Monday, May 21, 2012

World News Briefs -- May 21, 2012



At Least 45 Arrests, Some Injuries In Chicago Anti-NATO Clashes -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Four police officers were injured and 45 demonstrators arrested after baton-wielding police clashed with anti-war protesters marching on the NATO summit in Chicago on Sunday, police said.

A lawyer's group assisting protesters challenged police figures, saying at least 12 protesters were hurt, some with head wounds from police batons, and more than 60 people detained.

The confrontation began after a 2 1/2 mile march from a Chicago park to near the site of the summit, where leaders of the NATO alliance are discussing the war in Afghanistan.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN nuclear watchdog chief begins Iran talks. UN nuclear chief 'positive' over Iran talks.

Iran military chief vows to annihilate Israel.

U.S. ambassador: NATO has no plans for military intervention in Syria.

Syria: Hama shelling 'kills 34'.

Deadly violence flares in Beirut.

Thousands gather for Lebanese Sunni cleric funeral.

Suicide bombing in Yemen kills scores at military parade rehearsal.

Netanyahu: African migrants could overrun Israel.

Kurdish oil deal stirs Iraqi tensions.

Palestinians sign deal to set up elections.

ASIA

US envoy warns against any N. Korea nuclear test.

Prominent rival of Sri Lanka president walks free.

Four climbers die on Everest.

Chinese fishermen and boats held in North Korea 'freed'.

South Asia a rising force in global meth trade.

AFRICA

Brotherhood's Mursi leads in Egypt expat voting. Egypt vote: The Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty.

Zimbabwe denies claims of state sponsored violence.

East Africa to join world gas giants.

Ethiopia: Wars on many fronts.

South Africa braces for verdict on murder of far right leader.

EUROPE

World leaders urge mix of economic growth, austerity for ailing Europe.

Merkel to discuss fiscal pact with German parties.

Europe raises threat level against Athens.

Former extreme nationalist becomes Serbian president.

Putin to dominate new Russian government. New Putin cabinet announced.

Earthquake in northern Italy damages cultural treasures.

AMERICAS

Dominican opposition to dispute ruling party win.

British nuclear submarine sent to Falklands in show of strength as tensions rise ahead of 30th anniversary of conflict.

Army role in Mexico drug war questioned as generals held.

Mexico arrests 'cartel leader' behind Monterrey deaths.

Survivor: Honduran police fired on passenger boat.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Families of Lockerbie victims still seek answers. Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi buried in Libya.

New Lockerbie inquiry rejected by PM as Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies.

Pakistan urges a 'permanent solution' on U.S. drone strikes.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Multinationals sweep euros from accounts on daily basis.

China firm buys AMC to form world's largest cinema chain.

Nasdaq CEO blames software for delayed Facebook IPO trading

Facebook shares drop below $38 IPO price.

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