Monday, March 5, 2012

World News Briefs -- March 5, 2012 (Evening Edition)



Obama And Netanyahu Focus On Iran's Nuclear Program -- CNN

Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday their nations stand together in their efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

The two leaders met at the White House to discuss Iran's nuclear program and other Middle East issues amid talk speculation that Israel may attack nuclear sites in Iran.

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MIDDLE EAST

McCain seeks airstrikes on Syria; US presses Putin.

Syrian troops pursue crackdown, Annan to visit. Thousands of Syrian refugees pour into Lebanon. Syrians fleeing Homs accuse troops of atrocities.

'Al-Qaeda' gunmen kill 27 police officers in coordinated Iraq attack.

IAEA voices 'serious concerns' about possible military dimensions to Iran nuclear program.

On Iran, Obama and Bibi differ on red lines and timelines. Obama: ‘Loose talk of war’ plays into Iran’s hands, says he won’t let Iran get nuke weapon.

Ahmadinejad rivals rack up parliament wins in Iran.

Yemen president vows to pursue Qaeda-linked militants.

100 Yemen soldiers killed in clashes with suspected al-Qaeda gunmen. 106 dead in Yemen fighting, 55 troops held captive.

No political differences between Fatah, Hamas.

Iran decides not to kill U.S. marine accused of spying.

Percussion bomb explodes near Turkish prime ministry.

ASIA

Afghan and US reports fail to agree on Koran burning.

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi takes election battle to military’s political stronghold in capital.

China's premier warns of slower growth, problems ahead. In China’s annual assessment, Wen is optimistic.

Tajikistan blocks Facebook.

Australia's billionaires are a 'threat to democracy' says top politician.

AFRICA

Malawi's President Mutharika tells donors 'go to hell'.

Analysis: Extreme Islam turning Libyan rebels into savage oppressors.

British journalists held in Libya over spying allegations.

Congo blast site too dangerous for rescue effort. At least 200 reported dead in Republic of Congo blasts. Soldiers recover bodies from Congo blast site.

Nigeria military kills 3 suspected sect members.

Senegal presidential run-off set for March 25.

EUROPE

Putin grapples with urban Russia’s ire. Police break up anti-Putin protest in Moscow.

Russia election: Monitors say vote skewed for Putin. Observers: Serious problems in Russia vote.

Putin appoints 'The Magician' to investigate election fraud claims.

Medvedev orders review of tycoon’s conviction.

Twelve banks will join Greek debt swap.

Cash-strapped Britain: One in five has to borrow money to buy food.

Trial of Iceland ex-PM Haarde over 2008 crisis begins.

France election: Nicolas Sarkozy seeks to put a disastrous electoral week behind him.

AMERICAS

More than half of Americans back Obama's Koran apology.

Biden visits Mexico and Honduras amid drug debate.

Mexican police seize 'meth maker' Nery Salgado Harrison.

Chavez faces more cancer treatment before Venezuela vote. Hugo Chavez says new tumor was cancerous.

In three years, Venezuela's foreign debt grew 90%.

Peruvian police capture 'Shining Path boss' Walter Diaz.

Hundred-foot long drug tunnel discovered across Mexico-US border.

Haiti's Martelly wants camps of ex-soldiers cleared.

Chicago police chief pledges no NYPD-style spying on Muslims.

Texas gun sales boom in expectation of Obama re-election.

Families oppose 9/11 remains at memorial museum.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Taliban 'offer every assistance' to al Qaeda, says terrorist leader.

Gitmo war crimes court surprises some observers.

Relatively light sentences challenge image of Guantanamo’s tough tribunals.

Holder to make case for targeting Americans in terror hunt.

Picture of fugitive '7/7 widow' at Tanzanian border released.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

AIG selling $6 billion of AIA shares, to repay bailout.

As new iPad debut nears, some see decline of PCs.

Stocks fall on China, Europe growth.

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