Monday, June 25, 2012

World News Briefs -- June 25, 2012 (Evening Edition)

Mursi supporters continued their celebrations during the day in Cairo

Egypt's President-Elect Mursi Begins Work On Government -- BBC

Egypt's president-elect, Mohammed Mursi, has moved into his new office in the presidential palace and begun work forming a government he says will represent all of the people.

The Muslim Brotherhood candidate, who defeated ex-PM Ahmed Shafiq, could be sworn in by the end of the month.

However, the ruling military council has taken many presidential powers and questions about his authority remain.

A new constitution, the economy and security will be his main priorities.

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MIDDLE EAST

Turkish military says warplanes have struck Kurdish rebel targets deep inside Iraq.

Three more Syrian pilots defect to Jordan, more expected to follow suit.

As hopes for reform fade in Bahrain, protesters turn anger on United States.

Putin arrives in Israel, inaugurates WWII memorial. Vladimir Putin flies to Israel for Iran and Syria talks.

Iraq orders closure of 44 media outlets.

Iraq faces painful legacy of mass graves.

London 2012 Olympics: Saudis allow women to compete.

ASIA

Chinese data mask depth of slowdown, executives say.

Pakistan says Afghan peace requires clarity from U.S., Taliban.

North Korea 'executes four returned refugees'.

North Korea slams use of its flag in U.S.-South Korean military drills.

Communist Party leader warns politicians after Bo Xilai scandal.

China hails sea and space exploits.

India the world's largest open air toilet.

AFRICA

Nigeria says it needs new anti-terrorism tactics.

Tribal raids killed 900 South Sudanese in Dec-Feb: U.N.

Rwanda says being made a scapegoat for Congo mutiny.

Islamist Morsi says will be leader for all Egyptians. Egypt's Islamist president gets to work.

DR Congo fighting resumes with mutineers.

Tuareg rebels in Mali appeal to bruised local population.

Tunisian president says prime minister overstepped authority with extradition of ex-Libyan PM.
Tunisian government split over Libya extradition.

Militants attack jail in Nigeria, freeing 40.

EUROPE

Greece faces more woes: Finance minister resigns.

Scottish independence: Alistair Darling warns of 'no way back'.

Spain asks for bank rescue.

Euro crisis blamed for cut in aid to Africa.

Germany must step up to save eurozone, George Soros says.

Bosnian accused of war crimes appeals extradition.

AMERICAS

Wave of violence swallows more women in Juárez.

Striking Bolivian police clash with government supporters.

Homeland Security suspends immigration agreements with Arizona police.

Mexican presidential election: Drug war-weary voters set to return opposition to power after six years of bloodshed.

Lugo denounces removal from Paraguay presidency as coup.

Argentina may use Olympics for Falklands protest, warns Foreign Office.

WikiLeaks cables indicate Cuba wasn't laundering money.

DEA Honduras raid part of aggressive drug strategy.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaida trains Norwegian to attack.

Mumbai terror attack organiser arrested.

Reining in radical clerics.

Al-Qaida leader's posthumous anti-US Army message.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Bonds, dollar gain on Europe debt worries.

Morgan Stanley downgrades RIM on ‘deteriorating’ outlook.

Anxiety rises and wealthy rush to Swiss banks.

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