Saturday, January 28, 2012

World News Briefs -- January 28, 2012



Arab League Suspends Syria Mission As Violence Rages -- Reuters

(Reuters) - The Arab League said on Saturday it had suspended its monitoring mission in Syria because of "the critical deterioration of the situation" as state security forces battled rebels holding three suburbs just outside Damascus.

The Arab League called last week for President Bashar al-Assad to step down after 10 months of revolt against his rule and will take its suggestion for an Arab peace plan to the U.N. Security Council next week.

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MIDDLE EAST

Arab League halts observer mission in Syria. Syria's opposition concerned about independent armed rebel groups.

Iran dialogue 'long overdue': UN nuclear inspector.

Iran is gearing up for elections and it isn't pretty.

Israelis say settlements must be part of Israeli state.

Yemen: Al-Qaida activity puts regime change in doubt.

ASIA

Pakistan PM bemoans 'trust deficit' with US.

Japan, Russia 'far apart' on territorial dispute.

U.S. to send MIA team to North Korea for first time since '05.

From S. Korea with love: Warm socks sent to North by balloon.

Protest against greater US role in Philippines.

AFRICA

Militia chaos in Bani Walid raises danger of civil war in post-Gaddafi Libya.

South Sudan oil row: Sudan to release shipments.

Nigeria army says kills 11 Boko Haram insurgents.

Niger: Charity warns of pending food crisis.

Ethiopia: Troops will remain in Somalia until reinforcements from African Union arrive.

Senegal opposition urges more "resistance" after riots. Poll ruling sparks street clashes in Senegal.

EUROPE

There is no European emergency plan.

Germany wants Greece to give up budget control.

Costa Concordia: Fuel pumping delay as toll rises to 17.

UK police arrest Murdoch tabloid staff, raid offices.

Spain's lost generation: youth unemployment surges above 50 per cent.

AMERICAS

Seeking re-election, Chavez chooses hardline military loyalists for inner circle in Venezuela.

Writers condemn violence against Mexico journalists.

Mexico launches new offensive against cartel, ratcheting up drug war.

Cuba's offshore oil drilling platform under intense scrutiny.

Search for bodies in Rio de Janeiro building collapse continues.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Leon Panetta concern over Bin Laden 'informer' Shikal Afridi.

Al Qaeda releases video of Saudi al Qaeda fighter killed in Waziristan.

Arms from Libya could reach Boko Haram, al Qaeda: UN.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Davos 2012: IMF issues austerity warning.

IMF leads global push for euro zone to boost firewall.

In Facebook IPO, bankers seek prestige over fees.

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