Tuesday, October 25, 2011

World News Briefs -- October 25, 2011



Libya: Col Gaddafi Buried At Dawn -- The Telegraph

Col Muammar Gaddafi was buried at an unknown location at dawn on Tuesday, according to NTC officials.

Officials said earlier that the ousted Libyan leader would be buried in a secret desert grave, ending a wrangle over his rotting corpse that led many to fear for the country's governability.

Transitional government forces had put the body on show in a cold store in Misurata while they argued over what to do with it, until its decay forced them on Monday to end the display.

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MIDDLE EAST

Turkish forces target PKK Iraq camp: sources. Clashes with Kurds are pushing Turkey back toward conflict.

Syrian opposition calls for international monitors.

Saudi Arabia to bury Crown Prince sultan, name heir. World leaders in Saudi for crown prince burial.

Israel says Egypt agrees to free jailed US-Israeli citizen.

ASIA

Philippine military bombs southern Muslim rebels. 16,000 people flee from south Philippine clashes.

Thai floods shut down Bangkok's second airport.

North Korea state media dub heir apparent Kim Jong-un a 'General'.

U.S. and North Korea begin groundwork for talks. US-NKorea conclude their 2-day nuclear talks.

China paper warns of 'sound of cannons' in sea disputes.

AFRICA

Libyan fighter celebrates victory as reality looms.

Qaddafi son Saif al-Islam said fleeing Libya.

Libya: fuel depot blast kills 100 in Sirte.

Tunisia's Islamist party claims election victory.

South Africa's Jacob Zuma fires top ministers.

Kenyan offensive Is not welcome, Somalia’s President says.

Kenyans question military assault on Somali rebels.

EUROPE

Work continues on European crisis plan.

EU referendum: David Cameron defends confrontation with backbenchers.

Pressed, Italy’s cabinet fails to act on debt crisis.

Bulgarian Presidential runoff set for next week.

AMERICAS

UN: Mexico dangerous for journalists.

US states are facing total debt of over $4 trillion.

Fernandez sails to victory in Argentinian presidential vote.

Haiti plan to restore army faces UN hurdle.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Lawyer: Gitmo trial in Cole attack could be moot.

Top Dems oppose policy on detaining terror suspects in defense bill, exposes Senate divisions.

Mauritanian army strikes Al-Qaeda base in Mali.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Netflix stock plunges after mass exodus of subscribers.

Hyundai, Kia aim to sell 7 million vehicles in 2012: President.

Oil giant BP reaches 'turning point'.

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