Tuesday, May 15, 2012

World News Briefs -- May 15, 2012

President-elect François Hollande of France, shown in Paris on Monday, is entering an economic partnership with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany that was built on an administration with a different philosophy. Jacky Naegelen/Reuters

François Hollande Sworn In As French President In Low-Key Ceremony -- The Guardian

France's first socialist leader in nearly 20 years attends ceremony at the Elysée Palace before flying to Berlin

François Hollande, France's first Socialist leader in nearly 20 years, was sworn in at the Elysée Palace on Tuesday in a deliberately low-key ceremony ahead of a meeting in Berlin with the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, at which he will begin his quest to temper Europe's austerity drive.

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MIDDLE EAST

Rebels kill 23 Syrian soldiers, opposition snubs Arab talks.

Iran hangs Israeli 'agent' for killing nuclear scientist.

Iran, IAEA talks described as 'very constructive'. Iran upbeat on U.N. nuclear talks, diplomats skeptical.

Palestinians mark Nakba Day.

ASIA

Burma halts arms buys from North Korea.

NATO invites Pakistan to upcoming Afghan summit.

Philippines feels the economic cost of standing up to China.

AFRICA

EU anti-piracy force in first strikes at Somali targets. Somali pirate: EU airstrike destroyed equipment.

ECOWAS plans action on Mali, Guinea-Bissau.

Kenya refugee camp fills again with Sudanese refugees.

Africa must boost food output to maintain growth.

Sudan, S.Sudan move from 'crisis to catastrophe'.

EUROPE

France's Hollande risks German ire with new euro pact. Merkel, Hollande to shake hands, cross swords on crisis.

Euro zone finance ministers dismiss Greek exit "propaganda".

Fresh talks in Greece as fears of euro exit grow.

German GDP surges as Euro-zone split widens.

Damning report condemns 'unclear' British foreign policy.

Ukraine High Court postpones Tymoshenko appeal.

AMERICAS

White House: Obama won’t attend fall summit in Russia, denies link to Putin cancellation.

Venezuela: US must turn over fugitive judge.

Mexico candidate blames opposition as bodies pile up.

Haiti's wannabe soldiers say they met with leader.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

South Yemen air raids 'targetting' al-Qaeda kill 18.

Glossy English language guide on how to join Al Qaeda and commit acts of terrorism targets Western recruits by telling them to 'think of the virgins that await you'.

Al-Qaeda behind terror attacks in Syria, Russia warns.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Taxmageddon sparks rising U.S. anxiety.

Germans fret about their foreign gold reserves.

JPMorgan loss shows risks in safe-haven banks.

Half of Americans call Facebook a fad.

Facebook’s new IPO range: $34 to $38 per share.

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