Wednesday, August 24, 2011

World News Briefs -- August 24, 2011



Pro-Gadhafi Forces Try To Halt Rebels' Momentum -- CNN

Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Despite dramatic rebel strides and momentum, embattled pro-Moammar Gadhafi forces toughed it out on Wednesday, striking back at Libyan rebels in several volatile pockets across Tripoli.

Loyalist forces shot at least seven mortars into Gadhafi's Bab al-Aziziya compound, a day after rebel fighters captured the symbolic heart of the Libyan ruler's regime in their months-long battle to topple the government.

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MIDDLE EAST

Arab League to hold urgent meeting on Syria. Syrian activists say tanks storm flashpoint city.

Iraqi Kurds flee Iranian and Turkish bombardment.

Israel says it killed Islamic Jihad militant in airstrike.

Turkish bombing campaign against PKK signals shift in strategy.

Yemeni forces kill dozens of militants.

ASIA

North Korea 'ready to impose nuclear moratorium', declares Kim Jong-il.

Kim Jong Il and his bullet-proof train annoy locals on rare Siberia visit.

Japan protests over China ships in disputed waters.

Moody's cuts Japan rating one notch to Aa3. Moody's cuts Japan rating, blames politics.

AFRICA

Libyan rebels advance on Gaddafi's home town. Rebels battle Libyan forces near Gadhafi compound. Gaddafi flees Tripoli HQ ransacked by rebels.

Satellite project: Images show more mass graves in Sudan.

Justin Zongo student death: Burkina Faso police jailed.

Mogadishu celebrates Al-Shabab withdrawal but militants nearby.

EUROPE

Protests for ex-PM on Ukraine Independence Day.

Politkovskaya murder: Russian ex-policeman arrested.

Serbia welcomes Merkel on threshold of EU bid.

DNA study deals blow to theory of European origins.

AMERICAS

Hurricane Irene reaches category three on way to US.

Chavez: Venezuela recognizes only Gadhafi gov't.

Costa Rica 'faces threat of drug gangs'.

Do U.S., Mexican officials favor one cartel over another?

U.S. budget deficit $1.28 trillion in 2011: CBO.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Lawmakers want Lockerbie bomber returned to jail.

With CIA help, NYPD moves covertly in Muslim areas.

10 years after 9/11, al-Qaeda is down but not out (commentary).

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Debt crisis: live


Investor hopes for QE3 rescue may be dashed, traders say.

China surpasses US to become largest PC market.

Slim increases his stake in NY Times.

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