Friday, July 20, 2012

World News Briefs -- July 20, 2012 (Evening Edition)



Colorado Movie Theater Shooting: 71 Victims The Largest Mass Shooting -- ABC News/Good Morning America

Twelve people were killed and 59 were injured in Aurora, Colo., during a sold-out midnight premier of the new Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" when 24-year-old James Holmes unloaded four weapons' full of ammunition into the unsuspecting crowd.

The number of casualties makes the incident the largest mass shooting in U.S. history.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian forces stretched, intelligence chief dies. Syria attack: Security chief Ikhtiar dies from wounds.

Syria’s ballistic missile arsenal looms as Assad regime buckles.

Syrian rebels take control of the Iraq and Turkey border crossings.

Syria crisis: Thousands of refugees flee violence.

U.S. talking to Israel and others about Syria's chemical weapons.

Iraqi army seals main Syria border crossing.

U.N. Security Council approves 30-day extension for Syria monitors.

Russia to delay chopper shipment to Syria: report.

U.A.E. police treating Gulf shooting as murder. Pentagon defends Navy shooting in Persian Gulf.

Bahrain protesters renew clashes with police.

Yemeni President lashes out at Iran. Yemen arrests prompt president's warning to Iran.

Hamas chief meets Egypt president, hails "new era".

Million Yemen children face severe malnutrition.

Attack on Israeli tourists prompts fears of escalating ‘shadow war’.

Iran lawmaker: Support to close Strait of Hormuz.

ASIA

Mongolia coalition takes shape, fans fears of resource nationalism.

US Congress votes to cut $650M in Pakistan aid.

Pakistan plans to revoke Afghans' refugee status could displace 3 million.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un wrests economic control from military.

'Purged' North Korean military leader may have been killed in gun battle. North Korea speculation rampant in Seoul.

Artist Ai Weiwei loses appeal over tax evasion case.

South China Sea standoff.

Post-ceasefire, No signs of peace in Burma's Kachin.

Congress party veteran expected to be India's next President.

AFRICA

Nigeria sect suspects kill six after emergency lifted.

DRC army takes over North Kivu town from rebels.

Millions still in need one year after Horn of Africa famine announced.

With $20 billion loan pledge, China strengthens its ties to African nations.

Hissene Habre: ICJ rules Senegal must try ex-Chad leader immediately.

Mali hostages 'were released in exchange for prisoners'.

EUROPE

Eurozone OKs terms of bailout for Spanish banks.

London 2012: Coe promises 'safe and secure Games'.

Russia detains 5 over attacks on Muslim leaders.

Spanish police battle anti-austerity protesters.

Italy's economic crisis risks sparking 'civil war' in Sicily.

Russian punk band Pussy Riot to remain in custody.

AMERICAS

Police: 14 dead in Colorado theater shooting.

Mexico's Lopez Obrador alleges election money laundering.

Colombia targets borders to drive cocaine output to decades-low.

U.S. whooping cough outbreak could be worst in half century.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. increases planned aid to Yemen in fight against al-Qaeda.

Accused planner of attack on USS Cole shuns Guantánamo court session.

Hasan's e-mail exchange with al-Awlaki; Islam, money and matchmaking.

Bus bomber was not Bulgarian, minister says. Pentagon: Signs that Hezbollah staged Bulgaria attack.

Exclusive: New York police link nine 2012 plots to Iran, proxies.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

IMF's Peter Doyle scorns its 'tainted' leadership.

Global shares, euro fall on Spanish region's aid request.

Online woes spark first ever loss for Microsoft.

Where is Google C.E.O. Larry Page?

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