Wednesday, May 16, 2012

World News Briefs -- May 16, 2012

As Greece's position within the eurozone looks increasingly fragile, a man walks towards a replica of a drachma coin outside Athens town hall. Photograph: Yorgos Karahalis/Reuters

Greece On Brink Of Collapse -- The Telegraph

Europe’s financial crisis lurched into a perilous new phase as dire predictions emerged of a collapse in Greece’s economy, with a run on its banks bringing an inevitable end to its membership of the euro.

As leaders in Athens accepted the need for a new general election to end a national stalemate, the International Monetary Fund said Europe’s leaders should prepare for the possibility of a Greek departure from the single currency.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN observers stayed with Syria rebels after attack. Syria attack kills 21; rebels say protect U.N. monitors.

Syria: 15 civilians 'summarily executed' in Homs. Gunfire, shelling leave 9 dead in Syria.

Turks increase support for Syrian rebels.

Iran's tough nuclear stance masks struggles at top.

President Obama executive order will give Treasury authority to freeze Yemeni assets in U.S.

ASIA

North Korea upgrading missile launch site.

China airline cuts flights to Philippines.

Chinese anger at US base in Australia.

Activist Chen Guangcheng in second US Congress call.

Vietnam protests China's S. China Sea fishing ban.

AFRICA

Congo 'Terminator' still forcing youngsters to fight, says HRW.

Rains cool off war in South Sudan.

South Sudan to receive anti-aircraft missiles within months: SPLA.

Congolese military hunts evasive ex-warlord.

Half of South Sudan facing food shortages, warns UN.

WFP: Sahel in urgent need of aid.

EUROPE

Greece sets date for new vote amid Euro exit fears.

Europe’s path uncertain as Hollande takes office in France, new elections set for Greece.

Germany, with its economy booming, has little sympathy for Greece.

Ukraine dismisses EU plea over jailed Tymoshenko.

Russian police break up anti-Putin protest in Moscow park.

Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic’s genocide trial under way at UN war crimes court. Mladic taunts survivors at start of genocide trial.

AMERICAS

Five killed in Bogota bombing.

Mexican official calls cartel violence 'irrational'.

Majority of Mexicans want more U.S. help in drug war.

Argentina ex-human rights official charged with embezzlement.

Argentina vice-president facing embezzlement investigation.

Haiti stalemate ends as parliament backs new PM's plans.

Growing concern over jihadist ‘safe haven’ in eastern Libya.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. has 55 daily encounters with "suspected terrorists".

US rendition 'torture' case heard.

US officials sought to testify in Gitmo 9/11 trial.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Facebook boosts number of shares on offer by 25%.

Murdoch insider Rebekah Brooks charged over phone-hacking inquiry.

World's largest phone company China Mobile in iPhone talks with Apple.

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