Saturday, February 11, 2012

World News Briefs -- February 11, 2012



Horror Escalates In Syria As U.N. Tries Again To Reach Resolution -- CNN

(CNN) -- As U.N. diplomats make another attempt to condemn Syria's massacre of civilians, one resident in the besieged city of Homs pleaded for President Bashar al-Assad's regime to have mercy on the most innocent victims.

"We just want from Assad to give us permission to move the injured baby -- they are just the babies," said an activist named Omar. "They have to leave the area to have a good treatment. ... He don't even let us save and treat our (injured) babies."

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria forces shell Homs, Saudis push U.N. resolution. Syria bombings hit a city seen as key to Assad's future. Continuing violence in Syria raises fears about future.

US releases declassified photos of Syrian military attacks.

As Syria bleeds, neighbors brace for refugees.

Ahmadinejad: Iran to announce 'very important' nuclear developments as country marks anniversary of revolution.

Turkish diplomat: Iran is ready to cut a deal.

Turkey FM: Israeli military strike on Iran would be a disaster.

Iran government cuts off internet access as hardline regime makes a stand.

ASIA

Age, military ties mark Kim Jong Un's inner circle.

US walks back recognition of new Maldives gov't.

Okinawans see duplicity in US withdrawal. Japan anti-base mayor critical of new US deal.

India: No war with China in near future.

Pak military claims severing militants’ supply route.

AFRICA

Sudan, South Sudan sign treaty of non-aggression.

Egyptian activists plan strikes to mark Mubarak's ouster. Egypt's military warns of plots on eve of strike. Egypt military rejects plea.

Libya's Saadi Gaddafi threatens to lead uprising. Libya urges Niger to extradite Gaddafi son: report.

Escaped Nigeria sect member rearrested for bombing.

EUROPE

Greece warns bailout rebels of unknown, dangerous path. Greek prime minister warns of 'uncontrolled chaos' if country defaults.

Power cuts in Serbia as Europe's deep freeze threatens national grid.

Turmoil erupts in a Kremlin-protected enclave.

Bosnia finally gets new government after 16 months.

Thousands in Slovakia protest corruption at top.

Russians alarmed by rash of teenage suicides.

AMERICAS

Obama budget predicts $1.3T deficit for 2012.

DEA: Mexican Gov. got millions in drug cash.

US increases travel warning to 14 Mexican states.

Chavez has opponent in Venezuela election.

Brazil arrests strike leaders to halt police work stoppage in Rio.

Argentina accuses UK of deploying nuclear weapons near Falkland Islands. UK sent nuclear sub near Falklands, says Argentina.

Peru says rebel leader may be wounded from battle.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Prosecutors: Al-Qaida leader directed 'underwear bomber'.

Al-Shabab, al-Qaida: Linkup of groups in decline?

Inside the making of the Bali bombs.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US trade deficit reaches six-month high.

Justice Department calls Swiss Bank a "fugitive".

FBI's Megaupload bust 'has done little to reduce internet piracy'.

Missing at MF: $1.6 Billion.

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