After a week mostly focused on Iraq and Mideast diplomacy, it's back to the economy for President Barack Obama, who will deliver remarks Friday on the August unemployment numbers. (rss.cnn.com)

Suriname's new president, former dictator Desi Bouterse, reassumed power Thursday after being sidelined for a week by an illness that he now confirms was a bout of dengue fever. Dengue fever - Dési Bouterse - Suriname - South America - Viral (feeds.boston.com)

A group of activists have hung up posters around Egypt's capital supporting the country's intelligence chief as a possible candidate in next year's presidential elections. (www.newsvine.com)

Mexican President Felipe Calderon will deliver a major speech Thursday, and ahead of that he released video clips touting his priorities — yet none refer to his war on drug cartels. Mexico - Drug cartel - President of Mexico - United States - Organized crime (pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)