Monday, January 2, 2012

World News Briefs -- January 2, 2011 (Evening Edition)



Tension In Gulf As Iran Claims Missile And Nuclear Success -- Sydney Morning Herald

IRAN has raised the stakes in its confrontation with the West by test-firing a missile it said could not be detected by radar and claiming a breakthrough in its nuclear program.

Responding defiantly to the imposition of fresh US sanctions, officials in Tehran announced on Sunday that they had successfully produced and tested nuclear fuel rods in an advance Western experts had long stated was beyond Iran's technological capabilities.

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MIDDLE EAST

Assad has only 'a few weeks' left in control of Syria, Israel says.

Arab League monitoring mission criticised for failing to stop bloodshed.

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. Website says 4,000-plus Iraqi civilians

ASIA

Muslims clash with Chinese police who destroyed mosque.

Militants agree to truce with Pakistan, unite against NATO.

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

Mubarak’s trial resumes in Egypt amid speculation that he could be acquitted.

Problems pile up in Kenya's election year.

Islam terror group tells Christians: Leave north Nigeria or be attacked.

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

For Colombia ex-fighters, few jobs and crime pays.

Man arrested in connection with LA arson spree.

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

Last British resident held in Guantánamo Bay faces another year's captivity.

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

Gold, silver gain after Iran nuclear reports.

Four industries Apple can disrupt in the near future.

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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