Saturday, July 23, 2011

World News Briefs -- July 23, 2011



'Paradise Turned Into Hell': Death Toll Rises To 91 After Twin Terror Attacks In Norway -- The Daily Mail

* 'He yelled out that he was going to kill us all and that we must all die,' says survivor shot in the back
* Suspect bought SIX tonnes of fertiliser two months ago
* SECOND man is held by police. He claims it is because he had knife in his pocket
* 32-year-old man is charged with terror offences
* Police still searching island's surrounding waters for bodies
* Norwegian media report Breivik set up a Twitter account few days ago and posted: 'One person with a belief is equal to 100,000 who have only interests'
* Gunman had 30 minutes for killing spree before SWAT team arrived
* Queen: 'I am deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic loss of life'
* Stay indoors, Foreign Office urges British visitors
* 'It seems it's not Islamic-terror related. 'This seems like a madman's work.'
* Norway's PM who spent many summers on island: 'My childhood paradise that yesterday was transformed into Hell'

Norway's Prime Minister said 'a youth paradise turned into hell' when a gunman dressed as a police officer killed at least 84 people at a summer camp on an island outside Oslo after blowing up a further seven in the capital.

Investigators are still searching the surrounding waters, where people fled the attack.

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MIDDLE EAST

Blasts hit military college in Syria's Homs: residents. UN fears crimes against humanity in Syria.

Iran's supreme leader attacks books as 'poisonous drugs'.

Mideast WMD-free zone inches forward amid gripes about U.S. role.

Iranian exile group poses vexing issue for U.S. in Iraq.

Yemeni women find voice in revolution.

ASIA

U.S. won’t back nuclear talks until North Korea changes ways, Clinton says.

Clinton warns escalating South China Sea spats threaten Asia peace, trade.

12 years later, China's most-wanted sent back.

AFRICA

Rebels say Qaddafi must face trial as airstrikes hit Tripoli. U.S. struggles to free money for Libyan rebels. Libya says it ready for more talks with U.S.

WHO: Five more regions in southern Somalia on brink of famine. UN warns 800,000 may starve as Somalian militants play hardball. East Africa's famine, by the numbers.

UN report: Congo Colonels block rape investigation.

South Sudan rebel Gatluak Gai killed after peace deal.

Malawi President blames protesters for violence.

EUROPE

Man kills at least 91 in Norway shooting, bombing.

Fitch calls default, Greece pledges no let-up on debt.

In Greek pact, compromises and intrigues.

Vladimir Putin's election push kicked off by high-heeled 'soldiers'.

AMERICAS

Republican House Speaker John Boehner quits debt talks.

Juarez lawman brings confidence, and a troubled past.

Canada's crime rate falls to lowest in 40 years.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Homeland security details antiterrorism measures.

Al Qaeda group plans to release animated cartoon to recruit kids.

Department of Homeland Security terror report warns of 'significant insider threat' to U.S. utility facilities.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

World markets rally after EU leaders agree on £96billion rescue deal for Greece.

Murdoch under threat as UK scandal spreads.

Apple considering Hulu bid.

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