Friday, February 25, 2011

World News Briefs -- February 25, 2011



Eyewitness Account: The Battle for Gaddafi's Capital -- Time Magazine

On Tuesday, Feb. 22, I woke up to the scrap-metal sound of a Kalashnikov outside my window. I looked at the clock. It was four in the morning. For three years, I lived in Libya as the only accredited western journalist in the country. By Wednesday, I would leave a city that was no longer itself.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN says has new info on alleged Iran nuclear arms.

11 killed as Iraqis protest in 'Day of Rage'. Protesters killed as Iraqis stage 'Day of Rage' protest.

Iran’s Intelligence Minister announces arrests.

Thousands demand Yemen leader's departure.

Satellite image shows suspected uranium conversion plant in Syria.

ASIA

New Zealand quake toll rises to 113 dead.

South Korea prods north by dropping leaflets telling of Mideast protests.

4 killed in Pakistan attacks targeting tankers carrying fuel for NATO.

Conflict, protests roil Thailand ahead of elections.

AFRICA

Gadhafi militia open fire on Libya protesters. Analysts: More Libyan bloodshed could prompt U.S., NATO intervention. Factbox: Country, company Libya evacuation plans.

Somalia: Long expected government offensive begins.

Thousands rally in Egypt to urge new government.

Ivorian rebels seize town, threaten advance.

EUROPE

Russian parliament mulls US Afghan transit deal.

Spanish army school blast kills bomb disposal experts.

Angry Irish set to Ditch government in ‘historic’ election. Indebted Irish take revenge in crisis poll.

Scandal-hit Berlusconi faces tax fraud trial.

AMERICAS

Juarez cartel boss 'the Condor' Peralta shot in Mexico.

DEA sweep targets cartels in response to agent's slaying in Mexico. ICE agent's death prompts massive drug cartel sweep.

US growth estimate in surprise downward revision.

Murder rate among youths soars in Brazil.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Iraqi forces kill al-Qaida-linked leader.

Arab turmoil stirs fear of al-Qaida threat.

American jihadi gets 25 years for 'South Park' and Facebook death threats.

American CIA contractor appears in Pakistani court.

Saudi charged in U.S. bomb plot to plead not guilty.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Russia's membership in world trade group faces hurdles.

Dior suspends designer Galliano after cafe spat.

Treasury: US banks should monitor Libyan accounts.

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