Monday, September 10, 2012

World News Briefs -- September 10, 2012 (Evening Edition)



Scores Reported Dead In New Syria Clashes -- CNN

The new normal in Syria's civil war involves mass killings, torture and sexual violence, the United Nations said Monday.

Scores of people were reported dead in the latest reports of fighting between rebels and government forces in several cities, including Aleppo, where an embedded journalist revealed her view inside a recent street battle.

Journalist Tracey Shelton was covering the Noor Den al-Zenke rebels, who, like countless comrades across Syria, hope to win democratic reforms against the nation's decades-old regime.

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MIDDLE EAST

In policy shift, Turkey moving Syrian refugees inland or to camps.

Syrian defector says opposition can win.

UN peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi begins Syria mission.

Simultaneous bombs hit army compounds in Aleppo. Syria raises death toll in Aleppo blast to 30.

Sectarian fury, Syrian turmoil pressure Iraq's Maliki.

Iraq's fugitive VP convicted as attacks kill 92.

Timeline: Deadliest attacks in Iraq in 2012.

Palestinian protests turn violent in West Bank city of Hebron. At least 45 injured in Palestinian cost of living protests.

Iran says U.N. Syria envoy Brahimi to visit Tehran.

Israel 'could drop threat of imminent Iran attack'.

Israeli official says US refusal to give Iran nuclear ultimatum brings it closer to bomb.

"Frustrated" IAEA wants immediate access to Iran site.

Israeli PM: Terrorists will pay a price for rocket fire.

ASIA

Kim Jong-un gives fitness advice at Pyongyang gym.

Pakistan weary of hosting millions of Afghan refugees.

Afghans take control of Bagram prison but remain in dispute with US over hundreds behind bars.

Mystery absence of China leader fuels rumor frenzy.

Apec summit: Clinton warns Asia leaders over disputes.

Japan infuriates China by agreeing to buy disputed isles.

Suicide attack in Afghan city of Kunduz 'kills 16'.

Car bomb kills 10 in northwest Pakistan: officials.

Philippines: MILF makes another peace deal.

China factory output slowest in three years.

AFRICA

Egypt town's Muslim-Christian unrest speaks to bigger challenges.

Kenya Tana River renewed ethnic clashes kill 30.

Force for Congo faces money, credibility hurdles.

Bribery allegations blight Somalia election.

Gaddafi son's Libya trial to Be delayed by five months: Official.

Lonmin strike goes on as South Africa mine unrest spreads.

EUROPE

Carthaginian terms for Italy and Spain threaten Draghi bond plan.

Serbia says it has witness about organ harvesting.

Pussy riot fest held in Russia despite pressure.

Vladimir Putin compares 'weak' Siberian cranes to anti-Kremlin protesters.

French tycoon's threat shakes Socialist tax plan.

AMERICAS

Middle-class Mexicans snap up more products ‘Made in USA’.

Mexico: Authorities arrest three alleged Hezbollah members.

Venezuela drops arms trafficking charges against U.S. ship crew.

Mexico's Lopez Obrador leaves coalition to form new movement.

Chile march to honour Pinochet victims ends in violence.

Climate change pays a visit to the Caribbean and coral reefs suffer.

Millions without power in Havana and other parts of Cuba.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Pentagon: Guantanamo detainee dies; eighth fatality at facility.

Al Qaeda in the Maghreb commander dies in Mali: Algerian official.

Al-Qaida's No. 2 in Yemen killed in airstrike. Yemen 'kills key al-Qaeda leader Said al-Shihri'.

The end of al-Qaeda? On patrol in Yemen by Yuri Kozyrev.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

France's richest man Bernard Arnault sues over 'rich idiot' headline.

GoDaddy outage takes down millions Of sites, Anonymous member claims responsibility.

Insight: GM's Volt - The ugly math of low sales, high costs.

BP sells off Gulf of Mexico oil and gas assets.

What NFL ticket prices say about the economy.

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