Thursday, April 19, 2012

World News Briefs -- April 19, 2012 (Evening Edition)



US: Sudan and South Sudan Want to Avoid 'All-Out War' -- Voice of America

The United States says Sudan and South Sudan want to find a way to avoid "all-out war," following violence across their border. The two countries have been unable to resolve disputes over borders, oil and citizenship issues stemming from the south's independence last July.

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MIDDLE EAST

Mr and Mrs Assad fight to salvage image.

Syrian army, rebels trade blows at Qusayr in cease-fire breach. Syria 'failing to keep to truce', says Ban Ki-moon. Syrian repression forces almost 160,000 to flee, group says.

Panetta: Russia cooperating with US, allies on Syria peace plan. Clinton raises possible NATO Syria role as UN increases monitors.

Deadly blasts hit Baghdad, Kirkuk and other Iraq cities. Nine bomb attacks cause chaos across Iraq. Iraq attacks kill at least 37.

CIA seeks new authority to expand Yemen drone campaign.

Tiny Gulf islands rekindle big Arab-Iran dispute. Iran slams Gulf Arab "interference" over disputed islands.

Bahrain police 'fire buckshot' to disperse F1 protest.

In Gaza, Hamas rule has not turned out as many expected.

ASIA

Official: Helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, likely killing 4 Americans.

Haqqani network behind Afghan attacks: U.S. envoy.

Kim Jong-il calls for peace with South Korea in 'will'. N. Korea threatens war as Seoul unveils missile.

Tokyo vies for ownership of islands despite Beijing threats.

China claims Philippines is violating maritime law.

China reports bird flu outbreak.

AFRICA

Arab League calls emergency meeting on Sudan violence.

Sudan declares war on South Sudan: Will this draw in East Africa, and China? Sudan president vows to 'punish' neighboring South Sudan. Sudan launches 4 attacks into South Sudan, official says; gov’t calls Sudan ‘friendly nation’.

Guinea-Bissau’s military junta dissolves government. Guinea-Bissau: Junta to hold polls in two years.

Zimbabwe President wants elections to end coalition government.

Top Egypt Islamist says military seeking to keep power.

Morocco reforms are tested by case against rapper.

ICC prosecutor in Libya for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi case.

A South African rape, captured on video, exposes an epidemic.

EUROPE

Czech government seeks majority after new crisis.

Massive anti-Putin movement splinters.

François Hollande builds lead as Nicolas Sarkozy allies admit writing is on the wall.

Switzerland criticized for new immigrant curbs.

Spain bond auction sees strong demand.

Ukraine's Tymoshenko refuses to attend new tax trial.

Belarus leader puts off speech over foreign policy.

Anders Behring Breivik 'planned three Oslo car bombs'.

AMERICAS

More resignations coming in Secret Service prostitution scandal.

Is ‘El Chapo’ back in border city of Nuevo Laredo?

Mexican volcano: Ash and rock half-mile into the sky.

Mexico US border ammunition shipment seized.

Secret Service pre-planned party at Colombian hotel.

Coast Guard stops 30th drug sub.

President Obama leads tributes to TV host Dick Clark.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Stopping Al-Qaeda with the click of a mouse?

In Pakistan, Hafiz Saeed protests $10 million U.S. bounty for his capture.

Kazakh court sends 47 men to prison for terrorism.

Abu Qatada deportation in confusion after appeal lodged.

New York bombing plot 'mastermind' testifies against friend.

Ex-Gitmo detainee delivers ransom demands for kidnapped Saudi.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Facebook to float on stock market on May 17 - and social network will be valued at $100 BILLION.

Oil buyers cut more Iran imports due to sanctions. Swiss leave loophole on EU's Iran oil embargo.

Iran says tougher EU sanctions will endanger global oil supply.

Asian investment boom seen in Latin America.

Parents sue Apple over children's costly and highly addictive apps: Some are aimed at children as young as four - but can rack up bills up to £1,300.

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