Wednesday, March 23, 2011

World News Briefs -- March 23, 2011



More Explosions Heard in Libyan Capital as Gadhafi Remains Defiant -- Voice of America

Explosions and anti-aircraft fire sounded in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, early Wednesday, hours after Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi vowed to emerge victorious in the fight against rebels and international forces.

In his first public appearance in a week, Gadhafi told supporters at his compound in Tripoli that the country is ready for battle, whether it be long or short.

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MIDDLE EAST

Defiant Yemen President warns 'mutinous' military of long, bloody civil war. Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh warns of civil war. Yemeni leader's foes demand immediate resignation.

Rockets from Gaza hit deep into southern Israel. Air strikes on Gaza after rockets hit southern Israel.

6 dead in new clashes in southern Syria city.

Bahrain relies on old playbook in its crackdown. Human rights violations mount in Bahrain.

Saudi arrests 100 Shi'ite protesters: rights group.

Report: Turkey discovers weapons in Iran plane.

As Mideast roils, Al Jazeera finds its 'CNN moment'.

Arab revolts force diplomats to remake lives and careers.

ASIA

Japan disasters to cost up to $309 billion.

Quake leaves Tokyo waiting for the Big One.

Pakistan president, opponents mend fences over CIA contractor case.

Afghan president urges Taliban not to burn schools.

AFRICA

Libyan forces intensify shelling of rebels in east. Libya mission gaining, as US looks to cede control. Air strikes silence Gaddafi guns at besieged city. Defiant Kadhafi says Libya is ready for battle.

Gaddafi's forces: Bombed but not broken.

Egypt’s Interior Ministry building set on fire during police protest.

Ivory Coast: UN warns of forgotten humanitarian crisis.

South Sudan says north bombs its territory.

EUROPE

Libya's economic war rages in southern Europe.

Portugal braces for govt collapse over debt vote.

Islamisation and fear spread in Chechnya.

Knut: A polar bear story.

AMERICAS

Canada's budget rejected, election coming. Canada barrelling toward spring election campaign.

ANALYSIS: Obama earns high marks on South America tour.

Chavez enacts decree allowing pro-government militias to receive weapons from military.

Detroit population drops to lowest level in 100 years.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Libyan civil war: An opening for al Qaeda and jihad?

Why Obama isn't pushing for Yemen president to go: Al Qaeda.

Yemen: Saleh’s political problems threaten hunt for U.S.-born radical cleric Aulaqi.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil tops $105 per barrel.

Judge rejects Google’s deal to digitize books.

Sprint cries foul over rivals' mega-merger.

Egypt exchange plunges on reopening after uprising.

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