Tuesday, November 29, 2011

World News Briefs -- November 29, 2011



Protesters Storm British Embassy In Tehran -- The Telegraph

LONDON — In the latest sign of deteriorating relations with the West, a group of Iranian protesters stormed the British Embassy compound in Tehran on Tuesday, chanting “death to England,” tearing down a British flag and ransacking offices, according to British officials and images broadcast live on state-run Iranian television.

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MIDDLE EAST

Turkey raises Syria military option, Russia urges caution.

Iranian protesters enter UK compound in Tehran. Iran protesters storm UK embassy in Tehran.

Military: 3 rockets from Lebanon strike Israel.

Israeli leader visits Jordan to discuss Palestinian issue.

ASIA

India postpones border talks with China.

When NATO is the enemy: Pakistan seethes after the attack.

Outgoing Kyrgyz leader: fate of US base uncertain.

Tokyo retains title as world's food capital.

AFRICA

Egypt: election turnout 'massive and unexpected'.

Violence and disarray mar voting in Congo.

Somalia's al-Shabab militants close UN aid offices.

Morocco's king names head of Islamist party new PM.

EUROPE

Eurozone ministers meet amid fears of euro breakup.

Germany as isolated on Euro as US was on Iraq.

Serbia impounds $500 million in crime property.

Psychiatric evaluation finds Norway killer insane.

AMERICAS

U.S. states face bleak economic forecast, report says.

Former FARC captive recalls Colombia jungle horror.

Venezuela arrests Colombian 'drug lord' Valenciano.

U.S. blacklisting seems to have little consequence in Mexico.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

FBI Director criticizes bill requiring suspected terrorists to be held by military.

Bail denied for Massachusetts terror plot suspect.

Terror: Al-Qaeda 'planning N. Africa kidnapping wave of Westerners'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

American Airlines files for Ch. 11 protection.

Fitch keeps U.S. credit rating at ‘AAA’, cuts outlook to negative.

Exploding iPhone investigated.

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