Tuesday, December 14, 2010

World News Briefs -- December 14, 2010 (Evening Edition)



Violence Erupts as Italy's Berlusconi Secures Confidence Vote -- Voice of America

Violent protests erupted in the streets of Rome Tuesday, after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi won a critical confidence vote in parliament that thinly secured his political leadership.

Protesters in the Italian capital who feel let down by Berlusconi's government set cars on fire, threw smoke bombs and threw stones at riot police, who fought back with tear gas and truncheons.

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MIDDLE EAST

US official says leaks did not hurt Yemen ties.

Iran says no changes from Foreign Minister's ouster.

U.S., allies planning new sanctions against Iran.

Iran conducts large military exercise near Iraq border.

Hamas leader says group will never recognize Israel.

Envoy says US committed to Palestinian state.

UN to end Saddam-era sanctions on Iraq.

Bomb kills 3 Shiite pilgrims in Iraq, police say.

ASIA

U.N. sleuths say China rights crackdown alarming.

Afghan review backs U.S. troop pullout from July.

China's Wen to visit India amid trade, land spats. Both sides cautious on economic issues as China-India meeting nears.

Mullen: No big change in U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Top US officer: Pakistan knows what we want.

S. Korean Army Chief quits amid tensions. South Korea to conduct naval drills.
South Korean drills draw more threats from North Korea.

Bangladesh clothes workers die in factory fire.

Telecom scandal plunges India into political crisis.

AFRICA

Ghana to begin pumping oil for first time.

Ex-rebels, government troops face off in Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast president says West trying to destabilize government.

S. Sudan reports bombs before vote. South Sudan bombing confirmed by UN ahead of referendum. U.S. says Sudan out of time on Abyei referendum.

T-72s were indeed being sent to Sudan rebel army.

Nigerian military seizes rebel camps in oil region.

Minerals found in consumer electronic devices help finance civil war in Congo.

EUROPE

Council of Europe Report accuses Kosovo PM of organized crime and organ smuggling. Kosovo PM Hashim Thaci claims election victory.

Khimki forest motorway to be built by Russia.

WikiLeaks founder Assange bail set at $315k. More news here.

Russian President Medvedev warns against ethnic attacks.

Anti-austerity strikes held in Greece.

Italy's Berlusconi survives no-confidence vote. Riots break out in Rome after Silvio Berlusconi survives confidence votes.

Raid on Islamic groups in Germany.

Ukraine to open Chernobyl area to tourists in 2011.

AMERICAS

WikiLeaks: U.S. frets over Peru's army, resurgent Shining Path.

Canadians with more debt than U.S. spark policy makers' warning.

Bone-chilling cold plods into Northeast.

As Mexico drug violence runs rampant, U.S. guns tied to crime south of border. Mexican doctors protest border city violence. Corruption sweep in Mexico's Michoacan unravels in the courts.

Venezuela's Chavez seeks decree powers for up to 18 months.

Black segregation in US drops to lowest in century.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US Predators kill 4 'rebels' in North Waziristan strike.

2010: 675 killed in 100 drone strikes in NWA.

Al-Qaida site: Sweden bomber targeted newspaper.

Former U.S. envoy in Afghanistan worried about insurgent havens in Pakistan.

Stockholm suicide attacker carried three bombs. Sweden probes blasts, seeks links to other attacks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Saudis won’t increase oil production at $100 a barrel, BSF says.

Moody's may cut US rating on tax package.

World's 5 biggest airlines now from Asia, LatAm.

U.S. Fed seen in holding pattern, to assess easing.

Nigeria mulls $250 mln deal to drop Cheney charges.

CEOs more optimistic on economy: Roundtable.

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