Morning Brief: Iran blames suicide attack on U.S., Britain, and Pakistan

• Pakistani ground forces are moving deeper into South Waziristan.
• Afghan electoral authorities are refusing to accept the findings of an investigative panel that widespread was committed, necessitating a runoff.
• China plans to relocate 15,000 people from their homes near a lead smelter after thousands of children tested positive for lead poisoning.

Middle East

• Jordan's King Abdullah II warned the Obama administration against ignoring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Iran released Newsweek reporter Maziar Bahari almost four months after his arrest.
• Iraq's parliament ratified deals with Britain's BP and China's CNPC to developed the giant Rumaila oil field.

Africa

• No one will be given this year's Ibrahim prize for good governance in Africa, as the backers say they can't find a suitable candidate.
• Botswana's long-ruling Democratic Party was returned to power in this weekend's elections.
• The first Darfur-related trial to reach in the International Criminal Court at the Hague has begun.

Americas

• Two thousands police have been deployed to the streets of Rio De Janeiro after a gang shootout that left 14 dead.
• El Salvador got its first Cuban ambassador since the 1960s as the two countries restored diplomatic relations.
• The internationally-backed crisis talks in Honduras remain deadlocked.

Europe

• The E.U. has boosted aid to dairy farmers after weeks of protest.
• Ukraine has begun campaigning for next year's presidential election.
• Czech President Vaclav Klaus may be wavering in his opposition to the Lisbon treaty.