Sunday, June 3, 2012

World News Briefs -- June 3, 2012



Annan Warns Of Looming War In Syria -- Voice Of America

Arab League leaders are trying to increase the pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while their envoy to Syria warned "the specter of all-out war" in Syria grows by the day.

Arab League members met Saturday in Doha for an emergency session with United Nations and Arab League envoy Kofi Annan.

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MIDDLE EAST

Bashar al-Assad: 'not even monsters' would carry out Syria Houla massacre.

Iran warns Israel attack would trigger a thunderous blow.

Khamenei: West talks of nuclear Iran to hide own problems.

10 Qaeda fighters, soldier killed in south Yemen.

US demands that Iraq hand over suspect in deaths of 5 troops.

ASIA

Panetta, in speech in Singapore, seeks to lend heft to U.S. pivot to Asia.

China steps up Afghan role as Western pullout nears.

Suu Kyi warns against 'reckless optimism' on Burma reforms. Burma's Suu Kyi returns home after 1st trip in 24 years.

Nine dead in Myanmar mob attack: govt official.

China cracks down on Tiananmen anniversary.

Hun Sen's party poised to win Cambodia elections.

AFRICA

Passenger plane crashes in Nigeria's Lagos. 150 feared dead as passenger plane crashes into building in Lagos.

Nigerian church suicide attack kills 14.

Somalia: Al Shabab loses Afgoye and Afmadow. Is Kismayo next?

After Mubarak conviction anger and political maneuvers.

Thousands of Sudanese 'flee to South Sudan'.

Sudan army says 45 rebels killed in Darfur clashes.

DRC lawmakers orotest 'secret deal' with Rwanda.

EUROPE

Spain under pressure to avoid catastrophe.

Greek leftist vows to nationalise banks, roll back cuts.

Russia and EU tackle differences on Syria, Iran.

Queen's diamond jubilee brings out the royal colours.

Vatican leaks: Why is the Pope's butler in a cell beneath the fortress?

AMERICAS

For Mexico’s middle class, drug war deepens trust deficit.

Victims recovering after shootings at Toronto's Eaton Centre. Deadly shooting at Toronto's Eaton Centre sparks mass panic.

Nicaragua ex-Contra leader Adolfo Calero dies aged 81.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Four men accused in Times Square bomb plot released from jail by Pakistani court after two years inside.

Bin Laden spent wealth on attacks, guests: Qaeda.

US drone strike in Pakistan kills 10 suspected militants, Pakistani officials say.

US court demands decision on MEK's 'terror' listing.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

The drink giants aiming to smash Africa's 'moonshine' tradition.

Oil output soars as Iraq retools.

Western banks 'reaping billions from Colombian cocaine trade'.

As U.S. economy stalls, Fed may have to step in.

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