Thursday, December 1, 2011

World News Briefs -- December 1, 2011



Hardline Islamist Surge In Egypt Polls -- AFP

CAIRO — Egypt is awaiting results on Thursday from its first election since its February revolution which are set to confirm moderate Islamists as the dominant force, but with a strong showing from hardliners.

The Muslim Brotherhood, a moderate Islamist movement banned for decades by Hosni Mubarak, has emerged from the shadows since the fall of the autocrat and has forecast its party will take at least 40 percent of the vote.

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MIDDLE EAST

US uncertain Israel would advise before Iran strike. Barak says no Israeli attack on Iran anytime soon.

VP Biden says Iraq ready to survive on its own.

Syria's Christians side with Assad out of fear.

Medics: 5 killed, 24 hurt in shelling in Yemeni province.

Saudi Arabia accused of repression after Arab Spring.

Israel resumes sending millions to Palestinians following Unesco customs duty row.

ASIA

Enraged Pakistan says NATO attack threatens war on terror.

NATO: Pakistan resumes some cooperation.

Kyrgyzstan swears in its new President.

Greeted quietly, Clinton arrives in Myanmar. Hillary Clinton pressing Burma's Thein Sein on reforms. Landmark Clinton visit to Myanmar includes a weapons concern.

AFRICA

Islamists seen winners in Egypt election.

DR Congo election hailed a success by African observers.

Somali Islamists ban aid groups, renewing famine concerns.

African delegates demand immediate action at climate conference.

EUROPE

Europeans face historic choice: unite or divide?

Russia parliament elections: How the parties line up.

Public sector strike rallies held across UK.

Youths occupy buffer zone in bid to reunify Cyprus.

Belarus subway bombers sentenced to death.

AMERICAS

Jamaica gov't minister resigns amid investigations.

Tensions rise in Guyana as vote counting drags on.

Honduras army to take on police duties in drug fight.

Feds find 32 tons of pot in Calif. border tunnel.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Jihadists announce deaths of 21 Turks linked to the Haqqani Network.

Canadian removed from UN terrorist blacklist.

Nigerian terrorists pose threat to U.S.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Central Bank action merely 'buys time' for Europe. Fed saves Europe's banks as ECB stands pat.

Global market euphoria runs out of steam.

Software on Android phones 'tracking every key stroke'.

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