Tuesday, July 5, 2011

World News Briefs -- July 5, 2011 (Evening Edition)



NATO Rifts Strain Libya Campaign -- Washington Post

ABOARD A NATO RADAR PLANE OFF LIBYA — As NATO countries diverge over the scope of their commitments in Libya, few places offer a better view of the evolving conflict there than the cockpits of the specially equipped radar aircraft that constantly circle 50 miles off the coast, coordinating the alliance’s missions.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel forces 'kill two militants in central Gaza'.

Syria sends security back to restive city of Hama. Tanks surround Syrian city of Hama after protests.Syrian troops roll into Hama, a symbol of antigovernment activity.

Twin explosions kill dozens in Iraqi town of Taji. At least 35 killed in twin explosions near Baghdad.

Iran showcases homegrown arms in war games.

Egypt gas pipeline to Israel blown up for third time.

ASIA

Channel 4 rejects Sri Lanka 'war crimes' film criticism.

$22 billion in gold, diamonds, jewels found in Indian temple's secret vaults.

Critic silenced? US sources accuse Pakistan's spies over 'barbaric' murder.

Attacks continue on Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Japan's Rebuilding Minister resigns after offending tsunami victims.

China, Japan trade words over disputed islands.

Strike demanding new state paralyzes south India.

AFRICA

E.African leaders call for sanctions on Eritrea.

Gadhafi's forces strike rebels in western Libya. Despite military struggles, rebels plan for post-Gadhafi Libya. Gaddafi forces 'intercept arms from Qatar'. No talks on Gaddafi's future: Libya spokesman. Peace talks with rebels show progress, Libyan official insists.

Overfull Kenya refugee camp swamped in new arrivals.

Egyptian court acquits 3 ex-ministers, convicts 1. Violence erupts as police accused of Egypt killings get bail.

Exclusive-Somali pirates use Yemen island as fuel base.

Tunisia's Ben Ali guilty on drugs and gun charges.

Armed group attacks Burundi capital police posts.

North, South Sudan to discuss issues ahead of split. North and South Sudan delay talks until after split.

UN launches new military offensive in the DRC.

‘Egypt's military leadership considering delaying parliamentary elections’.

Drought in east Africa prompts calls to address humanitarian emergency.

EUROPE

Srebrenica victims win lawsuit against the Dutch.

Britain shocked by hacking into slain girl's phone.

Special Report: A tale of two Europes.

Northern Ireland's decommissioned arms to stay secret.

Eurozone banks to meet on Greek debt. Greek bail-out holds ‘impossible knot’.
Analysis: Default needed to lure long-term buyers back to Greece.

Poland’s EU Presidency to focus on integration and expansion.

AMERICAS

Obama tries to stop execution in Texas of Mexican killer.

Argentina hopes for a big payoff in its shale oil field discovery.

Analysis: Felipe Calderon's party reeling after Mexico vote rout.

Mexico captures alleged Zetas gang founder 'El Mamito'.

Prosecutors to drop charges against Strauss-Kahn.

Missing Americans in boat sinking likely dead, official says.

Chavez stays home as troops celebrate bicentennial. Hugo Chávez's triumphant return to Venezuela. Chavez's future uncertain after cancer surgery.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Pakistan Taliban leader "isolated," facing splits: report.

West Africa rising: Libya war boosting Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb?

The man who hunted Osama bin Laden.

The growing threat of Al Qaeda in Yemen.

Al Qaeda web forum hacked, but why?

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Google temporarily disables 'Realtime' search.

U.S. hails victory in raw materials case versus China.

The 10 countries whose odds of default just jumped the most.

China’s women show taste for fast cars and whisky.

Microsoft strikes deal with China's biggest search engine Baidu.

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