Monday, November 5, 2012

World News Briefs -- November 5, 2012 (Evening Edition)



Obama, Romney Make Final Appeals -- Wall Street Journal

The expensive, long and bitter U.S. presidential campaign entered its final day Monday as President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney traveled to battleground states, making their last pleas to supporters to vote and to mobilize others.

Both candidates are ending their campaigns in states considered key to launching their political journeys: Mr. Obama is holding a rally in Iowa, the state where his 2008 campaign took off in the Democratic-primary season; Mr. Romney is closing his campaign in New Hampshire, where he announced his presidential campaign a year ago.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian chaos deepens as rebels, Palestinians fight. Syrian Rebels claim to kill dozens of soldiers on especially violent day. Violence errupts as Syrian exiles debate. Over 30 killed at Damascus Palestinian camp.

Nearly 200 killed in Syria battles over the weekend, rights group says. Suicide bomb kills 50 soldiers, Assad gunmen: Observatory. Air strike kills 20 rebels in Syria: Observatory.

Lavrov says no secret Russia-U.S. talks on Syria.

Israel and Iran hold 'positive' nuclear talks in Brussels.

Report: Israel leaders ordered preparedness for Iran strike in 2010.

Saudi Arabia names new interior minister.

Deaths reported in Bahrain explosions. Five bomb blasts hit Bahrain capital, two killed.

IAEA: Iran not providing 'necessary cooperation' in nuclear probe.

Iranian MP dismisses alleged suspension of 20% uranium enrichment as "untrue".

Panic in Persia as hyperinflation hits Iran.

Kuwaiti security forces use tear gas at rally.

Gunman fires blank rounds in Turkish PM's building: TV.

Arafat's remains to be exhumed Nov. 26.

ASIA

Pakistan army chief issues warning in rare message.

US troop-pullout plan worries Afghanistan.

Protests in Tokyo against US Osprey aircraft.

Thailand says Muslim separatists seek peace.

It's been a long time coming! North Korea's 'Hotel of Doom' to finally open 26 years after construction first began.

Power is about to change hands in China, but likely impact is unknown.

Dalai Lama says expects China political reform under Xi.

Aung San Suu Kyi refuses to take sides in Burma ethnic violence.

South Korea shuts nuclear reactors over unapproved parts.

Laos approves Xayaburi 'mega' dam on Mekong.

AFRICA

Nigeria floods kill 363, displace 2.1 million.

Rival militias clash in Libyan capital.

Kenya policeman killed, 11 injured in church attack.

South Sudan expels UN human rights worker.

Ivory Coast: Fighters sneak in Ghana refugee camps.

Uganda holds Somalia hostage in high-stakes diplomacy.

Nigeria president under pressure to act on oil graft report.

SAfrica: Deputy President urged to challenge Zuma.

EUROPE

Insight: West raises pressure on neutral Switzerland over Iran.

David Cameron: UK arms sales to Gulf countries 'legitimate'.

Dutch coalition under PM Mark Rutte sworn in by queen.

Greek PM warns of euro exit. Greece makes austerity push, workers gear for strike.

Hollande likely to shrug off "shock therapy" review.

France to hike tax on beer by 160 percent.

Number of jobless in Spain jumps by 2.7% in October.

Russian nationalists mark Unity Day with rallies.

Putin appears in public amid health rumors.

Ukraine election: Opposition rally against 'rigged' poll.

AMERICAS

US heads for cliffhanger election. BBC Live coverage

Lights still out in Cuba's 2nd city after Sandy.

U.S. death toll at 110 as recovery from Superstorm Sandy continues.

Insight: Sandy shows hospitals unprepared when disaster hits home.

Mexican officials capture key lieutenant of Sinaloa drug cartel.

Sandy: Haiti appeals for international help after storm.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Haqqani network hit with U.N. sanctions: U.S. envoy.

Al-Qaida-linked group in Burkina Faso for talks.

Senior Haqqani Network leader again calls on Turks, Kurds to wage jihad in Afghanistan.

Arabic version of al-Qaeda website remains accessible.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China accuses EU of breaching world trade rules over solar panels.

Coca-Cola 'targeted' by China in hack ahead of acquisition attempt.

Hyundai, Kia overstated mileage on more than 1 million cars.

United launches Boeing Dreamliner on time, without a hitch.

Apple paid just 2% tax on overseas profits.

Apple: 3M iPads sold over the weekend.

HSBC sets aside further £500m for US money laundering fines. HSBC warns money-laundering fines could top $1.5bn.

Renewed Greek fears stalk markets ahead of US vote.

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