Wednesday, April 18, 2012

World News Briefs -- April 18, 2012


Sudan And The South 'Open New Front' In Border Clash -- BBC

Sudan and South Sudan have accused each other of opening up a new front along their disputed border, raising fears of all-out war.

The clashes broke out north of Aweil in South Sudan, about 100 miles (160km) west of the Heglig oil field, scene of most recent fighting.

Seven South Sudanese soldiers and 15 Sudanese were killed, South Sudan's army spokesman told the BBC.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria army 'pounds Homs' as UN considers observer mission. Syria's FM claims government abiding by truce.

Bahrain activists vow "days of rage" for Grand Prix.

Ahmadinejad mobbed by 'hungry' protesters in Iran.

U.S. official says Netanyahu was fully briefed on Iran talks.

Palestinians boycott meeting with Israel’s Netanyahu that would have been first in 20 months.

Anxious to keep lid on Iraq, Obama woos Kurds.

China pledges 'thorough' Bo Xilai scandal probe.

ASIA

Angry N.Korea threatens retaliation, nuclear test expected. North Korea says no longer bound by nuclear test moratorium. North Korea vows retaliation over rocket.

India to test nuclear missile that can hit Beijing.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi to make first foreign trip since 1988.

Khmer Rouge leader denies role in torture prison.

Tokyo mega-quake 'would kill over 9,000'.

AFRICA

Sudan and the South 'open new front' in border clash. Factbox: How Sudan and South Sudan shape up militarily. Fears rival Sudans heading towards 'all-out war'.

Guinea-Bissau military accused of repression in wake of coup.

Armed men round up top officials in Mali.

US issues emergency warning that radical Islamist sect may bomb hotels in Nigeria capital.

EUROPE

France's Sarkozy hit by defections and poll plunge.

Eurozone crisis live: German borrowing costs hit record low after Portugal admits it may need more help.

Amid euro-slump, the IMF rethinks austerity.

UK 'could become one of world's biggest shale gas producers'.

Anders Behring Breivik trial, day three - live updates.

AMERICAS

Mexican poll points to big win for PRI's Pena Nieto.

Argentina and Brazil closer in defence issues and in support of Malvinas claim.

U.S. factory decline suggests economy losing steam.

YPF Repsol: Spain says Argentina shot itself in foot. YPF oil: Spain threatens retaliation against Argentina.

Fernández hopes Peronist coup will revive Argentina's failing economy.

At least 20 women involved in Secret Service scandal, senator claims.

Mexico raises volcano alert level.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Combatting Al Qaeda after Bin Laden.

Terrorists freed in Schalit deal return to terror.

Libya military commander sues UK over rendition.

Pakistan deports bin Laden’s family to Saudi Arabia.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Exclusive: Chesapeake CEO took out $1.1 billion in unreported loans.

European banks could trigger fresh credit crunch, warns IMF.

IMF sees 'optimism return' as faster growth predicted.

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