Friday, July 6, 2012

World News Briefs -- July 6, 2012

U.N. special envoy Kofi Annan has lauded a plan to form a transitional government to end the country's civil war. Reuters

Kofi Annan Attacks Russia And West's 'Destructive Competition' Over Syria -- The Guardian

UN envoy calls for end to mutual recriminations and answers critics of his cautious approach in exclusive Guardian interview

Kofi Annan has issued a blunt warning that Syria will face a spreading civil war and risk a spillover of the conflict unless Russia, the west and Arab states end their "destructive competition" to force a ceasefire and launch a political process that the opposition insists must see President Bashar al-Assad step down.

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MIDDLE EAST

High-ranking general defects from Syrian military. 'Top Syrian defector' Manaf Tlas heads for Paris.

Turkey mourns 2 pilots downed by Syria.

Gulf sabers rattle as Iran sanctions bite.

Iran adds France, Germany to culprits list.

Dubai dress code: 'Cover up', UAE women tell foreigners.

ASIA

Tokyo conference crucial to future Afghan aid.

N. Korea a grim picture of deprivation.

US cozies up to outcast Uzbekistan for Afghan role.

Wary neighbors turn into partners in a quickly developing southeast Asia.

After reports of hijacking attempt, China tightens airport security.


AFRICA

U.N. defers decision on military intervention in Mali.

Sudan police teargas protesters after prayers.

DR Congo troops 'flee into Uganda' after rebel clashes.

Libya to hold first free election in 60 years.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi will not get fair trial, says lawyer.

UN mission warns of economic, refugee crises in South Sudan.

Egyptian Coptic activists declare creation of Christian Brotherhood.

EUROPE

Russia to impose heavy regulation on foreign-funded NGOs.

EU demands Romania govt respect courts.

Tens of thousands party in Pamplona as running of the bulls festival opens.

Kosovo deputy PM charged in corruption probe.

AMERICAS

Drought reaches record 56% of continental US.

Chavez says Venezuela has withdrawn military attaches from embassy in Paraguay, citing threats.

Mexico's Pena Nieto's presidential victory confirmed.

Former Argentine dictators found guilty of stealing babies.

Cuba's Raul Castro secures cooperation commitments in China.

US employers add 80,000 jobs as economy struggles.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US sanctions Eritrean military officials over links to Somali terror group.

Seven men are arrested in anti-terror raids. Britain arrests 7 more terrorism suspects.

History of white converts caught up in terrorism.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

UN calls for 'billionaires tax' to help world's poor.

China response mild to U.S. trade complaint on cars.

Gap between Mac and PC sales the smallest in 15 years.

Intel bets on Windows 8 touchscreen laptops.

IMF's Lagarde voices concern over global economy.

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