Thursday, May 17, 2012

World News Briefs -- May 17, 2012



Greece's Interim Cabinet Sworn In As Fears Swirl Of Euro Exit -- CNN

Athens, Greece (CNN) -- Cabinet ministers in Greece's interim government were sworn in Thursday, as the country grapples with a political and economic crisis that could have effects far beyond its borders.

Greek voters punished the major parties at the polls earlier this month for the harsh budget cuts imposed by the country's international lenders.

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MIDDLE EAST

Diplomat: Confidential report finds Iran shipping arms to Syria.

Iran vows never to renounce nuclear 'rights'.

Plans to strike Iran "ready," says U.S. Israel envoy.

Military activities reported near Israel-Gaza border. Israeli troops fire at Palestinians near Gaza border.

Hamas: New, illegal PA cabinet can't hold elections.

Iranian calls for 'Islamic awakening' to destroy Israel.

Turkish jets stop 'Israeli violation' of airspace.

ASIA

Satellite imagery shows progress in North Korea nuclear reactor construction.

Exclusive: China pushes North Korea to drop nuclear test plan: Sources.

N. Koreans demand ransom for detained Chinese fishermen.

China calls for consistent diplomacy from Philippines.

16 retired Chinese Communist Party officials call for 2 top leaders to step down.

Chen Guangcheng 'to get passport within 15 days'.

AFRICA

Guinea-Bissau gets Prime Minister under new deal.

West African group mulls intervention in Mali. Rights group: Mali facing 'worst crisis since independence'.

Mbeki heading to Khartoum to push talks.

Rwandan rebels kill 50 in eastern DR Congo: UN.

Military hopes for 'great leader' from Egypt vote.

EUROPE

Eurozone crisis live: Spain's Bankia denies suffering run on deposits. Debt crisis: live.

Spain could be locked out of the markets, says Mariano Rajoy.

Cameron looks to shield Britain from Euro break-up.

Judge delays Mladic trial due to evidence errors.

After 7 years, no end in sight to phone hacking scandal.

Queen Sofia to snub Diamond Jubilee lunch over Gibraltar row.

AMERICAS

US census shows majority of babies now from ethnic minorities.

US agents on deadly Honduran military operation. Murder of Honduran reporter blamed on drug gangs.

Two Mexican generals detained over alleged drug links.

Falklands delegation talks oil to Scottish counterparts.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

FBI confirms leak probe on al-Qaida plot.

US scale model of Bin Laden house revealed.

Drone hits an al-Qaeda convoy in Yemen.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

IMF chief Christine Lagarde: Greek euro exit will be 'extremely expensive'.

Facebook to set final IPO price Thursday.

JPMorgan's trading loss is said to rise at least 50%.

'Royal' diamond Beau Sancy sells for $9.7m.

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