Tuesday, November 29, 2011

World News Briefs -- November 29, 2011 (Evening Edition)



Iranian Students Storm British Embassy In Tehran -- USA Today/AP

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Hard-line Iranian students stormed British diplomatic sites in Tehran on Tuesday, bringing down the Union Jack flag, burning an embassy vehicle and throwing documents from windows in scenes reminiscent of the seizing of the U.S. Embassy compound in 1979.

The act drew a sharp rebuke from London. British Prime Minister David Cameron called it "outrageous and indefensible" and warned the Iranian government will face "serious consequences" for "its unacceptable failure" to protect diplomats in line with international law. He said those measures would be considered in coming days.

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MIDDLE EAST

Biden in Iraq as U.S. withdrawal gathers pace.

Bahrain security chief replaced after inquiry.

Syria: Turkey raises prospect of buffer zone for first time.

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

300 trucks carry supplies to Nato from Karachi.

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

Greece's statistics chief faces criminal investigation.

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

Kansas City seen as a hub for drug traffickers on Interstate 35.

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

Lieberman to Google: Ban terrorist content.

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

World's best and worst cities.

Facebook settles with US over deception charges.

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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