Wednesday, November 2, 2011

World News Briefs -- November 2, 2011 (Evening Edition)



Swords At The Ready! Merkel And Sarkozy Prepare For Their Showdown With Greek PM Who Sparked Fresh Euro Crisis -- Daily Mail

* European Commission President calls on Greek leaders to support the bailout package insisting the alternative would be more painful
* Greek cabinet vote unanimously to hold referendum on whether to uphold debt agreement
* Generals face sack in Athens as coup rumours spread
* Papandreou to face confidence vote in Greek parliament on Friday
* White House calls for 'unanimity of purpose' at G20 talks

Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy were tonight due to hold showdown talks with the Greek Prime Minister who sparked a fresh Euro crisis by announcing a referendum on his country's emergency bail-out.

Ominously for George Papandreou, the French Guard of Honour had their swords at the ready as the German and French leaders arrived at the G20 summit in Cannes today.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian acceptance of Arab League ceasefire plan met with scepticism. Syria: inside Hama, the city of fear and ghosts.

Israeli, UK media report increased planning for confrontation with Iran. In Israel, speculation over strike on Iran grows.

Iran military head warns of 'heavy damage' should Israel attack.

Khamenei accuses U.S. of "terror" attacks in Iran.

Israel to speed up settlement construction in Jerusalem, West Bank.

Arab League set to announce plan to end Syrian uprising. Arab League to unveil Syria plan as violence continues.

ASIA

Afghanistan rules out direct peace talks with Taliban.

New leader says U.S. base in Kyrgyzstan will be shut.

Nepal parties agree final part of landmark peace deal. Nepal Maoists hail 'historic' deal as path to peace.

Philippine govt, rebels in standoff over commander.

Wen Jiabao reveals his family was persecuted under Mao.

AFRICA

Heavy fighting in Yemen.

Somali pirates seize Greek tanker.

Watchdog approves Zimbabwe diamond sales.

South Sudan rebels say battling government forces in oil state.

DR Congo mining transparency site launched.

Arms flying into Somalia for militants, Kenya says.

Zimbabwe police tear gas Morgan Tsvangirai's party headquarters.

EUROPE

Investigators blame pilot error in Russian jet crash that killed entire ice hockey team.

Analysis: Europe has few options over Greek vote. Greece has no good options left.

UK court rules WikiLeaks's Assange should be extradited.

Turkey PM slams Merkel stance on EU bid, migrants: Paper.

Belgium aims to phase out nuclear power by 2025.

AMERICAS

Some 15% of U.S. uses food stamps.

Haiti rebuilds slowly under new government, Prime Minister.

Honduras troops join fight against violent crime.

Narcos, meet hackers: 2 'Anonymous' groups spar.

Sinaloa group 101: Five facts about Mexico's powerful drug cartel.

Health scare threatens Brazil’s Lula warranty.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Lawyers for Guantanamo Bay detainees say military officials reading privileged mail.

Strife continues over remains of 9/11 victims.

French satirical newspaper firebombed after prophet Mohammed announcement.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Norway tops U.N. development ranking; DR Congo comes in last.

U.S. Fed lowers GDP forecast, mulls more action. Fed's outlook for the economy is revised lower.

Debt crisis: live

China’s leaders cautious on EU rescue plan.

MF Global faces investigation, Jon Corzine's future uncertain.

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