Germany’s Merkel looks to rocky new term (AFP)
Iran test-fires two long-range missiles (AFP)
Afghan cabinet minister escapes Taliban attack (Reuters)
Manila hit over aid delay after storm kills 140 (Reuters)
Polanski to fight extradition after Zurich arrest (Reuters)
Honduras resists pressure over ousted leader Zelaya (Reuters)
Merkel aims for quick coalition deal with FDP (Reuters)
U.S. commander offers troop options for Afghanistan (Reuters)
Iran flexes muscle ahead of talks with major powers (Reuters)
Yanks clinch AL East, home-field through playoffs (AP)