Monday, June 14, 2010

World News Briefs -- June 14, 2010



Kyrgyzstan Violence Threatens Region -- Wall Street Journal

Government seeks Russian help; many refugees go to Uzbekistan

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan—Ethnic violence in this strategically important Central Asian country showed no sings of abating Monday, threatening to destabilize what has been a conduit for troops and supplies for the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iranian aid ships head for Gaza.

Israel ready to ease entry of goods into Gaza: EU.

Israel hopes inquiry will turn spotlight on activists.

Iraqi rivals deadlocked as new parliament meets.

ASIA

Ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan kills 117. 100,000 Uzbek refugees seek safety at border.

18 Afghan police killed in insurgent attacks.

Two Koreas to address U.N. over ship sinking.

South Korean top General axed following probe into ship sinking.

AFRICA

World Cup organiser mulls vuvuzela ban.

Kenyan churches blame Gov't for blasts at rally.

Fighting between Somali police, soldiers kills at least 10.

EUROPE

Belgian king to start coalition consultations.

Germany wary of French EU vision.

Markets up as EU starts decisive week for euro.

Dispute over traffic ticket, veil marks extent of unease in France over Muslims.

AMERICAS

Obama plans fourth tour of Gulf oil spill.

Colombian military rescues Farc hostages.

Coca production makes a comeback in Peru.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Pakistan's spy agency is said to collaborate with the Taliban.

Terrorists are the real victims? (A commentary)

Yemen says thwarts al Qaeda plot in oil province.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Fannie-Freddie fix at $160 billion with $1 trillion worst case.

Obama's state aid proposal in doubt.

BP oil spill: with escrow plan, Obama races to claim BP's money.

Chavez suggests naming PDVSA "Socialist Petroleum".

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