Sunday, July 3, 2011

World News Briefs -- July 3, 2011



Landslide Victory For Allies Of Ousted Thai Leader In Exit Polls -- The Telegraph

Opinion polls showed a landslide victory for the Thai opposition party allied to controversial ex-prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra.


The opposition won Thailand's general election by a landslide on Sunday, exit polls showed, paving the way for Yingluck Shinawatra to become the country's first female prime minister in a victory for a red-shirted political movement.

Television showed Yingluck, younger sister of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, swarmed by flashing cameras and journalists after exit polls showed her Puea Thai (For Thais) party winning a clear majority of the 500 seats in parliament.

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen to step up army operations amid unrest in south. Saleh clings to power while unrest rises in south.

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah rejects Hariri indictments. Hezbollah leader says Israel was behind Hariri killing.

Gaza flotilla determined to sail despite setbacks.

Bahrain: Sunni leaders begin talks with Shia groups.

ASIA

Thaksin party wins Thai election by a landslide.

British Prime Minister to order further troop reductions in Helmand.

Afghan war's deadly toll on US forces hasn't eased.

Scandals taint revered Pakistan military.

AFRICA

Libya rebels welcome AU's 'Gaddafi-free' talks offer. Gaddafi can stay in Libya if he quits: rebel chief.

Insufficient funds hit Horn of Africa aid efforts.

Moroccan voters approve constitutional changes.

US millions fund south Sudan army; Worries over abuses.

EUROPE

Will militant unions derail big fat Greek sell-offs on the rocky route to recovery? Euro zone warns Greeks on sovereignty and privatization. Hurdles for Greece in coming weeks.

Prince Albert of Monaco faces paternity test after wedding, officials confirm.

Serbia and Kosovo reach breakthrough on cooperation.

Greece arrests US captain of Gaza aid ship.

Russia restores electricity to stricken Belarus.

AMERICAS

Mexico voters choose Governor, give hints for 2012.

Canada royal tour: Duke and duchess move on to Quebec.

Chavez health scare leaves dependent Cuba on edge.

Bolivian president apologizes for hosting Iranian defense minister.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda lacking money.

Turkish jihadist commander executed by the Taliban in Waziristan: report.

Bin Laden struggled to rebuild al Qaeda before death.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. banks cutting principal on some mortgages: report.

Get ready for $150 oil.

GoDaddy bought by KKR, Others.

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