Thursday, March 24, 2011

World News Briefs -- March 24, 2011



New Libya Challenge: Qaddafi Forces March On Despite No-fly Zone -- Christian Science Monitor

The challenge for coalition forces in Libya is how to stop Qaddafi loyalists from attacking cities without harming civilians, a top US officer says. It is the classic dilemma of urban warfare.

Libyan forces loyal to Muammar Qaddafi are stepping up their operations and moving into and out of key western cities, despite reports that some of these troops have pulled back, a top US military officer said Wednesday.

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MIDDLE EAST

Jerusalem blast raises fears of growing violence.

Rockets from Gaza hit deep into southern Israel.

Syria unrest: Deraa protesters march at funeral. At least 25 Syrian protesters killed, hospital says.

Three injured in clashes between republican guards, army in south Yemen. Yemeni parliament agrees to impose emergency law.

Seven Estonian tourists abducted in Lebanon.

EU envoy defends Bahrain police amid unrest.

Jordan aims to avoid unrest with dialogue on sweeping reforms.

ASIA

Tokyo tap water unfit for infants; radiation warning on 11 vegetables.

US soldier gets 24 years for murders of 3 Afghans.

North Korea must make serious offer on nuke talks, Clinton says.

Suicide attack kills 5 and injures 36 in northwest Pakistan.

Indian PM denies payoffs amid atomic pact debate.

AFRICA

Coalition airstrikes in Libya enter 6th day. Gaddafi presses key rebel cities. French strike deep in Libya, targeting arms flow. Western air strikes fail to dislodge Gaddafi armor. France pursues Libya air strikes, NATO talks. Libya operation 'may last weeks'.

Kenyan forces 'cross Somali border to fight al-Shabab'.

U.S. says Egypt vote shouldn't be rushed. Gates reassures Egypt over war in neighboring Libya.

Satellite images show build-up of northern forces in Sudan’s Abyei region.

EUROPE

Portugal PM Jose Socrates resigns after budget rejected. Portugal may seek bailout loan of around EUR80 billion - official. Portugal's crisis gatecrashes Euro summit.

Ukraine Gongadze murder: ex-President Kuchma charged.

Germany steps away from European unity.

Hague urges quick NATO command of Libya operation.

'Serious' cyber attack on EU bodies before summit.

AMERICAS

In U.S. poll, 60 percent back Libya military action.

Drug wars push deeper into Central America.

Bolivia's Morales to take Chile sea dispute to court.

Nicaragua opposition unites to contest legality of President Ortega's candidacy.

Fidel Castro apologizes after party post comments caused a stir.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

For al-Qaida, Detroit was just the cheapest flight.

Guantanamo prosecutors apologize for comparing Indians to al Qaida.

U.S. finds no organized Al Qaeda presence in Libya opposition, officials say.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil hits 30-month high. Natural gas prices also rise.

Iraq unveils ambitious plan to boost oil output.

Goldman CEO says ex-director spilled secrets.

Special report: The revolution in central banking.

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