Monday, December 12, 2011

World News Briefs -- December 12, 2011 (Evening Edition)



Obama, Maliki Hail 'New Chapter' for Iraq Without US Troops -- Voice of America

U.S. President Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki have outlined a broad agenda for post-war cooperation without American troops in Iraq, touting the emergence of a "sovereign and democratic" nation in the Middle East.

The two leaders spoke Monday after White House talks, pledging to ensure Iraq's political stability and strengthen its national security.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrians vote as violence rages through country. Syrian opposition: 'Massacre' could follow deadline.

Iraq PM Maliki visits Washington amid US troop pull-out.

Nato training mission in Iraq on verge of collapse.

Iran says it's almost done decoding US drone.

New unity government takes office in Yemen. Yemen: Warlords threaten peace deal.

Arab uprisings also reshape map of US influence.

ASIA

South Korean coastguard stabbed to death in illegal Chinese fishing raid.

Pakistan releases 145 Taliban fighters as negotiations progress. Pakistan denies holding talks with Taliban.

Pakistan's Zardari to rest in Dubai for 2 more weeks-report.

N.Korea warns against Christmas lights near border.

Julia Gillard reshuffles Australian cabinet 'to bring in fresh blood'.

U.N. climate talks’ real-world outcome will be determined in Asia.

AFRICA

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe pledges not to step down.

Libya ex-rebels, Army clash near airport.

Low turnout in Ivory Coast parliamentary elections.

Joseph Kabila defends DR Congo election. Growing criticism of Congo vote.

Nigeria: Taliban type violence rolls on.

EUROPE

Celebration succumbs to concern for Euro Zone.

Sarkozy: There are now clearly two Europes.

How Brussels' deal may save the Euro but not the E.U.

Billionaire Prokhorov to challenge Putin for Russian Presidency.

Medvedev orders probe of Russian election fraud allegations.

Russian Orthodox church adds influential voice to calls for election reform.

Former French PM Villepin runs for President.

AMERICAS

Obama heralds end of divisive Iraq war.

US to leave Mexican border crossing to rangers.

U.S. Congress edges toward a compromise on spending.

Panama's Noriega comes home to jail.

Peru's president swears in new cabinet chief amid mine crisis.

Mexico drug gangs up ante with high-tech tunnels.

Falkland Islands marine protection zone could prompt Argentina backlash.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Rare photographs show Ground Zero of the drone war.

'Al-Qaeda jail break' in Yemeni city of Aden. Al-Qaeda militants escape from Yemen prison.

Egypt's military to decide fate of Gitmo returnee.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Bad economy? Farmers have one of best years ever.

EU treaty: Markets fall as faith in plan to save euro evaporates.

U.S.-listed firms told to reveal Syria, Iran links: FT.

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