Saturday, June 2, 2012

World News Briefs -- June 2, 2012



Egypt's Mubarak Sentenced To Life In Prison -- Reuters

CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian judge convicted former president Hosni Mubarak of complicity in the killings of protesters during the uprising that ended his 30-year rule and sentenced him on Saturday to life in prison.

It was the first time a deposed Arab leader had faced an ordinary court in person since a wave of uprisings shook the Arab world last year, sweeping away four entrenched rulers.

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MIDDLE EAST

Russia to block Syria military intervention. Syria conflict: Russia's Vladimir Putin stands firm.

UN official says no to Syria amnesty.

Israeli concern mounts over Syrian arms.

Iran builds new space center to launch satellites.

U.S. asks Iraq to extradite Hezbollah suspect.

Cyber-attacks "bought us time" on Iran: U.S. sources.

ASIA

US, China relations key topic at defense meeting.

Nepal backslides into political crisis.

British medical worker among four rescued from cave by special forces in Afghanistan.

Pakistani doctor who helped US appeals verdict.

Chinese couple pay £130,000 to have a second child to avoid one-child policy.

Myanmar military supports pro-democracy reforms.

Myanmar abandons nuclear research: defense minister.

AFRICA

Hosni Mubarak convicted, sentenced to life.

Al Qaida’s al Shabab may be on last legs in Somalia after key military defeats.

Khartoum expels foreign aid agencies from eastern Sudan.

Twin crises converge on Burkina Faso.

Mauritius set to try suspected pirates seized by UK.

EUROPE

Diamond Jubilee: Queen starts celebrations at the Derby. UK Queen goes racing to launch anniversary extravaganza.

Ireland votes in favor of EU treaty. ‘A sigh of relief’: International reaction to Ireland’s Yes vote.

Cyprus next country to seek euro bail-out, president suggests.

Six wounded in clashes between Kosovo Serbs, NATO peacekeepers.

Poland welcomes Obama letter on "death camp" error.

AMERICAS

PepsiCo's Mexico snack subsidiary attacked again.

Colombian rebels want French negotiating help. Freed French reporter flies back to Paris with letter for Francois Hollande.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez rewards his three millionth follower on Twitter with a new house.

Argentine official denies devaluation planned.

Exposing drug secrets, from a well-guarded bunker.

Clinton highlights importance of oil-rich Arctic.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Terrorists' growing ties to criminals open new avenues of attack.

Jihad in Seattle.

Four Al Qaeda fighters killed in Yemen.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Google to start charging companies for listings.

China's manufacturing slowdown to hit African suppliers.

US jobs slump and eurozone fears send global markets into tailspin.

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