Monday, February 20, 2012

World News Briefs -- February 20, 2012



UN Inspectors Arrive In Iran For Key Talks On Nuclear Programme But Admit There's Little Chance Of Progress -- Daily Mail

UN inspectors arrived in Iran today in the latest push to hold key talks with Iranian officials about how far the country's controversial nuclear programme has come.

The trip is the second in less than a month by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team and reflects growing concerns over alleged weapons experiments - something Iran denies and refuses to discuss.

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MIDDLE EAST

Jordan prepares camp for Syrian refugees.

Iraq VP: Death squad charges politically motivated.

U.S., Britain urge Israel not to attack Iran.

IAEA Iran visit may offer end to war talk over nuclear work.

Iran 'may boost nuclear programme', diplomat warns.

Iranian first vice president suffers from heart failure.

Yemen's Saleh faces music after 33 years in power.

ASIA

North Korea raises alert for live-fire drill.

North Korea ruling party to meet, may make succession official.

Myanmar declares war on opium.

Burma lifts election restrictions.

Mired in scandal, tycoon presses bid to run Hong Kong.

Put up or shut up, Rudd told as Australian power struggle descends into farce.

AFRICA

Senegal opposition calls fresh protest after riots.

One year into revolution, Libya is beset by uncontrolled militias, rights abuses.

Pressed by unrest and money woes, Egypt accepts I.M.F. loan.

Egypt presidential election: Decision on date delayed.

For woman in Sudan, no escape from misery.

Robert Mugabe birthday plans hit by lack of money.

EUROPE

Europe's debt crisis and Greek bail-out: live

European leaders meet Monday on Greece bailout; public tiring of austerity measures.

Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards protest against labor reforms spurred by austerity cuts.

Russian oil boom’s end means lower tax that risks unrest: Energy.

Merkel backs rights activist for German president.

AMERICAS

NYPD monitored Muslim students across Northeast.

Brazil kicks off Carnival as fears of unrest fade.

Prison fight kills 44 in Mexico.

Factbox-Worst atrocities in Mexico's drug war.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Saudi Arabian millionaire 'with links to 9/11 terror attacks' living in luxury London home while working for state oil company.

British Muslims recruited to fight for 'al-Qaeda' in Somalia. British Muslim to face terrorism trial in Kenya.

Report: Website helped UK terrorists communicate.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil price surge could dampen global recovery. Brent hits 8-month top above $121 after Iran, China moves.

Saudi Arabia cuts oil output, export: Industry export.

Canada threatens trade war with EU over tar sands.

Wynn accuses top shareholder, buys out his stake.

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