Friday, March 8, 2013

World News Briefs -- March 8, 2013 (Evening Edition)



Leaders And Supporters Bid Farewell To Chavez -- Al Jazeera

Heads of state and hundreds of thousands of other mourners gather in Venezuelan capital for Hugo Chavez's state funeral.

Leaders from Latin America and beyond were in Venezuela's capital for the state funeral of late president Hugo Chavez.

Hundreds of thousands of mourners attended Friday's funeral, which was to be followed by the swearing-in of his handpicked successor Vice President Nicolas Maduro.

Thousands of buses brought people from all over the country to the capital, Caracas.

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MIDDLE EAST

World Food Program aims to feed 2.5 million Syrians in April, up from 1.7 million today.

Eight UN peacekeepers abandon posts near Syria, retreat to Israeli territory.

Russia won't tell Assad to go, sees flexibility among his foes.

Obama looks to reset relations with Benjamin Netanyahu in trip to Israel.

Iran's Ahmadinejad criticized over Chavez remarks.

Warning, call for aid for Yemen.

Iran’s supreme leader tightens grip on next elections.

US still counting cost of Iraq rebuilding.

Israeli police enter Jerusalem holy site to disperse hundreds of rock-throwing Palestinians.

Israel prepares for next war with Hezbollah.

ASIA

Terrorism still plagues Pakistan as civilian government nears end of its term. Pakistan prepares for historic national elections.

Report: N. Korean prison camp perimeter spills into villages.

Kim Jong-Un tells North Korean troops: prepare for 'all-out war'.

North Korea cuts off hotline, pact with South; Kim responds to U.N. resolution.

After sanctions vote, 2 Koreas ratchet up attack threats.

Chinese National People’s Congress has 83 billionaires, report says.

Scores injured as Bangladesh protests rage on.

Myanmar opposition holds first party congress. Suu Kyi's inexperienced party in search of policies for Myanmar.

Rare tour of Fukushima reveals colossal decontamination efforts.

China’s Chen warns on currency risk as Yen slumps to ’09 low.

China pushes for Arctic foothold, from a thousand miles away.

AFRICA

Sudan, South Sudan to withdraw forces from buffer zone.

Al Qaeda rebels wanted Mali as base for global attacks: France.

Kenyatta extends lead as Kenya vote nears end.

Nigeria's president rejects Boko Haram amnesty call.

ICRC concerned by Libyan violence.

Police strikes in Egypt accelerate, adding turmoil.

UN in DR Congo 'army rape' ultimatum.

French army in Mali now in Islamist "sanctuary:" defense minister.

Tunisia set to unveil coalition government.

3 women a day killed by a partner in South Africa.

Mandela's wife: South Africa is angry nation on the brink.

EUROPE

Cardinals set Tuesday as start date for conclave.

Europe Central Bank downplays Italy election impact on markets.

Russia says kills Chechen insurgent leader.

Conclave expected to start early next week: Vatican.

Analysis: German reform angst sets in a decade after "Agenda 2010".

Sarkozy 'sowing the idea of a political void'.

British queen heading back to work after illness.

Bosnian woman helped make rape a war crime.

AMERICAS

Hugo Chávez funeral - live coverage.

Global leaders, celebrities honor Chavez at funeral.

Leaders gather for state funeral of Hugo Chavez. Leaders from Cuba to Iran attending Chavez's funeral.

Hugo Chávez's body to go on permanent display in Caracas.

U.S. net worth back to pre-recession level.

Falkland islands referendum: Argentina preparing for bad news.

Alarming number of aboriginals in Canada's prisons: watchdog.

Los Angeles interested in 2024 Olympic bid.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Trial of courier tied to terror plots ends, putting pressure on Hezbollah.

Republicans decry Obama’s decision to try Al Qaeda suspect in civilian court.

In court, bin Laden relative denies plot charge.

Israel warns citizens of threat of 'global jihad' and Iranian-sponsored attacks.

How drones could blow the war on terror.

'Non-lethal round' fired at Gitmo detainees in soccer field incident, US military confirms.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

World shares hit highest since June 2008.

NZ court rules in Megaupload founder's favour.

China, Russia seek greater control of Internet: U.S..

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