Monday, January 2, 2012

World News Briefs -- January 2, 2011



Syrian Civilian Deaths Undermine Arab League Mission -- Voice of America

Syrian security forces are said to have killed at least seven protesters Sunday, as an Arab League advisory body called for the immediate withdrawal of monitors from the country. The advisory groups says the observers are failing to prevent government troops from killing civilians.

Four of the deaths Sunday came when troops loyal to embattled President Bashar al-Assad attacked protesters in the Damascus suburb of Daria. Other civilian casualties were reported in Homs.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel, Palestinians to meet Tuesday; prospects hazy.

Iran proved it can seal Hormuz Strait.

Iran reports nuclear progress as sanctions loom.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: Fate of Israel peace treaty may be decided in referendum.

Israeli PM: Security fence to be built along Jordan border.

Iraq's Sunnis leaving mixed neighborhoods.

Iraqi civilian deaths climb in 2011: study.

ASIA

NATO reports 'incredible' Afghan drugs seizures.

NATO hopes for reopening of Pakistan supply route. NATO supplies pile up at Pakistan port.

Two Koreas 'at a turning point' says South president. South Korea signals willingness to work with Kim Jong Un.

North Korea calls for "human shields" to protect new leader.

Fiji's military leader Bainimarama lifting martial law .

Australia warning over Murray Valley encephalitis.

AFRICA

Libya's government 'broke international justice standards' over Saif Gaddafi.

Nigeria fury as fuel prices double after subsidy ends.

Coca-Cola accused of propping up notorious Swaziland dictator.

Congo inmates killed during attempted escape after grenade error.

Gaddafi supporters 'try to blow up Tripoli power grid'.

South Sudan forces heading to flashpoint city.

EUROPE

European leaders predict 2012 will be worse than 2011.

Collapse of the eurozone 'will start this year' as countries pull out of the single currency, leading think tank warns.

Crisis talk, austerity calls mark euro anniversary.

Brussels' radical VAT shake-up 'will cost families £800 a year'.

AMERICAS

'Person of interest' detained in L.A. arson fires.

Argentine governor, Carlos Soria, killed by gunshot.

Iran seeking to expand influence in Latin America.

Americans buy record numbers of guns for Christmas.

IBD poll: Americans see recession, tax hikes in 2012.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda on the ropes: One fighter's inside story.

Al-Qaida, Taliban ask Pakistani militants for help.

Metastasis of Al Qaeda?: Pan-African terrorism – Analysis.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Eurozone is closer to break-up, warns Standard Chartered's Peter Sands.

Exxon wins less than expected from Venezuela dispute.

You thought 2011 was tough?

Hyundai Heavy targets 20 percent order growth to $31 billion.

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