Tuesday, June 19, 2012

World News Briefs -- June 19, 2012 (Evening Edition)

Mubarak was said to have been placed on a respirator before being moved to a hospital [Reuters]

Egyptian Ex-President Mubarak Clinically Dead: Sources -- Reuters

Hosni Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for three decades until overthrown by a revolution in the "Arab Spring" last year, was declared clinically dead by his doctors on Tuesday, the state news agency MENA said in a report confirmed by a hospital source.

Mubarak was 84 and had been sentenced to life in prison earlier this month.

"Former president Hosni Mubarak has clinically died following his arrival at Maadi military hospital on Tuesday evening," MENA said, quoting medical sources.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran, world powers fail to settle nuclear dispute. Nuclear talks in Moscow between Iran, Western powers end in failure. Iran, world powers fail to settle nuclear dispute. Iran nuclear talks downgraded.

Three Russian ships readying to go to Syria: Pentagon.

UN weighs future of Syria mission after US-Russia call. Syria faces ire over fresh Russia arms shipment.

Fresh violence in Syria ahead of UN briefing. In rebel-held Syria, revolutionary courts decide matters of life, death.

Turkish troops in big clash with PKK, 26 killed. 8 Turkish soldiers 'killed by Kurdish rebels'.

Hamas fires barrage of rockets into Israel. Four border police officers injured by Kassam. 13 rockets from Gaza in recent hours; Hamas claims launches.

US warns dissident Mujahideen-e Khalq to leave Iraq camp.

Gulf states crack down on Twitter users.

ASIA

Pakistan court rules Gilani is no longer prime minister.

Violence spikes across southern Afghanistan.

Bangladesh reportedly closes border to refugees from Myanmar violence.

Myanmar's President promises second wave of reform.

AFRICA

Mubarak's condition worsens, reportedly suffers stroke. Mubarak health crisis report hikes Egypt turmoil.

U.N. rights chief accuses Eritrea of torture, killings.

3 days of sectarian clashes in Nigeria leave more than 70 dead. Dozens killed in Nigeria religious riots.

Thousands join Egypt rally called by Muslim Brotherhood. Muslim Brotherhood urges marches against Egypt military.

Islamists in northern Mali fire on two aircraft.

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe motorcade in deadly crash.

Rwanda closes genocide courts.

EUROPE

Belarus parliamentary vote to be held in September.

Ecuador says WikiLeaks founder Assange is seeking asylum.

Euro fears mount in spite of Greek election results.

Debt crisis: Greek government will be forced to seek third bail-out.

Greek coalition set to form 'within hours'.

Faith is wavering in Mario Monti’s ability to fix Italy’s finances.

For rescue line, Cyprus prefers a Russian loan.

Leaders call for end to Armenia-Azerbaijan war.

Hungary hosts yearly NATO meeting on WMD arms control, nonproliferation.

AMERICAS

Chavez has big lead ahead of Venezuela election.

Mexican opinion poll shows Pena Nieto extending lead.

Venezuela demands Germany hand back 35 ton rock.

Colombian General Mauricio Santoyo to fight drug charge.

In a shift, the biggest wave of migrants to the U.S. is now Asian.

Study: U.S. state pension shortfall ballooned in 2010.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Shadowy al-Qaida-linked group claims Israel attack.

New Yorker guilty in 'mini al-Qaida' cell case.

Yemenis reclaim their towns after war to vanquish al-Qaeda.

Lebanese judges free Islamist detainees on bail.

Taliban to U.S.: End drone strikes in Pakistan, or no more polio vaccines.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

G20 summit: Leaders alarmed over eurozone crisis.

G20 summit: Barroso blames eurozone crisis on US banks.

Microsoft Surface tablet unveiled for Windows 8.

Coca-Cola 'not to blame for US obesity'.

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