Friday, July 5, 2013

World News Briefs -- July 5, 2013



Pro-Morsi Supporters Stage Cairo Protest -- Al Jazeera

Supporters of ousted president gather in neighbourhood of Egyptian capital to protest against military coup.

Thousands of supporters of Mohamed Morsi have gathered in Nasr City in the Egyptian capital to protest against his ouster as the country's president in a military coup.

The crowds are expected to swell further after Friday afternoon prayers in response to the call by a coalition of Islamist groups led by the Muslim Brotherhood for demonstrations against the coup.

The coalition on Thursday urged people to take part in a "Friday of Rejection" protest following weekly prayers. The call is being seen as a test of whether Morsi still has a support base in the country, and how the army will deal with it.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian war: Iraqi fighters swell Iran 'foreign legion'.

Syrian crop risks threaten to worsen food shortages: U.N..

Egyptian army declares 'high alert' state in Sinai, Suez.

Egypt closes Gaza border after clashes in Sinai.

Gulf drive against Hezbollah may hit ordinary Shi'ites.

Iraq attacks on Shiites kill 119 in three days.

PKK militants attack Turkish military despite ceasefire.

ASIA

China agrees to discuss 'Code of Conduct' rules.

Chinese general warns India against 'new trouble'.

China hosts Pakistani PM, Indian Defense Minister.

Pakistan, China set sights on Arabian Sea link.

Pakistan reintroduces death penalty.

Amnesty condemns abductions, torture in ex-Soviet Asian states.

Philippine army kills 8 rebels after abuse claims.

Philippines aims to nearly halve poverty by 2015.

One-third of China shipyards face closure as orders slump.

AFRICA

Egypt's Brotherhood calls for protests Friday.

African Union suspends Egypt.

Mandela on life support, faces 'impending death'.

Desmond Tutu urges Nelson Mandela's family to end feud.

Despite exit of militants, violence continues to grip Somali city and raises worries.

Aid worker killed in fighting in biggest city in Darfur.

EUROPE

European Central Bank commits to record low rates.

Iceland proposal would grant NSA leaker Snowden citizenship.

European states were told Snowden was on Morales plane, says Spain.

Prosecutor demands prison term for Russian opposition leader.

Le Monde: French agency spies on phone calls, email, web use.

John XXIII, John Paul II to be canonized together. Vatican approves sainthood for Pope John Paul II.

AMERICAS

U.S. adds 195,000 jobs; Unemployment remains 7.6%.

Bolivia threatens to close US embassy over plane row.

South American leaders demand apology in plane row.

US airlines cancel Mexico flights due to volcano.

Pyramid in Peru torn down by developers.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

A revolt within the al Qaeda movement.

Obama’s new Guantanamo envoy begins work, tours detention center.

Does Pakistan have a plan to halt terrorism?

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Rolls-Royce defends claims it concealed engine defects.

Samsung Electronics' second quarter misses forecast as smartphone worries deepen.

Phone wars: Apple vs Google.

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