Saturday, December 17, 2011

World News Briefs -- December 17, 2011



Egypt: Troops Assault Protesters; Nine Killed, Over 300 Injured -- Times of India/Reuters

CAIRO: Soldiers beat demonstrators with batons in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Saturday in a second day of clashes that have killed nine people and wounded more than 300, marring the first free election most Egyptians can remember.

Protesters fled into side streets to escape the troops in riot gear, who grabbed people and battered them repeatedly even after they had been beaten to the ground, a Reuters journalist said. Shots were fired in the air.

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MIDDLE EAST

Protesters, police clash for third day in Bahrain.

Two military defectors slain in Syria, activists say.

Israel leader sets curbs on settlers for violence.

For Palestinians, prison time is a badge of honor.

Iraq ledger: War by the numbers.

ASIA

At least 400 killed as tropical storm Washi sweeps across Philippines.

China: Revolt begins like others, but its end is less certain.

Karzai: Afghans still don't have personal security.

Kazakhstan says it has restored order in oil town where 10 were killed in riots.

AFRICA

Mogadishu dares to dream of a new future as militants are driven from Somali capital.

Kenya's military threatens air raids deep into Somalia.

Millions from diamonds go to Mugabe, observers say.

Libyan central bank assets unfrozen to help rebuilding efforts.

EUROPE

European summit sSplits bloc, may not solve problems.

In debt crisis, Gulf is yawning between Italy and its politicians.

Turnout far smaller in 2nd weekend of Moscow protests demanding new elections.

Catholic Church involved in abuse of Dutch children, report says.

AMERICAS

$915 billion spending bill passes US Congress.

Brazil dam company wins Belo Monte appeal.

New Paraguay police chief to focus on rebels.

Argentina to tighten controls on newsprint supplies.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Hezbollah laundered money through US used cars.

Iraqi pleads guilty to trying to kill U.S. troops.

US sues Lebanese firms for 'laundering Hezbollah funds'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Fitch: comprehensive euro zone deal "beyond reach".

World Bank chief "troubled" by British-French exchanges.

SEC charges ex-Fannie, Freddie CEOs with fraud.

Will BlackBerry survive 2012?

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