Tuesday, July 2, 2013

World News Briefs -- July 2, 2013



Egypt President Morsi Warns Of Army Ultimatum 'Confusion' -- BBC

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi says he was not consulted by the army before it set a 48-hour ultimatum to resolve the country's deadly crisis.

Mr Morsi said a part of the statement "may cause confusion in the complex national scene". He vowed to stick to his "national reconciliation" plan.

The army has warned it will intervene if the government and its opponents fail to heed "the will of the people".

However, it denies that the ultimatum amounts to a coup.

Meanwhile, Egypt's state news agency Mena reported early on Tuesday that Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr had submitted his resignation.

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MIDDLE EAST

Kerry: U.S., Russia want Syria conference soon.

Syrian rebels threaten to target Shi'ite villages in Aleppo.

Syria's neighbours leaving thousands of refugees stranded.

UN experts estimate Syrian reconstruction at $80 billion - so far.

UAE jails 61 Islamists in coup plot trial, rights groups protest.

Palestinian killed in clash with Israel army.

How many Palestinians actually live in the West Bank?

Chaos in Middle East grows as the U.S. focuses on Israel.

U.S. working to help guarantee Israel’s security to restart peace talks, officials say.

Special Report: Return to Baghdad, epicenter of Islam's growing divide.

ASIA

U.S., Russia remove potential atom bomb material from Vietnam.

North Korea: US must accept offer of talks 'unconditionally'.

China pushes back on Philippine Spratlys charge.

China offers reward for terrorists in Xinjiang.

China’s underground churches thrive despite government disapproval.

Scores killed in Pakistan bombings.

AFRICA

Egypt on the edge after Mursi rebuffs army ultimatum. Egypt protests: Morsi rejects army ultimatum, as ministers resign.

Obama ends Africa trip, voices confidence in Africa's future.

Former Chad dictator faces charges of war crimes.

Tensions mount as Uganda proceeds with Nile River agreement.

Nigeria government watchdog says has credible reports of Army abuses.

Tunisia's new constitution could be regional model.

EUROPE

Snowden withdraws request for asylum in Russia.

Hollande: Bugging allegations threaten EU-US trade pact.

Exclusive: Greece has three days to deliver or face consequences - EU officials.

Eurozone joblessness at record high, inflation up.

Portugal Finance Minister resigns amid austerity fatigue.

Young, qualified and jobless: plight of Europe's best-educated generation.

Vatican bank promises sweeping change as senior staff resign.

Helicopter crash in Siberia kills 19, including children.

AMERICAS

Obama joins George W. Bush at Tanzania memorial.

Colombian rebel groups hold rare summit to talk peace, revolution. Colombia Farc rebels in 'unification' talks with ELN.

Brazil protesters give president a tenuous truce, as she says their voices are being heard.

Firefighters look to make headway against deadly Arizona wildfire.

Top US cardinal 'paid off abusive priests'.

Death Valley broils on after breaking June temperature record.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Governments warn about nuclear terrorism threat.

Abu Qatada deportation moves a step closer as Jordan publishes treaty.

Al-Qaeda sought to benefit from WikiLeaks documents, prosecutors say.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Apple stores raided by French competition regulator.

Bebo social network sold to founder for $1m.

Goldman turns bearish on BRIC economies.

Piano maker Steinway bought by Kohlberg & Co.

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