Saturday, November 26, 2011

World News Briefs -- November 26, 2011


Pakistan Outrage After 'Nato Attack Kills Soldiers' -- BBC

Pakistani officials have responded with fury to an apparent attack by Nato helicopters on an Afghan border checkpoint they say killed 26 soldiers.

The "unprovoked and indiscriminate" attack took place in Mohmand tribal region, the Pakistani military said.

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani called it "outrageous" and convened an emergency meeting of the cabinet.

Nato's force in Afghanistan is investigating and has offered condolences to the affected families.

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MIDDLE EAST

No Syria agreement on Arab League demand; violence persists. Syria defies Arab League deadline on observers.

Multiple Baghdad blasts kill at least 13 people. Iraqi police: Bombs kill 15 in and around Baghdad.

Analysis: Bahrain digests inquiry as protests continue.

Analysis:Catholics, Muslims pursue dialogue amid Mideast tension.

ASIA

Pakistan: 25 troops dead in NATO helicopter attack. Pakistan says NATO helicopters kill dozens of soldiers.

North Korean leader rallies front-line troops.

India urges action against Mumbai attackers.

Pakistan tested by 'memogate' row - Hina Rabbani Khar.

Ruling National Party claims victory in NZ poll.

AFRICA

Egypt new PM claims more powers than predecessor. Thousands of Egyptians press demand for military council to step down.

Egyptian protesters clash with police, 1 dead.

Cairo rally: One day we'll kill all Jews.

Libya leader, in Khartoum, thanks Sudan for weapons.

DR Congo candidates hold last election rallies.

Riots break out in a second Tunisian province.

Islamist PJD party ahead in Morocco poll results.

Three Westerners kidnapped in Mali, fourth killed.

EUROPE

Prepare for riots in euro collapse, Foreign Office warns.

OECD figures suggest Britain's economy will slip back into recession at the start of next year.

In quiet part of Russia, Putin’s party loses steam. Poll predicts Putin's party to get just 53 percent.

Medvedev: Russian military to sharply reduce draft.

Gas deal with Belarus gives control of pipeline to Russia.

AMERICAS

Uribe accuses Colombian president of 'sacrificing democratic values'.

Bodies identified in Mexico mass slaying.

Mexico: Drought hits water supply for 2.5 million.

Chavez repatriates Venezuela's foreign gold reserves.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

China, Pakistan boost anti-terror cooperation.

Yemen instability stokes terror concerns.

Al-Qaeda assist us and we assist them – Boko Haram spokesman.

Post-9/11 security focus has created sometimes tense rivalry between FBI, NYPD.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

NBA owners, players reach tentative deal.

Bond market hammers Italy, Spain ponders outside help.

Return to sovereign currencies wouldn't be as traumatic as assumed (commentary).

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