Thursday, June 7, 2012

World News Briefs -- June 7, 2012



Reports Of 'Massacre' In Syrian Village -- Al Jazeera


Activists say scores killed in assault by pro-government gangs backed by security forces on village near Hama.

Opposition activists in Syria say that pro-government armed groups backed by security forces have killed scores of people in a village in Hama province.

Both the Syria's Local Co-ordination Committees, an activist network, and the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) put the number of dead in Wednesday's attack on the village of al-Qubayr at more than 86.

But Syria's government denied any role in the killings.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria 'blocks' UN from Qubair 'massacre site'.

After 5 days of fighting, Syrian town devastated, no one claims victory.

Annan wants new strategy to end Syria conflict.

Seventeen militants die in southern Yemen clashes.

U.S. aides in Israel give assurances about Iran. Iran threatens delays in nuclear talks.

Israel to build more West Bank homes.

Iraq executes Saddam Hussein's aide Abid Hamid Mahmud.

ASIA

Central Asia bloc gives Afghans observer status.

Bombing at seminary kills 9 in southwest Pakistan.

China cuts key interest rates to boost growth.

Thai 'red shirts' rally to urge dismissal of top judges.

Philippines risks joining money-laundering blacklist.

AFRICA

DRC: Within days of crushing Ntaganda rebellion.

In Mali, an Islamic extremist haven takes shape.

Al-Shabab: US puts bounty on Somali militants.

'Depressed' Mubarak's health worsens: report.

US backs Libya in dispute over trial location for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi.

Ivory Coast: Ex-President Gbagbo ally Kouassi arrested.

EUROPE

Greek unemployment hits record while French jobless rate reaches 10pc.

Germany finalizing face-saving deal for Spain: Report.

Finnish leader says U.S. worried about Europe banks.

Amid economic crisis, Spain ponders taxing Catholic church property.

Germans see crisis worsening, Euro surviving: Poll.

Romanian voters ready to snub austerity.

UK government boycotts Euro 2012 over Ukraine treatment of Tymoshenko.

AMERICAS

Mexico's Lopez Obrador rules out Venezuelan model.

Guyana oil exploration stirs up Venezuela border dispute.

Venezuela 'poll wars' rage as presidential race heats up.

Colombia military: at least 8 rebels killed.

DEA makes smuggling arrests in Puerto Rico airport.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

On drones and their ability to defeat al Qaeda.

UN: Kenya police lists possible terror targets.

Clinton backs drones after al Qaeda figure killed.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Nasdaq offers $40m in Facebook compensation.

Survey: 1 in 3 Facebook users getting bored with the social network.

US rating faces '13 cut if no credible plan-Fitch.

China rate cut, Fed stimulus hopes boost markets.

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