Monday, August 1, 2011

World News Briefs -- August 1, 2011



$2 Trillion In Cuts: Key Vote Looms After Debt Deal -- MSNBC

Senate expected to consider measure Monday; agreement would mean 'the lowest level of domestic spending since Dwight Eisenhower was president,' Obama says

WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats in Congress reached agreement with President Barack Obama to raise the limit on U.S. borrowing and forestall an unprecedented American default, marking the start in the final chapter of one of the nastiest and most divisive episodes in recent American political history.

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MIDDLE EAST

Tanks shell Syria's Hama for second day, 4 killed. Syrian troops attack Hama for 2nd day.

Lebanese, Israeli troops exchange fire on border.

Yemen's Saleh calls for Ramadan talks to end crisis.

Iraq is MORE dangerous now than a year ago after resurgence in violence by Shi'ite militias.

Analysis: Kurds serve warning as U.S. withdrawal nears.

Turkish meeting shows who is in charge.

U.S. hikers expect Iran verdict soon.

ASIA

North Korea calls for early resumption of six-party talks.

China says Xinjiang attack linked to Pakistan.

Violence continues in Pakistan's Karachi; 200 killed in July.

Philippine troops hunt militants despite Ramadan.

AFRICA

Libya rebels making steady progress in western mountains. Benghazi clash exposes cracks in rebel ranks.

Rains add misery to Somalia's famine refugees Extremists' gunfire threatens Somali aid.

Protest leaders in Cairo suspend Tahrir Square sit-in.

Thousands protest on Morocco King's allegiance day.

West African pirates repelled after attack on Panama ships.

EUROPE

Norwegians call for tougher laws after mass killing.

Serbia calls for peace in crisis with Kosovo.

Dutch police arrest 56 bikers over potential clash.

AMERICAS

Highlights of US budget and debt limit pact . White House, congressional leaders reach debt-limit deal.

Landslide re-election win for Buenos Aires mayor.

Venezuela plans 'to release 40% of prisoners'.

Mexico drug cartel suspect Acosta 'admits killings'.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. military chief cites progress against Haqqanis.

U.S. is refocused on covert strikes in Pakistan.

US drone strike kills 4 in NW Pakistan.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

10 signs the double-dip recession has begun.

HSBC to cut 30,000 jobs in global overhaul.

China central bank says inflation fight a policy priority.

Oil prices jump.

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