Tuesday, February 28, 2012

World News Briefs -- February 28, 2012 (Evening Edition)



U.N.: Syria Death Toll 'Well Over' 7,500 -- CNN

(CNN) -- As the total death toll in Syria climbed past 7,500, according to U.N. estimates, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could be tried for war crimes.

However, Clinton said Tuesday, pursuing charges against al-Assad might hinder efforts to persuade him to cede power.

The United Nations has credible reports that "the death toll now often exceeds 100 civilians a day, including women and children. The total is certainly well over 7,500."

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian military pounds rebel areas, foreign journalists escape.

Rebels whisk injured British reporter out of Syria.

Syria: Bashar al-Assad could be regarded as a war criminal, says Hillary Clinton. UN Human Rights Council set to condemn Syria.

Dempsey denies advising Israel against Iran strike.

Iran turns the screws on dissidents ahead of elections, report finds.

Palestinian Authority threatens to 'reevaluate' its agreements with Israel.

Iranian uranium remains unaccounted for, U.N. nuclear agency says.

Amnesty: Iran quadrupled rate of public executions.

Israel won’t alert U.S. about attack on Iran: report.

ASIA

Sri Lanka rejects need for U.N. war crime resolution.

China violence: 12 dead in Kashgar city in Xinjiang.

North Korea: Ready to go to war with U.S., South Korea.

Gunmen open fire on bus in Pakistan, 18 killed.

Myanmar relaxes grip on media, vows end to censors.

Probe finds Japan withheld risks of nuke disaster.

Mixed response to India workers' strike.

AFRICA

Somalia promises west oil riches as diplomats vow to defeat al-Shabaab.

Kenyan airstrikes drive al-Shabab terrorists from Somalia strongholds.

UN says south Libya tense after tribal warfare.

Clashes break out in Sudan's South Kordofan.

European Union observers questions lack of real-time results after tense Senegal election.

U.S., Egypt lurch into perilous limbo on NGO case.

Stricken Costa cruise ship off Seychelles changes route. Crippled cruise ship, being towed in Indian Ocean, to reach land Thursday, Costa says.

EUROPE

French election: Hollande wants 75% tax on top earners.

Confidence grows in euro zone economy, still fragile.

France's Sarkozy edges up in election polls.

Serbia wins support for joining EU. EU ministers to decide on Serbia's candidate status.

Russia PM Putin says doesn't fear enemies.

Strong Russian nuclear force deters conflict, Putin says.

North Sea oil supply slumps as tax grab bites deep.

Occupy London: police and bailiffs move in to evict St Paul's protesters.

AMERICAS

Shining Path leader Comrade Artemio charged in Peru.

Central America drug gang violence at 'alarming levels'.

Venezuela anxiously awaits news of Chavez's health.

Venezuela vows military won't fire on civilians.

Falklands tension: Argentina turns away cruise ships.

Dozens of dissidents reported arrested in Cuba.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Gitmo plea deal signals new trial strategy.

Files reveal bin Laden ties to Pakistan agency. Wikileaks: Pakistan army officials 'knew of Bin Laden house'.

FBI : Iraqi in Ky. terror case bragged about past.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

World Bank protest highlights China reform tension.

Apple sets iPad 3 launch event for March 7.

Europe in housing market 'agony', says Rics.

FBI enlists 'Gordon Gekko' in financial crimes campaign.

Investigators scrutinize MF Global wire transfers.

TransCanada to go ahead with part of controversial pipeline.

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