Friday, June 28, 2013

World News Briefs -- June 28, 2013 (Evening Edition)



Deadly Violence Erupts At Egypt Rallies -- Al Jazeera

At least two dead, many others wounded in street battles between pro- and anti-Morsi protesters in Cairo and Alexandria.

Cairo - Thousands of supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi have gathered here as political violence continued to worsen across the country, with at least two people killed in the northern city of Alexandria.

Clashes broke out on Friday between pro- and anti-government protesters in Alexandria's Sidi Gaber neighbourhood, outside the local headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP).

Local health officials said that two people were killed, one of them an American citizen who was stabbed, the other an Egyptian who died from gunshot wounds.

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MIDDLE EAST

Russia criticizes groups setting conditions for Syria talks.

Syria’s pro-Assad forces accused of targeting mosques in civil war.

Syrians behead Christians for helping military, as CIA ships in arms.

Iran, Russia and China prop up Assad economy.

Turkish security forces fire on protest in southeast, one dead.

Israel's premier and defense minister, at Golan Heights military drill, warn against attacks.

At least 22 killed as bombs tear through coffee shops in Iraq.

Report: Turkish PM Erdogan to visit Gaza Strip July 5.

McDonald's says no to West Bank settlement.

ASIA

Violence erupts anew in volatile western China region.

China calls Xinjiang unrest a 'terrorist attack', ups death toll to 35.

Analysis: Clashing visions weigh on U.S. drive for Taliban talks.

China lifts 17-year ban on Dalai Lama photos at Tibet monastery: group. China denies lifting ban on Dalai Lama worship.

Seven years in Tibet: 2 million 'displaced' by Chinese relocation policy.

Transfer of Afghan detainees begins.

Bangladesh anger at US trade move.

AFRICA

Guinea Bissau interim leader sets November 24 election date.

Kenya deputy president loses case linked to poll violence.

Rights group accuses Central African Republic rebels of abuses.

South Africans continue vigil for Mandela.

Nelson Mandela: Obama heads to South Africa.

U.S. citizen killed in Egyptian violence: officials.

Egyptian activists hope for 'second revolution' a year after Morsi's election. One dead as Egypt simmers ahead of rallies.

Egypt 'could slide into civil war'.

Scores killed in Nigeria ethnic violence.

EU aid to Africa 'badly spent'.

Libya defence minister removed after Tripoli clashes.

EUROPE

Croatia's president: No doubts on joining EU.

Moscow police raid detains nearly 1,400 migrant workers.

Trans-Adriatic route chosen to bring Caspian gas to the EU.

Shadow of Europe darkens bankers' Paris meeting.

Risk of UK blackouts has increased, Government admits.

Merkel: Anglo Irish Bank tapes contemptible.

Tempers fray in France as cuts loom.

Vatican official arrested in corruption plot.

Russia meteor shock 'went twice around earth'.

AMERICAS

Peru peasant squads rally against U.S. firm's $5 billion gold mine.

Ecuador decries US 'blackmail' over Snowden.

Vodka the most popular spirit in the US.

Historic, dangerous heat wave scorches western USA.

Immigration reform bill clears Senate, but faces roadblock in House.

C.I.A. report finds concerns with ties to New York Police.

FM: Venezuela has not received any petition for asylum from Snowden.

Brazil police and protesters clash at Spain-Italy match.

Chile red-hot as student protest turns violent (VIDEO).

Cristina Fernandez regrets Uruguay is not part of Argentina and praises Uruguayan liberator.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

NSA chief says agency eavesdropping helped foil 54 plots.

26 percent of Obama supporters say tea party greatest terrorist threat: poll.

NSA chief says surveillance programs helped thwart dozens of plots.

U.S. senator Leahy questions whether force-feeding Guantanamo detainees is torture.

Benghazi attack suspect walks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

S&P 500 posts best first half since 1998.

IMF: ‘Climate change will create jobs’.

Chinese wind-turbine firm charged with stealing US trade secrets.

Microsoft joins Google in demanding to disclose FISA requests.

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