Monday, October 24, 2011

World News Briefs -- October 24, 2011



Libyan NTC Leader: New Government In 2 Weeks -- Voice of America

Libya's transitional leader says decisions for a new interim government should be in place in about two weeks.

National Transitional Council head Mustafa Abdel Jalil's announcement in the eastern city of Benghazi Monday comes a day after he declared the country liberated from Moammar Gadhafi's 42-year rule at a ceremony attended by tens of thousands of people.

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MIDDLE EAST

Turkey earthquake: Hundreds dead as rescue workers dig out. More than 230 dead in Turkey quake; 1,300 more hurt.

U.S. scales back diplomacy in Iraq amid fiscal and security concerns. Iraqi speaker warns of meddling after US pullout. Iraq can deal with Iran-backed militants: Panetta.

U.S. withdrawal plans draw suspicion, fear in Iraq.

U.S. pulls out ambassador from Syria: diplomats.

Twelve killed in heavy fighting in Yemeni capital Sanaa.
Jordan swears in new reform government.

Prince Sultan's death fuels debate about who will succeed to the Saudi throne.

ASIA

Afghanistan to back Pakistan if wars with U.S.: Karzai.

US defense chief calls North Korea ‘reckless,’ criticizes China military secretiveness.

US-North Korea nuclear talks start in Geneva.

Philippine military launches first air strikes on Muslim rebels since 2008.

China arrests two accused in hit-and-run toddler's death.

AFRICA

Gaddafi still on show, rotting as wrangling goes on. Libya declares liberation from 42-year Gadhafi rule.

Libya's liberation: interim ruler unveils more radical than expected plans for Islamic law.

Many in Sub-Saharan Africa mourn Qaddafi’s death.

Rebel base struck in south Somalia, Kenya troops advance. France to help supply Kenyan troops fighting Al-Qaeda linked militants in Somalia.

'Dead people' voted in Cameroon election.

EUROPE

Nicolas Sarkozy tells David Cameron: 'We’re sick of you telling us what to do'.

Swiss voters choose moderate, center parties over far right.

UK lawmakers say they'll defy gov't over Europe.

Medvedev clashes with Putin... on the badminton court.

AMERICAS

Boom times fuel Argentine president's re-election.

Survey: Economists more bleak about US economy.

Weak U.S. economy forces cuts, squeezes police departments.

Laser attacks on cockpits continue.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

ISI maintains ties with, supports Haqqani network: US senator.

Suspect pleads not guilty in Saudi assassination plot.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

German officials: Bailout fund will top $1.4 trln.

Vatican calls for global authority on economy, raps “idolatry of the market”.

Population growth taxing planet’s resources.

Steve Jobs biographer Walter Isaacson on the Apple CEO's polarizing persona.

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