World News Briefs -- December 2, 2011

November 7, 2011: U.S. Army soldier walks past military armored vehicles are ready to be shipped out of Iraq at Camp Victory in Baghdad. FOX News

U.S. Military Hands Camp Victory Over To Iraqis -- USA Today

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq (AP) – Inside palace walls built by Saddam Hussein, U.S. generals plotted the war's course, tracked the mounting death toll and swore in new American citizens under gaudy glass chandeliers.

Just outside the palace, American troops whacked golf balls into man-made lakes or fished for carp while others sat down with a cigar and a can of nonalcoholic beer hoping for a respite from incoming rockets or mortar shells.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria opposition groups agree to coordinate effort.

Syria death toll is 'more than 4,000', says UN.

Icon of US military now in Iraqi hands.

In Iraq, U.S. troops aren't yet in the clear.

US Senate OKs sanctions on Iran’s central bank.

ASIA

After NATO strike, Pakistan adjusts rules of engagement.

Popular distrust challenges peaceful rise of India and China.

S. Korean official warns of provocations from North.

Hillary Clinton and Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma talks. Clinton, Suu Kyi promote closer US-Burma ties.

AFRICA

Egypt's Islamists poised to dominate Parliament. Egypt Islamists on collision course with military after vote.

'At least 18 civilians killed' during DR Congo vote.

Somali pirates detained by Royal Navy.

Europe crisis 'threatens Africa'.

EUROPE

Russian vote watchdog under pressure before elections.

Sarkozy calls for new European treaty as euro enters make-or-break week.

18 months after vote, Belgium has government.

Croatia center-left to take power as economy sinks.

Kosovo violence threatens Serbia’s EU aspirations.

Cocaine found on 11% of UK banknotes.

AMERICAS

Mexican Army dismantles gang's antennas, radios.

Ruling party to lead Guyana's first minority gov't.

Chavez touts new Latin America, Caribbean bloc.

Ex-Panamanian dictator to be extradited in weeks.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Senate declines to clarify rights of American Qaeda suspects arrested in U.S.

Al-Qaeda says it kidnapped Warren Weinstein in Pakistan.

Jihadi hackers run for cover.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Merkel: Financial crisis solution to 'take years'.

Mervyn King: banks 'must start hoarding cash’ to meet euro turmoil.

Insight: Apple vs Samsung lawsuit full of secret combat.

Senators blast CFTC, Gensler for MF Global mess.