Saturday, February 12, 2011

World News Briefs -- February 12, 2011



Fall of Mubarak Shakes Middle East -- Wall Street Journal

Army Takes Control as President Yields to Furious Protests; Region Astir as Second Arab Leader Is Toppled in Two Months

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stepped down after 18 days of unrelenting protests, handing power to the military and opening the door to an uncertain new course for the Arab world's most populous country, and for the entire Middle East.

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MIDDLE EAST

New wave of protests sweeps Middle East.

Students hold Yemen protest, demand president quit.

Bomber strikes Shiite pilgrims in Iraq, killing 25.

Joint Chiefs chairman to reassure Jordan, Israel.

ASIA

Taliban fighters kill at least 16 in attack on Kandahar police headquarters.

Lawyer: Musharraf accused in Bhutto death. Arrest warrant for Pakistan's ex-President.

Pakistan to charge detained American with murder.

Analysis: Chinese investment galvanizes Cambodia's fiery premier.

AFRICA

Egypt military authorities 'to respect all treaties'.

Uganda opposition threatens Egypt-style protests.

Southern Sudan suffers a blow as fighting ends a truce.

Algerian protesters clash with police.

EUROPE

162 Turkish officers ordered jailed in coup trial.

Russian leaders plan further trips to disputed Kuril Islands.

Arguments in Assange extradition hearing end; ruling expected Feb. 24.

In Switzerland, a cherished tradition comes under fire.

AMERICAS

Mexico drug war an 'insurgency'? US official's gaffe sparks US-Mexico row.

Cruise ship drug dealing alleged in Virgin Islands.

Rape flourishes in rubble of Haitian earthquake.

Strong quake jolts Chile; magnitude 6.8.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Iraq refugees in U.S. scrutinized for Al Qaeda terror links.

Intelligence chief says al-Qaida still greatest threat.

Facebook, YouTube aid in Al Qaeda's spread, study says.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Snapshot of an Apple flash crash.

Moody's downgrades more Irish banks' to junk rating.

China to vet inward M&A deals for national security.

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