World News Briefs -- October 25, 2011 (Evening Edition)

On display: The rotting corpse of Muammar Gaddafi in Misrata has now been taken away for burial in a secret location by rebels

Ignominious End For Dictator Gaddafi As He Is Buried With His Son Mutassim In Unmarked Desert Grave At Dawn -- Daily Mail

* Gaddafi clan members say prayers during the burial
* Bodies moved after four days in makeshift morgue which had become macabre attraction for locals
* 'The corpse couldn't last any longer' official says
* Report claims Gaddafi sodomised after capture
* Son Saif still at large and 'heading for the border' with Niger
* Bodyguard reveals how dictator spent final days

Muammar Gaddafi, who for 40 years ruled Libya with fear and violence, was unceremoniously buried at dawn today in an unmarked desert grave.

His inglorious end was witnessed by only two members of Libya's National Transitional Council, who were sworn never to reveal his secret resting place.

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen calls truce, sporadic blasts heard.

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

Syria 'using hospitals for torture' - Amnesty.

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

UN calls for increased funding to feed North Korea's hungry.

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.

Asia pays watery price for overdevelopment.

AFRICA

Moammar Gaddafi buried in secret desert location as many Libyans rejoice.

Libyan fighter celebrates victory as reality looms.

Qaddafi son Saif al-Islam said fleeing Libya.

Libya: fuel depot blast kills 100 in Sirte.

U.S. increases food aid to horn of Africa.

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

Romania's former King Michael I addresses parliament.

Russian couple's arrest in Germany could mar diplomatic ties.

Germany's Merkel faces fresh showdown on bailout.

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

Cain leads US national 2012 poll; Perry places fifth.

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

China draft bill defines terrorism amid 'real threat'.

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

Five surprising facts from the new Steve Jobs biography.

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'.