Thursday, August 25, 2011

World News Briefs -- August 25, 2011



Rebels Believe They Have Surrounded Gadhafi Near Compound -- CNN

Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Rebel fighters believe that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is holed up in a cluster of buildings near his compound and have dispatched more troops to the scene, a rebel commander said Thursday.

Rebel commanders have routinely checked out tips about the whereabouts of Gadhafi, who hasn't been seen since the opposition advanced into the Libyan capital.

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MIDDLE EAST

In Libya's wake, pressure builds on Assad. Woman killed, cartoonist beaten in Syria. Syrian forces launch raids, make arrests.

Five killed in Gaza as rockets hit Israel despite truce. Rocket hurts baby; IDF hits Gaza arms depot.

Turkey’s next step: Ground offensive in Iraqi Kurdistan? Report says former Turkey general admits mistakes with PKK.

36 suspected militants killed in Yemen.

Iran might face new referral to U.N. Security Council.

ASIA

Kashmir graves: Human Rights Watch calls for inquiry.

Indian activists report no progress on anti-corruption law.

North Korean leader leaves Russia for China.

Sri Lanka proposes end of wartime emergency laws.

5 killed, 11 wounded in Thailand's violent south.

Tibetans face uncertainty in post-Dalai Lama era.

AFRICA

Libya rebels battle loyalists in Tripoli's streets. Gaddafi nearly captured on Wednesday: report. Libyan rebels prepare for 'final phase' in Tripoli battle.

East Africa: From drought to famine in the Horn of Africa. African leaders meet to raise funds for drought crisis. African leaders meet to tackle growing famine crisis.

Sudan's unfinished business: fighting in Southern Kordofan.

Liberia's referendum goes off peacefully, despite opposition boycott.

EUROPE

European firms hoping for big business in Libya.

Russian supply ship for space station crashes.

Police block 3,000 protesters in Kiev.

Migration to the UK rose 20 per cent to 239,0000 last year, figures show.

AMERICAS

U.S. east coast braces as Irene strengthens over the Bahamas. Hurricane Irene barrels toward US as Caribbean islands take stock of damage.

Report: Cheney says he advised Bush to bomb Syria. Cheney wanted Bush to destroy suspected Syrian nuke site. Dick Cheney says memoir will have heads 'exploding'.

Strong 7.0-magnitude quake shakes Peruvian Amazon.

Chile endures violent night amid nationwide strike.

Trinidad reports mass arrests in crackdown on crime. Trinidad and Tobago declares emergency over drug crimes.

Florida court awards $2.8 bln to anti-Castro agent.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Probe sought on CIA role in Muslim 'spying'. With CIA help, NYPD moves covertly in Muslim areas.

A bin Laden expert bets on al-Qaeda’s survival.

US surveillance drone crashes in Pakistan.

80 Al Qaeda insurgents killed in south Yemen battles.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Jobs quits as Apple CEO.

Warren Buffett to invest $5 billion in Bank of America.

Gold falls $200 from Tuesday's record high.

Who arrived–and who fell off–Forbes’ list of the world’s powerful women?

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