Saturday, July 14, 2012

World News Briefs -- July 14, 2012



World Outrage At Syria 'Massacre', But No Action -- New York Times/Reuters

AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States has branded Syria's leaders murderers after an attack on a village by President Bashar al-Assad's troops left dozens dead, but there was no break in the deadlock among world powers over how to bring about an end to the bloodshed.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN monitors in Syria head to 'massacre site'.

Syria massacre: residents tell of the death on the streets of Tremseh. Syria massacre part of air force operation: U.N.

Cluster munitions reported in Syria.

Auditors say billions likely wasted in Iraq work.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Brunei to send women to Olympics.

ASIA

Afghanistan suicide bomb 'kills top MP' at wedding.

China is preparing for a North Korean 'emergency' by spending $10 billion on huge infrastructure projects near the border.

Chinese frigate runs aground in disputed part of South China Sea.

The 'truth' deleted from internet in China.

Burma 'creating humanitarian crisis' with displacement camps in Arakan.

China, Japan, Taiwan and the East China Sea (commentary).

AFRICA

France warns West would be drawn into Mali offensive.

ICC issues DR Congo warrants for rebel leaders Ntaganda and Mudacumura.

International outrage grows over destruction of Mali shrines.

Nigeria suicide bomber targets Maiduguri mosque.

Egypt and Tunisia's leaders meet post-revolt.

EUROPE

Germany rejects Greek plea for more time.

Spanish workers block roads, rail in cuts protest.

Russia's lower house OKs curbs on Internet, media and activists.

As Olympics near, forecast is gloomy, even by London standards.

Olympics: 'I don't know if guards speak English', says G4S chief. London 2012 Olympics: Games could need more troops, Lord Coe suggests.

AMERICAS

Mexico’s Congress presents the ‘unpresentable ones’.

Chavez: Venezuela is no threat, Obama is a "good guy".

Venezuela's Chavez says election loss would spark civil war.

Cuba receives first US shipment in 50 years.

Guatemala frees ex-colonel who killed campaigning bishop.

US diplomats seek changes to insider trading rule.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Terrorist suspect arrested in Edinburgh police raid.

In Egypt's Sinai desert, Islamic militants gaining new foothold.

Islamists' hold over Mali threatens Europe, diplomat warns.

What if there is no Al-Qaeda? Preparing for future terrorism (commentary).

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Visa, MasterCard in $6B credit card settlement.

China slows despite aggressive stimulus. Facing a slowing economy, China turns to American exports.

U.S. investigates whether JPMorgan traders hid losses.

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