Friday, July 13, 2012

World News Briefs -- July 13, 2012



Syrian Activists Report New Massacre -- Al Jazeera

Activists say government forces killed more than 200 people in shelling and other attacks on Traimseh village in Hama.

Syrian activists have reported a new massacre in the central Hama province, saying government forces killed more than 200 people in shelling and other attacks.

There were few details of attack on Traimseh village, which was reported late on Thursday by several activist groups.

A statement by the Hama Revolutionary Council said: "More than 220 people fell today in Traimseh. They died from bombardment by tanks and helicopters, artillery shelling and summary executions."

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian opposition reports massacre of 220 civilians.

US warns Syria over chemical weapons.

Bashar Assad reportedly names negotiator, but Syria peace talks seem far away.

Sunni 'cannon fodder' abandon Syria's Alawite-led military. Syria defections raise hopes among Assad opponents.

Evidence exists to bring Syria war-crimes case: French diplomat.

Gold for Oil: Turkey skirting Iran sanctions by trading gold for crude.

Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood to boycott early elections.

ASIA

Asian leaders at regional meeting fail to resolve disputes over South China Sea.

Satellite imagery shows ramped-up work at North Korea reactor.

U.N. calls for international probe into deadly Kazakh riots.

China's economic growth slows.

FBI probes ZTE trade deals with Iran.

AFRICA

Military intervention in Mali "probable": French foreign minister.

Islamists' hold over Mali threatens Europe, diplomat warns.

DR Congo: UN helicopter gunship fires on M23 rebels.

Ethiopian blogger Eskinder Nega jailed for 18 years.

French issues warrant for E.Guinea president's son.

EUROPE

Britain adjusts security plans in tense countdown to the Olympics.

Most Greeks think new government cannot solve woes: poll.

Moody's downgrades Italy debt rating 2 notches.

Police hurt in Orange march clashes in North Belfast.

Insight: Russia ponders the future of its capital.

Russian crackdown on dissent goes virtual.

AMERICAS


US Senate report challenges Mexico’s reliance on military to fight drug violence. U.S. report: Mexico should focus on cops, not military.

Mexican army: Killings in Juarez down 42 percent.

Runner-up in Mexico poll says it was rigged.

Authorities discover 2 sophisticated border drug tunnels in southwest Ariz, California.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaeda free to tighten its grip on Africa.

White House moves to extradite prisoner from Iraq.

Accused model airplane terrorist accepts plea deal.

Al-Qaeda tries to carve out a war for itself in Syria.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Market savior? Stocks might be 50% lower without Fed.

Once a social media star, Digg sells for $500,000.

Richard Branson to blast off into space next year on his spaceship’s maiden voyage.

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