Friday, April 6, 2012

World News Briefs -- April 6, 2012

Photo: Raul Castro Bids Farewell to Chavez

Hugo Chavez En Route To Brazilian Hospital With Complications? -- FOX News

Brazilian media is reporting that ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez will make an emergency trip to Brazil after allegedly suffering intestinal burns during his radiation treatment in Cuba.

Chávez, who in June of last year revealed that Cuban doctors had removed a cancerous tumor from his abdominal region, has been going back-and-forth from the island nation for treatment. The Associated Press reported earlier on Thursday that the Venezuelan leader had returned to his country on Wednesday night from radiation treatment in Cuba.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian assault undermines ceasefire hopes. Fighting rages as thousands protest in Syria. With peace deadline nearing, Syria sends helicopters against rebels.

Syria crisis: Turkey tells UN it may need refugee help. Syrian refugees flood Turkey.

Iraq unstable, sectarian, with signs of authoritarian rule.

U.S. not backing off as Iran sanctions bite.

Israel threatens strike on 'terror zone'. Israel’s dogs of war are straining at the leash to attack Iran – can Barack Obama stop them?

Christians mark Good Friday in the Holy Land.

ASIA

Myanmar ruling party claims poll irregularities.

'Smuggling kingpin' Lai Changxing on trial in China.

Bomber kills provincial peace council head in Afghan east.

Pakistan president to visit India amid warming ties.

Taiwan receives enhanced Patriot interceptors.

AFRICA

Malawi president dies, leaving nation in political suspense.

Mali rebels claim independent state in Sahara region. Mali coup: Islamists kidnap Algerian diplomats.

Many South Sudanese unable to return home. S.Sudanese face uncertain future in north next week.

Tunisians jailed for Facebook cartoons of Prophet.

Egypt's military: Prepared for handoff. Egyptian protesters rally to keep Islamist in race.

Hunted for horns worth more than gold, South Africa's rhinos face worst year on record.

EUROPE

Sarajevo marks war anniversary. Bosnia still divided, 20 years since war began.

Death in the morning: how one pensioner's suicide has traumatised Greece.

France fears another serial killer as scooter shooter strikes in Paris suburbs.

Grisly death fuels tales of Russian police torture.

Crime bosses hiding billions in Europe due to confused laws, says EU chief.

AMERICAS

Hugo Chavez weeps and calls on God to spare his life.

No immunity for top Mexican cartel lieutenant.

Argentine war heroes revealed to be henchmen in military dictatorship.

Coast Guard sinks Japanese tsunami 'ghost ship' off Alaska.

US adds 120,000 jobs; Unemployment falls to 8.2%.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

News organizations protest closure of Guantanamo hearing.

Pakistan criticizes US reward for militant.

Yemen pours troops into battle with al Qaeda.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

What do Iran sanctions cost you? About 25 cents a gallon, experts say.

U.S. March jobs report: Hiring slows, unemployment falls.

News Group phone hacking scandal costs approach £240m.

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