Tuesday, June 26, 2012

World News Briefs -- June 26, 2012 (Evening Edition)



Turkey Brands Syria A 'Clear Threat' And Vows To Retaliate Over Downed Fighter Jet As Nato Rejects Military Intervention -- Daily Mail

* Turkish Prime Minister promises change of attitude to Syrian military
* Government response will take 'necessary steps by determining time, place and method'
* Bloodshed continues as Syrian government forces and rebels locked in fighting in Damascus today

Turkey today branded its former ally Syria 'a clear and imminent threat' as its Prime Minister vented his fury over the downing of one of its fighter jets.

In his most outspoken criticism of the Damascus regime, Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to retaliate against the 'heinous act' and promised a change of military attitude to any Syrian officer approaching the common border.

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MIDDLE EAST

Assad says Syria 'in a state of war'. Assad says Syria at war as battle reaches capital.

Turkey dubs Syria 'a clear threat', vows to retaliate. Turkish PM warns Syria after plane shooting.

Syrian Free Army capture army base near Aleppo.

Activists: Syrian rebels clash with elite troops. Syria: Damascus hit by some of heaviest fighting since start of uprising.

U.N. rights investigator in Syria for first talks: sources.

Syria: US accuses UN of 'colossal failure'.

Assad supporters suspected in new Beirut incidents.

Kuwait government submits resignation.

Putin to Israel: Don't rush to strike Iran.

Putin visits West Bank, tours key Christian shrine.

ASIA

China has forced refugees back to Myanmar conflict zone: group.

Khost province still frustrates U.S. troops.

Militants kill 13 Pakistani troops, beheading 7.

In Kashmir, killing ebbs, but killers roam free.

North Korea makes new nuclear threat.

Both Koreas suffering worst drought in a century.

Bo Xilai denies knowledge of how Neil Heywood died in China.

China's bloggers push for change, one click at a time.

AFRICA

Egypt's new president to pick woman, Christian VPs.

Egypt court rejects army powers to arrest civilians.

Uganda abandons landslide rescue bid for buried.

Rwanda FM slams claims it supports Congo rebels.

South Africa must reform white-dominated economy: Zuma.

Climate studies show: Somali pirates take summer vacations, too.

EUROPE

Ukraine court hears Tymoshenko appeal.

Leaders weigh urgent steps as Europe summit nears.

Spain poised for downgrade to junk as swaps near records.

Cyprus becomes 5th eurozone state to seek bailout.

MI5 fighting 'astonishing' level of cyber-attacks.

Queen to begin two-day Northern Ireland visit.

AMERICAS

Obama warns on healthcare ruling.

Paraguay's Lugo says only miracle can reinstate him.

Mexico's Pena Nieto with big poll lead before election.

Bolivia police in new clashes over pay demands.

DEA Honduras raid part of aggressive drug strategy.

Shootout in Mexico City airport kills three policemen.

Haitians protest against Port-au-Prince shanty eviction.

U.S. blood supply at dangerously low levels: Red Cross.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Qaeda members fled U.S.-backed strike to Oman: paper.

UK domestic spy chief warns of possible return of Iran state-sponsored terror.

African terrorist groups starting to cooperate, U.S. says.

Extremist triangle a growing threat to Africa and America.

Arab Spring provided new breeding ground for British terrorists – spy chief.

Norwegian terrorist trained in Yemen 'operational': Report.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Facebook's email switch prompts criticism by users.

News Corp confirms it is considering split.

After Facebook debacle, can investors trust the IPO process?

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