Monday, July 4, 2011

World News Briefs -- July 4, 2011 (Evening Edition)



Debt-Ceiling, Deficit Talks Push Sides Further Apart -- ABC News

The canceled congressional recess gives the two sides in deficit negotiations more time to talk it out.

But a lack of talk hasn't been the problem. Democrats and Republicans are talking past each other, or, at least, aren't listening to the other side in high-stakes negotiations that might make the unthinkable come to pass when it comes to the nation's debts.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian forces enter Hama, residents take to streets. In Syria, protests and disorder grow.

Lebanon indictments unleash claims of betrayal. Lebanon fears crisis with issue of arrest warrants.

Protests spur shuffle of Jordan cabinet. Jordan navigates warily in turmoil of Arab Spring.

Iran facing early election as pressure on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad grows.

Iran to prosecute 26 American officials, MP says.

Iraq military cracks down on militias, arms smuggling.

Palestinian Authority faces budget crisis.
Palestinians unable to pay full salaries of employees.

U.S. proposal to relocate 3,000 Iranian dissidents rebuffed.

ASIA

Myanmar's Suu Kyi travels for first time since release.

Pakistan launches military operation near Afghan border. Pakistan’s Army extends offensive against Taliban near Afghanistan border.

Thailand's military accepts sweeping election win. Thai PM-elect Yingluck Shinawatra 'to form coalition'.

China presses Japan over sea row as Tokyo voices concern.

Hundreds of Afghan-based militants launch raid into Pakistan.

AFRICA

Libya: Nato defends operation during Russia talks. Saif Gaddafi: 'my father will not leave Libya'.

Ethiopia jails hundreds in Muslim attacks on Christians over Koran rumour.

Former President Ben Ali is Sentenced in absentia to more than 15 years in Tunisian prison.

Witness: Sudan's two capitals already worlds apart. Southern Party warns of civil war over border tensions.

Egypt: Explosion hits gas pipeline in northern Sinai.

Morocco vote on King Mohammed's reforms 'corrupt'. Thousands of Moroccans protest, unmoved by reforms.

EUROPE

Strauss-Kahn's political fortunes in France rise as rape case unravels. French journalist accuses Strauss-Kahn of attempted rape.

Russia gains edge in space race as US shuttle bows out.

Greece crisis: S&P warns of debt default. Greek debt rollover amounts to 'selective default'.

Nearly 400 protesters arrested in Belarus.

French left sees Strauss-Kahn election bid unlikely.

Princess Charlene of Monaco 'tried to flee three times'.

Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb general, led from court.

AMERICAS

Chavez home after surgery for cancerous tumor. Hugo Chavez 'returns to Venezuela from Cuba'.

Secret Service to probe hack on Fox News Twitter.

Mexico votes, with all eyes on 2012 presidential election.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn accuser could face perjury charges.

Prince William, Kate undeterred by Quebec protests.

July 4 warning: Texas says don't go to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Texas warns US tourists against travel to Nuevo Laredo.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

UK terrorists told: Pretend to be gay so you don't get caught.

Ex-militant: Pakistan supports terror groups.

No specific Al Qaeda threat to defense contractor, lawmaker says.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

German Finance Minister on the Euro Crisis: 'We can't allow a second Lehman Brothers'

Huge rare earth deposits found in Pacific: Japan experts.

Social media: Did Twitter and Facebook really build a global revolution?

British website owners targeted by US anti-piracy officials.

Analysis: Deep fiscal pockets are Asia's ace in the hole.

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