Friday, September 6, 2013

World News Briefs -- September 6, 2013



Obama Stands Firm On Syria Air Strikes, G20 Summit Divided -- Reuters

(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama defied pressure from fellow world leaders to abandon plans for air strikes against Syria, leaving deep divisions at a summit which overshadowed efforts on Friday to revive the global economy.

Leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) developed and developing economies were expected to agree on a statement saying the world economy was not out of crisis but on the mend.

But Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin remained far apart on Syria after a dinner discussion on the civil war in the Middle East which stretched deep into Thursday night.

"There has been a long discussion with a clear split in the group," a G20 source said of the dinner in a Tsarist-era palace in Russia's former imperial capital, St. Petersburg.

Japanese officials said there was an "exchange of frank opinions" on Syria.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN chief: Syria strikes could worsen civil war.

Christians in delicate position after rebels briefly capture Syrian town.

Israel backs limited strike against Syria.

US orders embassy staff out of Lebanon, warns travelers.

Iran's FM confirms he sent Rosh Hashana tweet.

Iran's foreign ministry to lead nuclear talks with world powers.

ASIA

China says Syria crisis can't be resolved with military strike.

Abe to Xi: Let's improve China-Japan relations.

Australia: Election expert Malcolm Mackerras predicts Kevin Rudd to be booted, Coalition to romp home.

S. Korea lawmaker arrested in alleged rebellion plot.

Nanga Parbat: 'Taliban mastermind' held over climber murders.

Inner Mongolia detains dozens in Communist party internet crackdown.

As protest looms, Cambodia's strongman Hun Sen faces restive, tech-savvy youth.

Thai government reaches possible breakthrough in rubber crisis.

AFRICA

Islamist takeover of town in Egypt leaves Christians in fear.

'No decision' in Egypt on dissolving Muslim Brotherhood. Egypt moves to dissolve Brotherhood NGO: reports.

Suspend aid to Egypt, national security team tells Obama.

S. Sudan makes billion in Oil, passes quarter to Sudan.

Great Lakes leaders say DRC peace talks to resume.

Maritime piracy, smuggling identified as major organized crime threats in eastern Africa.

Morocco's African immigrants fear rising racism tide.

Striking S.African gold miners returning to work.

EUROPE

Russia cancels Syria lobbying mission to D.C.; More Russian war ships reportedly head for Mediterranean.

As Syria implodes, Europe braces for a spiraling refugee crisis.

Russia doesn't have 'anything to add' to US debate on Syria: US official.

Cyprus parliament approves bailout condition.

Belarusian court leaves Russian potash firm's CEO under arrest.

Dutch state liable for three Srebrenica deaths - court.

Mafia hurt by asset seizures but still too strong to beat.

Lung diseases cause one in 10 deaths across Europe.

AMERICAS

Obama may have to wait two weeks for Congress vote on Syria.

Political sparks fly after Venezuela blackout.

US to work with Brazil, Mexico to allay spying concerns.

Brazil's Rousseff: Obama took responsibility for NSA spying.

Brazil halts plans for President's state visit to US.

'Dirty War' judge Romano extradited to Argentina.

Canada's Ontario police make huge meth bust.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Deadly drone strike hits Pakistan.

Egypt helicopters hit Sinai militants as Islamist jailed.

Yemen al Qaida group appears to think globally, act locally.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Turnover at US Federal Reserve adds uncertainty to interest rate and QE3 promises.

G20 to say economy recovering, crisis not yet overcome.

Brics economies plan $100bn reserves fund.

World leaders push big companies to pay more taxes.

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