Tuesday, January 25, 2011

World News Briefs -- January 25, 2011 (Evening Edition)



Putin Vows Retribution for Moscow Airport Bombing -- Voice of America

Russia’s leaders are promising to crack down on terrorists, after a deadly bomb attack appeared to target foreigners Monday in a Moscow airport.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin vowed that "retribution is inevitable" for the suicide bombing that killed 35 people at Russia's busiest airport.

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MIDDLE EAST

Thousands defy violence, mark Muslim rite in Iraq.

Palestinian leaders fight back against peace talks leaks. Middle East peace talks leaks: Obama 'backed out of land promise to Palestinians'.

Lebanon protesters clash with army over new Hezbollah-backed PM. Violence erupts during Lebanon 'day of rage'. More news here and here.

Iran to send fleet of warships to Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea.

Iranian opposition activists hanged for protest footage.

Protests as Hezbollah poised to form Lebanon government.

Report: Syria among worst for rights abuses.

ASIA

US commander in Afghanistan: Tough fight in 2011.

Bombers target Shiites in Pakistan, killing 12. Teen suicide bomber kills at least 10 in Pakistan.

Thai inquiry into violence falters.

South Korea to press for nuclear talks with North.

Restive Chinese city to be under full surveillance.

Four dead, 14 hurt in explosion in Philippine bus. Bus explodes in Manila financial district.

More Australians flee as floods move across SE.

AFRICA

Egypt protests: Three reported dead in 'day of revolt'. Egyptians denounce Mubarak, clash with riot police. Anger of protesters in Cairo 'surprised police'. Egypt anti-govt protests escalate. Swarm tactics befuddle police in Cairo.

Somali piracy threat requires new courts, jails, laws, UN says. UN envoy proposes piracy courts in Somali enclaves.

Sudan's Bashir pledges support for independent south.

West Africa Rising: World Bank offers Internet 'revolution' to Sierra Leone, Liberia.

Tunisia readies cabinet shake-up as army speaks out.

Central African Republic's strongman expected to hold on to power as voters cast ballots. Complaints mount as Central Africa awaits poll results.

Discrepancies mar south Sudan independence vote.

6 dead in religion-torn central Nigerian region.

EUROPE

Russian President Medvedev says security at bombed airport poor. Russia President demands answers for terror 'tragedy'.

France, Russia sign deal on assault warships.

EU to ask banks to voluntarily declare bankruptcy.

More than 250 migrants on hunger strike in Greece. Immigrants in Greece occupy University, start hunger strike.

Report identifies Kosovo`s PM Hashim Thaci as 'big fish' in organized crime.

Ireland gears up for February poll after parties strike deal.

Passenger fight that triggered a hijacking alert.

AMERICAS

Home prices fall in major US cities.

Undersea cable to bring fast internet to Cuba.

Hillary Clinton backs Mexico drug war. Hillary Clinton praises Mexico for its battle against drug cartels.

Death toll climbs to 7 in Mexico's latest massacre. Gunmen kill seven at Mexico soccer match.

Researcher projects 5,000 will die in Ciudad Juarez in 2011.

Argentina: Woman plunges from 23rd floor, survives.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Gitmo detainee gets life sentence in embassy plot.

Egypt arrests 19 Al-Qaida suspects.

Ex-Guantánamo inmates take on MI5 and MI6 over courtoom secrecy.

Counter-Terrorism: Hot topics on the Islamic internet.

He trained the Taliban – and they kidnapped him.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Home prices fall in major US cities.

IMF: Instability threatens recovery.

Davos WEF 2011: A beginner's guide.

Wall Street partying in Davos as bankers overcome crisis.

Saudi Arabia says OPEC will boost oil output to satisfy demand.

Caspian Sea oil find could be 'biggest this year'.

Plan would place burden for Euro rescue on creditors.

Alarming array of risks faces leaders in Davos.

UN: global unemployment stubbornly high at 205M.

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