equipped and under-trained, Afghanistan's 93,000-member police force is the weak link in an ambitious security strategy to hand over defense of the country to Afghans so American and other foreign troops can go home. Full Story Iraq cleric's aide urges end to political crisis BAGHDAD -- A top aide to Iraq's Shiite spiritual leader on Friday urged the country's fractious political blocs to resolve a crisis over a key election law that threatens to delay national polls planned for January. Full Story 6 world powers press Iran on nuclear issue BRUSSELS -- Representatives of six world powers urged Iran on Friday to accept a U. Full Story Pakistan demands U.S. share Afghan blueprint ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan expressed fear Friday that a large increase in foreign troops in Afghanistan could push militants across the border into its territory and called on the U. Full Story World in Brief CDC: 4 in NC test positive for Tamiflu-resistant swine flu, first such U. Full Story Diplomat: Canada handed over Afghans for torture TORONTO (AP) -- A former senior Canadian diplomat in Afghanistan said Wednesday that top ranking Canadian officials ignored evidence that prisoners Canada handed over to Afghanistan’s intelligence service a few years ago were tortured. Full Story News in Brief Senate health bill to cost $849B WASHINGTON (AP) -- The political stakes enormous, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid launched long-awaited health care legislation Wednesday estimated to extend coverage to 94 percent of eligible Americans at a cost of $849 billion. Full Story Softball diplomacy HAVANA (AP) -- Softball has been a passion for Michael Eizenberg since he was a child, but the 63-year-old has never been as excited about a game as the one played Monday on a children’s ball field at a faded sports complex under Havana’s warm Caribbean sun. Full Story Splash! NASA moon crash struck lots of water LOS ANGELES -- The last time humans visited the moon, it seemed dry, barren and pretty close to useless. Full Story Obama hails expanded U.S. engagement in Asia TOKYO -- President Barack Obama declared Saturday that an era of American disengagement in the globe's fastest-growing region is over and warned that the U. Full Story 5,000 more European troops expected for Afghan war KABUL -- Britain's prime minister said Friday that Europe may send 5,000 more soldiers to Afghanistan -- affirming support for the NATO mission as the Obama administration nears a decision on increasing American troop levels. Full Story World in Brief Legal, political risks abound in NYC trial of 9/11 suspects; military to try 5 other detainees WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hauling the professed 9/11 mastermind and four alleged henchmen to a New York courthouse is a risky proposition for President Barack Obama. Full Story China investigates 2 deaths after flu vaccinations BEIJING (AP) -- Two people in China who received swine flu vaccinations died in the past week but at least one death appears unrelated to the vaccine and the other was being investigated. Full Story