Tuesday, March 20, 2012

World News Briefs -- March 20, 2012 (Evening Edition)



7.4 Earthquake Hits Mexico -- CNN

Mexico City (CNN) -- A strong earthquake rattled residents in southern Mexican resort towns and the nation's capital Tuesday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake had a magnitude of 7.4.

The epicenter was about 15 miles (25 kilometers) east of Ometepec, Guerrero, the USGS said, and its depth was about 12.4 miles (20 km).

More than an hour after the quake, residents of town were feeling aftershocks, said Francisca Villalva Davila, the city's comptroller.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria's leadership making mistakes, says Russia. Activist: Assad's deadly crackdown turning peaceful Syrians into terrorists.

Turkey resists calls to arm Syrian rebels.

Syria rebels quit eastern city, army on offensive. Syria rejects rumours of Russian 'anti-terrorism' mission landing.

Syrian insists rebels are regrouping, even as weapons, ammunition and cash run low.

Armed Syrian opposition torture, execute prisoners: HRW.

Russia slams IDF breaches of Lebanese airspace.

Scores dead after multiple 'al-Qaeda' Iraq bombings. 46 killed in Iraq attacks ahead of Arab summit.

Iraq wants alternative routes to ship oil amid Iran tensions.

Kuwait says Iran has assured it will not shut Hormuz.

ASIA

U.S. to determine Afghanistan troop pull-out by end-2012.

India may back human rights resolution against Sri Lanka.

Rights groups says Burmese abuses continue in Kachin state.

UN voices 'serious concern' as Khmer Rouge judge quits.

Pakistan parliament panel demands US air strike apology.

China to intensify patrolling around disputed island.

In China's Chongqing, dismay over downfall of Bo Xilai. Bo ouster means state capitalism in China will fade, Zhang says.

Protests loom as Hong Kong braces for new leader.

AFRICA

Tense Guinea-Bissau awaits election results.

Somali rebel mortars kill 5 near presidential palace.

Somalia national theatre reopens after two decades.

South African Jacob Zuma corruption case to be reviewed.

Pope Shenouda III funeral: Egypt's Copts mourn their 'protector'.

EUROPE

Vatican issues report on Irish church child abuse investigation.

Queen's pledge: I will serve the country for years to come.

France raises terror alert as police hunt for motorcycle killer. Toulouse school killer 'had camera around his neck'.

Mayor’s race in Russia an opportunity for the opposition.

Russia deploying troops for temporary Dagestan reinforcement.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner says Europe faces difficult reforms, weak growth.

Rescue creditors: Greece may miss debt target.

AMERICAS

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake shakes Mexico City.

Falkland Islanders oppose Argentinian flight plan.

National Debt has increased more under Obama than under Bush.

More than half of Americans doubt US global leadership in 2020.

Chavez sees plot to kill Venezuela opposition rival.

Cuba's Ladies in White warned public protests no longer allowed.

Mexico, awash in weapons, has just one legal gun store.

Interpol issues arrest warrant for former Turks and Caicos Premier Misick.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Biden: Bin Laden raid most 'audacious' plan in 500 years. White House backs Biden on audacity of Osama bin Laden raid.

US expert advocates destruction of Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Former Israeli spy chief: Jews facing 'wave of terror' worldwide.

Rapping Jihadi now fears terrorist pals will kill him.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Trains roll from Canada to Gulf to fill void left by failed Keystone pipeline.

Apple to pay dividend and buy back shares.

Saudi Arabia sends tankers to US with pledge to bring down oil price.

John Carter flop to cost Walt Disney $200m.

Companies asking for Facebook passwords for future employees.

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