Friday, November 29, 2013

World News Briefs -- November 29, 2013 (Evening Edition)



U.S. Said Making Daily Flights Into China’s Air Zone -- Bloomberg

The U.S. military is conducting daily flights through China’s newly declared air-defense zone without notifying Beijing authorities in advance, a U.S. defense official said today.

The disclosure indicates that U.S. flight activity in the area, where China has unilaterally sought to exert control, is more extensive than was previously known. The Pentagon had acknowledged a flight by two unarmed B-52 bombers through the air zone earlier this week.

The defense official, who asked not to be named discussing military operations, wouldn’t specify the type of aircraft used in subsequent flights nor say whether any of them are armed.

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MIDDLE EAST

Obama to Netanyahu: Tone down Iran trash talk, please.

No dismantling of Iran nuclear facilities: Rouhani to FT.

Iran nuclear freeze to start by January, UN envoy says.

Tents, refugees crowd Lebanese valley - just don't call it a camp.

Assad’s army kills scores near Damascus.

Syrian refugee children face 'catastrophic' life in exile, UN says.

18 bodies killed execution-style found in Iraq.

Iraq warns Turkey over Kurdistan oil ties.

Human tragedy unfolds as Gaza runs on empty.

Saudi Arabia's foreign labour crackdown drives out 2m migrants.

ASIA

Improvised weapons fired near US base in Japan.

China warplanes tail U.S. and Japan fighter jets.

China air defense zone hangs over VP Biden’s visit.

China sends warplanes to newly declared air zone.

Hamid Karzai defiant on deal as NATO says sorry for civilian kills.

The Afghan villages where the Taliban rule at night.

Protesters in Thailand seek military support. Thai protesters capture army HQ in countrywide anti-government protests.

Victorious Nepali Congress Party tries to woo Maoists.

India's economy grows faster than expected.

Vietnam intensifies online crackdown.

AFRICA

Mali separatist group declares end to ceasefire.

50 police hurt in Tunisia strike violence: Ministry.

Central African Republic to see renewal of French military drive.

Eastern Sudan could become next Darfur, report warns.

Nigeria: Soldiers kill 51 terrorists in another raid of camps.

Nigeria's Boko Haram 'uses child soldiers'.

DR Congo President Joseph Kabila tours ex-rebel areas.

In Egypt, university campuses emerge as the latest battleground.

Jacob Zuma accused of corruption 'on a grand scale' in South Africa.

EUROPE

Prosecutor outlines chilling murder of UK soldier.

Ukrainian opposition accuses Yanukovich of stealing EU dream.

Thousands protest Ukrainian leader spiking EU deal.

Despite Ukraine triumph, Russia's relations with its neighbors are under strain.

Georgia, Moldova ink EU agreements as Ukraine backs off.

Eurozone unemployment falls for first time since 2011.

S&P upgrades Spain's economic outlook.

S&P removes Dutch from triple-A club, lifts outlook for Spain.

Protests as France debates prostitution bill.

Berlusconi fiancee ´appeals to Pope for pardon´.

AMERICAS

Haitians take to streets in new anti-government protests.

Venezuela's Maduro vows stricter business inspections.

Violence breaks out across U.S. in holiday shopping rush.

Ire in Canada over report N.S.A. spied from Ottawa.

Argentine threat over Falkland Islands oil operations.

Cayman Islands and Costa Rica agree to share bank account details with US.

Mexican drug cartels now make money exporting ore.

Obama to look to Sasha to choose where they live after White House.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Gitmo detainees reportedly fighting transfer to home countries.

Suspected U.S. drone kills 1 in Pakistan; no intention of throttling back attacks.

One killed in US drone strike in Pakistan.

A detailed look at Syria’s Islamist, jihadist groups.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. extends Iran oil sanctions waivers to China, India, South Korea.

Wall Street ends mostly flat, but higher for month.

European firms size up post-deal Iran opportunities.

Credit Suisse names investment banker to lead Swiss ultra-rich clients.

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