Monday, March 21, 2011

World News Briefs -- March 21, 2011



U.S., French, British Forces Expand Libya Bombing Campaign -- L.A. Times

Smoke billows from Moammar Kadafi's massive residential compound in Tripoli. The U.S. scoffs at Libyan cease-fire announcement.


Reporting from Tripoli, Washington and Cairo — U.S., French and British forces blasted Libyan air defenses and ground forces, drawing intense volleys of tracer and antiaircraft fire over Tripoli on Sunday on the second day of a military campaign that will severely test Moammar Kadafi's powers of survival.

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MIDDLE EAST

Gulf Arab states defend military action in Libya.

Yemen military commanders join opposition as tanks take to streets. Top army commanders defect in Yemen.

Marches continue in Syria after burial of protester, eyewitnesses say. Syria troops sent to Deraa, mourners demand freedom.

Bahrain's king thanks Saudi troops for thwarting 'external plot'.

Saudi Shi'ite protests simmer as Bahrain conflict rages.

5 Turkish officers jailed in killing of Christians.

IDF tank comes under missile fire in northern Gaza.

ASIA

Workers flee Japan nuclear plant as smoke rises.

As five are reported dead, will nuclear officials ever reveal the true heroics of Japan's 'Fukushima Fifty'? Japan nuclear crisis: 'Fukushima 50' face new setback.

Japan reluctant to disclose footage of power plant taken by U.S. drone.

Radiation in Japan's food 'more serious than anybody thought in the early days'.

Death toll from Japan’s disasters over 8,000; more than 13,000 missing.

Pakistan coal mine blast kills 45.

NKorea accuses SKorea, US of border provocation.

AFRICA

Pentagon: Gadhafi forces in disarray after assault.

Libya action could last 'a while,' official says. Gates: US expects to hand off Libya lead in 'days'.

Egyptians swarm polls in first vote since revolution. Egypt referendum strongly backs constitution changes.

Thousands across Morocco demand political reforms. Morocco’s king avoids calls for regime change.

Ouattara's men waiting to march on Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast fighters claim 5th town as political crisis deepens; army recruits youths.

Somalia nixes anti-pirate militia — for now.

EUROPE

Putin likens U.N. Libya resolution to crusade calls. Putin condemns 'trend' of US military intervention.

Kadyrov’s rule inspires fear in Chechnya.

Germany's regional wlection gives Merkel’s party some hope.

Fans mourn Knut's death at Berlin zoo.

AMERICAS

Obama tours Rio, lifts Brazil as a model for peace.

Observers call Haitian runoff a success.

Anti-war protesters arrested near White House.

Chile protesters want Obama to apologize for CIA encouragement of Pinochet dictatorship.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaeda wants 90-mn euros for French hostages.

Competing visions for reviewing Guantanamo (a commentary).

Is there a Chavez terror network on America’s doorstep? (a commentary)

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. home sales dive, prices near 9-year low.

Why Canadian inflation falls as everyone else's goes up.

The evolving mission of Google.

Google says China blocking its email services.

AT&T to buy T-Mobile USA for $39 billion.

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