Monday, March 26, 2012

World News Briefs -- March 26, 2012



Obama Urges North Korea And Iran To Drop Nuclear Programs -- L.A. Times

President Obama says in Seoul that North Korea's nuclear program could lead to 'more broken dreams,' and that 'time is short' for Iran in its nuclear standoff.

Reporting from Seoul — President Obama on Monday made a direct appeal to the leaders of North Korea and Iran, urging them to "have the courage" to step away from their nuclear weapons programs, rather than follow a path toward greater isolation and economic distress.

"You can continue down the road you are on, but we know where that leads," Obama said in a speech that balanced notes of diplomatic persuasion with hard-edged pressure.

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MIDDLE EAST

Barack Obama's personal pledge to aid Syria rebels. Syria: Turkey delivers 'strong political message' as it closes Damascus embassy.

Despite mounting criticism, Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki’s position appears strong.

Israelis prefer preemptive strike to nuclear Iran: poll. Hundreds of Israelis march in Tel Aviv to protest war with Iran.

AQAP takes control of another town in southern Yemen.

ASIA

South Korea claims North Korea has moved rocket to launch site. South Korea warns it might shoot down North Korean rocket if it strays into territory.

Obama and Hu to co-ordinate on North Korea rocket launch.

Obama: Unclear who is running North Korea.

Afghan soldier kills 2 British troops.

Pakistan Taliban issues warning over NATO supply route.

China unveils new legislation on police powers of detention.

Aung San Suu Kyi cancels campaign after falling ill. Aung San Suu Kyi's health improving: party.

Japan down to one nuclear reactor.

AFRICA

Mali coup leader Amadou Sanogo 'in complete control'. Mali's capital returning to normal, north threatened. Mali protesters seek return to order after coup.

Eritrean leader says U.S. behind Ethiopia raids.

African Union force steps up hunt for Joseph Kony.

Muslim Brotherhood asserts its strength in Egypt with challenges to military.

Senegal's president concedes defeat in parliamentary polls.Senegal wakes to new era after Wade bows out.

EUROPE

Obama vows to pursue further nuclear cuts with Russia.

'Mission impossible' for Spain's PM – another €40bn in cuts.

Sarkozy: don't blame immigration laws for attacks.France election: Sarkozy vows ban on militant preachers.

Residents of South Ossetia vote in Presidential election.

Scientists: Venice sinking five times faster than thought.

AMERICAS

U.S. high court to begin hearing arguments in landmark health care case.

Hugo Chavez begins radiation therapy in Cuba.

Quake hits central Chile; no reports of deaths.

Pope heads to Cuba for historic visit.Pope heads to Cuba, seeking change and faith revival.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

French fighters training in North Waziristan.

Obama warns nuclear terrorism still a major threat.

Pakistani court to charge bin Laden's family.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Top secret Visa data center banks on security, even has moat.

Belvedere Vodka apologizes for ad making light of sexual assault.

Bernanke: Job gains present U.S. economic 'puzzle'.

'Hunger Games' battles to $155M opening weekend.

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