Wednesday, July 13, 2011

World News Briefs -- July 13, 2011 (Evening Edition)



Terror Strikes Mumbai Again As Three Blasts Kill At Least 17 People In Rush-Hour Carnage -- Daily Mail

* At last one blast was caused by Taliban-style improvised explosive device
* All three were 'coordinated', striking in three different areas simultaneously

Three explosions rocked Mumbai during rush-hour today, killing at least 17 people.

One hundred others have been injured in the attack, in the city that was the scene of another major terrorist attack nearly three years ago.

The almost simultaneous blasts hit the crowded Dadar neighbourhood, the famed jewellery market Jhaveri Bazaar and the busy business district of Opera House.

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MIDDLE EAST

White House, in shift, turns against Syria leader. Obama sharpens rhetoric against Syria’s Assad.

Syrian forces kill 4 villagers in renewed assaults.

Iran prepares for nuclear work in bunker: sources.

Iran rejects U.S. claim it is supporting insurgents in Iraq.

Turkey says EU ties will "freeze" if no Cyprus solution.

Thousands of Iraqis face long wait for visas — and entry to U.S.

ASIA

3 Mumbai bombings minutes apart kill 21, wound 113.

China: 1.3 million websites shut in 2010.

Afghan president weeps as slain brother is buried. Ahmed Wali Karzai had rebuilt relationship with U.S.

Afghan governor targeted en route to funeral of Karzai's half-brother.

Pakistan threatens to leave Afghan border after US cuts.

Myanmar army turning prisoners into war zone porters: groups.

Strike, security restrictions close Indian Kashmir.

China admits "long way to go" for citizens to enjoy human rights.

AFRICA

Gaddafi troops in counter-attack south of Tripoli.

Libya: Gaddafi 'ready to flee to South Africa' if son allowed to run in elections. Gaddafi forces are struggling, U.S. intelligence reports say.

Sudan's President Bashir announces austerity budget.

Anger spreads in Egypt as military warns protesters. In Egypt, post-revolution harmony turns into acrimony.

Violence in northeast Nigeria sparks fears. Fear of Islamic militant attacks in Nigeria spreads to Lagos.

Horn of Africa drought: Somalia aid supplies boosted.

UN says peacekeeping force in South Sudan has stronger mandate.

EUROPE

Impasse could drag Belgium into Euro crisis.

Moody's cuts Ireland to junk, warns of second bailout.

UK debt set to pass 100pc of GDP, says watchdog.

Debt crisis threatens Italy, one of euro zone’s biggest economies.

Greece seeking new bailout deal.

Death toll in Russian boat disaster reaches 100. Russia mourns Volga boat dead.

Belfast riots after Orange parade in Ardoyne. Police under attack in second night of riots in Northern Ireland.

Cypriots riot after deadly munitions blast.

AMERICAS

Guatemala arrests two over Facundo Cabral killing.

Mexico ruling may send soldiers to civilian courts.

US seeks Mexico border gun sales details.

Chavez prays, vows to speed socialist drive.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

23 Senators press Pentagon chief on terror suspect.

Suspected US drone strikes kill 42 militants in Pakistan.

U.S. official: CIA interrogating terror suspects in Somalia.

Study: Western militants trained in Pakistan still #1 threat.

July 7 bombings were last successful al-Qaeda attack Osama bin Laden played a role in, US claims.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. drops bid for BSkyB.

Bernanke: Fed may launch new round of stimulus.

Outrage over Netflix rate hike continues.

Luanda is the most expensive city in the world; New York City is a distant 32nd place.

U.S. petroleum leader decries ‘extreme’ regulations.

Government pushes online investing: Savings bonds will no longer be sold at banks.

Gold strikes new high after Fed comments.

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