(Al Jazeera English News Headlines: November 8, 2010) Signaling a shift in policy, U.S. President Barack Obama has backed India for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. This elevation of India on the global stage could be a major concern for Pakistan. In Myanmar, anti-government fighters unhappy with this weekend's flawed elections clashed with government troops, leading to the worst outbreak in violence in twenty years. Another eruption of Mount Merapi is expected in Indonesia.

(Al Jazeera English News Headlines: November 8, 2010) Signaling a shift in policy, U.S. President Barack Obama has backed India for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. This elevation of India on the global stage could be a major concern for Pakistan. In Myanmar, anti-government fighters unhappy with this weekend's flawed elections clashed with government troops, leading to the worst outbreak in violence in twenty years. Another eruption of Mount Merapi is expected in Indonesia.