Thursday, May 26, 2011

World News Briefs -- May 26, 2011

Obama, left, is in the UK as part of a six-day European tour [Reuters].

Obama Warns Of A Long Slog In Libya -- Wall Street Journal

President, U.K. Leader Say Operations Could Persist Until Gadhafi Cedes Power

LONDON—U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron warned that military operations in Libya will be a long slog that continues until Col. Moammar Gadhafi leaves power, a shift from the president's initial stance that the military intervention in Libya would be limited in nature.

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MIDDLE EAST

Civil war looms as dozens killed in Yemen capital. Fighting grips Yemeni capital as Saleh orders arrests. US orders nonessential diplomats to leave Yemen. I will not leave power - Yemen president.

Haaretz poll: Netanyahu's popularity soaring following Washington trip.

Netanyahu visit deepens Israeli-Palestinian impasse.

Egypt to open Rafah border crossing by weekend.

Analysis: Iraqis wary of decision on US troops.

ASIA

New leak suspected at Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant.

Series of blasts leaves at least 2 dead in southern Chinese city. Three Chinese government buildings bombed.

China confirms visit by NKorean leader Kim Jong Il. Kim Jong-il wraps up economic 'study tour' in China.

North Korean dictator executed a woman after she rejected his advance.

AFRICA

Kadafi's government proposes he stay as a figurehead. US and UK vow 'no let-up' on Gaddafi.

Southern Sudan Pres: 'We will not go back to war'. No Abyei war, says south Sudan before independence.

Amnesty: Ivory Coast’s Ouattara giving 'green light' to violence.

Security Council: Somalia risks losing support.

EUROPE

Serb police arrest war crimes suspect Mladic. War crimes fugitive Mladic arrested in Serbia.

Iran helicopters: Spain holds eight over 'illegal sale'.

Georgian protests: Two killed as police clear Tbilisi.

Italy earthquake experts charged with manslaughter.

AMERICAS

28 dead, 700 flee as gang battles hit west Mexico.

Tornado death toll rises, no more survivors found.

Venezuela oil chief says US can 'go to hell'.

Colombia passes 'historic' law to compensate the displaced.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Congress has midnight deadline on anti-terror bill.

After Osama Bin Laden's death, terrorists still targeting mass transit systems for attacks: expert.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Facebook founder downplays its role in Arab revolt.

Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn finds luxury digs in Tribeca.

France's Lagarde bids for top IMF top job.

Fed gave banks crisis gains on $80 billion secretive loans as low as 0.01%.

Entrepreneurs face global challenges.

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