Tuesday, November 22, 2011

World News Briefs -- November 22, 2011 (Evening Edition)



Tahrir Square: Expanding Protests Force Concessions From Egypt's Military -- Christian Science Monitor

Egypt's de facto military ruler, Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, promised presidential elections by July 1. But the masses in Tahrir Square vowed to stay put until he stepped down.

As Egypt protests neared a critical mass today, Egypt's de facto military leader agreed to hand over power to civilians much sooner than they had planned.

After at least 100,000 Egyptians poured into Tahrir Square today following a fourth straight day of violence, Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi addressed the nation on state TV in a bid to quell the crisis. He vowed that the ruling military council would hold presidential elections by July 1, 2012 – and possibly hand power to a civilian government sooner, if a public referendum demanded it. The previous time-table announced by the military had presidential elections scheduled for some time in 2013.

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MIDDLE EAST

US general warns of turbulence as troops exit Iraq.

Iraqi civilians win legal bid for torture inquiry.

US targets Iran's central bank as world takes aim at Iran's nuclear program. U.S. announces new Iran nuclear sanctions, avoids targeting central bank.

U.N. envoy says Yemen power transfer deal in place.

US national security chief defends White House policies on Iran before GOP foreign debate.

Bahrain admits 'mistreatment' of protesters, detainees.

Turkish police arrest 70 in similtaneous raids on suspected Kurdish rebels.

Hundreds defect from Yemen's military.

ASIA

Afghanistan will need $7 billion a year over next decade: WB.

Pakistani Taliban declare nationwide cease-fire.

Three Khmer Rouge leaders go on trial in Cambodia. Khmer Rouge leader called victims 'traitors'.

PhilippinemMassacre victims' kin sue ex-President.

Islanders live in fear a year after NKorean attack.

South Korea ratifies landmark U.S. trade deal.

Horrifying video of Tibetan nun in flames on street in latest self-immolation protest against China.

AFRICA

Egypt's latest uprising has a more violent feel. Egypt: calls for polls to go ahead on time as generals enter crisis talks.

Many Somali famine victims afraid to return home.

Libya's NTC unveils new government line-up.

Saif Gaddafi offered villager 1 million euros to take him out of Libya.

Tunisia's newly elected assembly gets to work.

South Africa: Lawmakers consider secrets bill. South Africa: Lawmakers adopt secrets bill.

UN official: Perception of Africa must change.

EUROPE

French and German eurozone woes rock markets.

Spain's cost of borrowing increases sharply.

US, Russia and UK back Israel at Mideast meeting.

France, and Sarkozy, look vulnerable as Euro crisis persists.

Italy's Monti gears up for key week of debt talks.

Spain election victor Rajoy warns 'no miracles'.

AMERICAS

U.S. supercommittee announces failure in effort to tame debt.

Peru important in promoting China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese official.

Pull of family reshapes U.S.-Cuban relations.

Bolivia says won't let U.S. anti-drug agents return.

Armed leftists rattle nerves, test Paraguay's Lugo.

Mexico gives muddled response to criticism of human rights violations amid drug war.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaeda 'lone wolf' was hours away from completing bombs for US attacks.

Terror plot shows al-Awlaki's influence lives on after death.

U.S. General: Al Qaeda may step up Iraqi operations after troops leave.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China unveils £1 trillion green technology programme.

Third quarter GDP revised downward by 20 percent.

For US and global economies, debt is a four-letter word.

The top 0.1% of the U.S. earn half of all capital gains.

BofA warned by regulators to get stronger: report.

MF Global trustee doubles estimates of shortfall.

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