Monday, June 27, 2011

World News Briefs -- June 27, 2011



Hague Court Issues Warrant for Qaddafi for War Crimes -- New York Times

PARIS — The International Criminal Court in The Hague issued arrest warrants on Monday for Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi , his son Seif al-Islam and his chief of intelligence, Abdullah Senussi on charges of crimes against humanity, including murder and persecution, stemming from the first two weeks of the uprising in Libya that led to a NATO bombing campaign.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian opposition meet in Damascus. Profiles: Syrian opposition figures.

Two U.S. troops die in Iraq; 11 total this month.

Yemeni protesters demand Saleh’s ouster.

Netanyahu's cabinet orders IDF to be firm in stopping Gaza flotilla.

Palestinian leaders vote to go for UN recognition.

Iran parliament summons Ahmadinejad for questioning.

US space entrepreneur accused of aiding Iran.

ASIA

Border shelling overshadows U.S.-Pakistan-Afghanistan talks. Pakistan denies firing rockets into Afghanistan.

Japan moves "giant step" toward resolving nuclear crisis.

Khmer Rouge leaders go on trial in Cambodia. Landmark UN tribunal opens in Cambodia.

Thai general election upended by Thaksin Shinawatra sister.

AFRICA

Libya: Nato 'trying to kill Col Gaddafi'. Libya: Liam Fox insists it is not policy to kill Gaddafi. Intern'l judges order arrest of Moammar Gadhafi. Rebels advance on Libyan capital. Libya: Fierce fighting south-west of Tripoli.

Fuel shortages grip south Sudan.

Nigeria: Boko Haram declares war.

Egypt's pro-democracy activists feel their grip slipping.

Egypt: Muslim extremists 'surround church and threaten to kill priest'.

EUROPE

Sarkozy says banks accept Greek debt rollover. Greece: Deputy PM warns austerity vote may fail.

Greece: Depression and suicide rates soar as economy dives.

Italy government tensions rise over austerity plans.

Russia faces elections with budget woes.

AMERICAS

Floodwaters surround nuke plant after breach. Populations around US nuke plants soar.

North Dakota opens recovery centers for flood victims.

Obama to meet Senate leaders, keep debt talks alive.

Absence of ill Hugo Chavez sparks speculation. Hugo Chavez's brother talks of armed struggle.

Drug trafficking on the rise through Ecuador.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal tour of Canada and the US: interactive map.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Taliban say husband and wife in Pakistan suicide attack.

Chaos in Yemen creates opening for Islamist gangs.

Mauritania, Mali military attack Al-Qaida base in Sahel.

Bin Laden's driver loses appeal.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China's Wen signals doubt inflation goal can be met.

Crisis over? Yes but it could return, global banking body warns.

French wine consumption drops by three billion bottles.

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