Thursday, May 20, 2010

World News Briefs -- May 20, 2010



Reaction To South Korea Boat Sinking Report -- Reuters

South Korea on Thursday accused the North of sinking a navy warship, the Cheonan, last March, killing 46 South Korean sailors, saying the evidence was overwhelming.

This is how the world reacted:

NORTH KOREA

The South's findings were a fabrication "orchestrated by the group of traitors in a deliberate and brigandish manner to achieve certain political and military aims," the National Defense Commission said in a rare statement carried by the official KCNA news agency.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN Iran sanctions 'would bar Russian missile sales'.

Russian official: Iran's reactor ready by August.

No release for hikers jailed as American spies, says Iran.

Iraq's political crisis disheartens the middle class.

No signs of progress as US envoy wraps up Mideast visit.

ASIA

NKorea warns of war if punished for ship sinking.

Thai government extends curfew as clean up from crackdown, rioting begins.

Pakistan court orders blocking of Facebook over Muhammad cartoon.

AFRICA

Chad denies entry to Darfur rebel leader.

Cameroon attacks show pirates are heading south.

Outcry over Zimbabwe’s plans to sell prized animals to North Korea.

EUROPE

Europeans scramble to restore unity.

Cameron and Clegg unveil final coalition agreement.

20,000 people in Greek protest march to parliament.

Paintings worth millions stolen in Paris.

France to build new mega-mosque.

AMERICAS

Louisiana shore sees heavy oil as BP prepares plug.

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez allegedly helped Colombian, Spanish militants forge ties.

Colombian top candidates tied for May 30 vote.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

ETA suspect held in France 'is group's top leader'.

Al Qaeda man reveals World Cup attack plan.

Americans who join militants can be targets: White House.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

British airways strike looms as court says vote valid.

Euro slips, German ban keeps markets under tension.

Euro in danger: Germans trigger panic over future of single currency.

Canada's Macklem: no G20 consensus on bank levy.

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