Saturday, April 7, 2012

World News Briefs -- April 7, 2012



Syria Fighting 'Kills 100' Ahead Of Ceasefire -- BBC

At least 100 people have died on one of the bloodiest days in the Syrian uprising, according to unverified reports, days ahead of a ceasefire.

Clandestine monitors inside Syria say more than 30 died in Latamneh, a suburb of the city of Hama, as a result of government shelling.

Video said to be from Homs showed 13 victims of an apparent mass execution.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has warned the government not to use the impending truce as an "excuse for killing".

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MIDDLE EAST

Christians in Holy Land Pray on Easter Saturday.

Opposition: 121 dead as Syrian forces target civilians. Survivors tell of bloody aftermath to fight in Taftanaz, Syria.

Main airport in Yemen is captured by gunmen. Yemen official: Ex-president’s loyalists attack airport, forcing it to close.

Hamas executes 3 Palestinians in Gaza.

Air Force targets Gaza terrorists.

Iran can make nuclear weapons - but won't, says top politician.

ASIA

North Korea promotes nuclear and missile chiefs as Kim Jong-un consolidates power before rocket launch.

Himalayan avalanche buries scores of Pakistani troops, army says.

Russian military satellite falls in Pacific.

Myanmar president meets ethnic rebels: officials.

20 million Pakistani children not in school: UNICEF.

AFRICA

National assembly head returning to Mali. France offers transport aid in possible Mali intervention.

Longtime women's activist Banda sworn in as Malawi president. Bingu wa Mutharika: Malawi confirms president's death.

Libya to defy UN on handing over Saif Gaddafi, documents reveal.

Omar Suleiman, Egypt's former VP, aims to run for president.

Robert Mugabe strikes secret deal to hand Zimbabwe power to Emmerson Mnangagwa.

EUROPE

French far-right leader blasts Goldman Sachs, euro.

Greece: Clash after service for man who shot self.

Russia cuts GDP forecast to 3.4%.

Russia vows to bring 'Merchant of death' Viktor Bout back to motherland.

AMERICAS

Miracle! Residents all accounted for after Navy jet crashed into apartment complex.

Two of Latin America's deadliest gangs join forces.

Report: US should minimize military aid to Central America, strengthen courts, police.

Venezuela's Chavez to return to Cuba for more treatment.

Communist Cuba marks Good Friday with public holiday.

Alaska predicts slowing decline in oil output.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Reports: Hezbollah threat to US may have been overstated.

NATO: Militant from al-Qaida-linked group captured.

Triumphant Tuareg rebels fall out over al-Qaeda's jihad in Mali.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Mac malware outbreak is bigger than 'Conficker'.

UK's advertising watchdog to assess complaints Apple's new iPad 4G claims were misleading.

Apple will become world's first $1TRILLION company, analysts predict as share price overtakes Google.

U.S.-backed battery company's sale to Russian tycoon sparks anxiety.

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