Friday, July 27, 2012

World News Briefs -- July 27, 2012 (Evening Edition)



Clock Ticks For 'Mother Of All Battles' In Aleppo -- CNN

(CNN) -- Rebels and regime fighters girded for a decisive battle in Aleppo on Friday as world powers issued dire warnings of a government onslaught in the sprawling and densely populated Syrian city.

Fighting flared in parts of the metropolis Friday. But Malik Kurdi, deputy commander of the rebel Free Syrian Army, said both sides are preparing for a bigger confrontation the regime is calling "the mother of all battles."

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian rebels amass as battles for Aleppo, Damascus intensify. Onslaught looms as Assad forces pound Aleppo outskirts.

Assad exit inevitable, says UN general.

Exclusive: Secret Turkish nerve center leads aid to Syria rebels.

Number of Jewish settlers in West Bank passes 350,000 mark.

Dubai Police Chief: Muslim Brothers plotting overthrow of Gulf states.

Palestinian economic growth unsustainable - World Bank.

ASIA

More empty stomachs in North Korea as Kim plans reforms.

Both Koreas mark 59 years since war armistice after North announced military changes.

Purged North Korean army chief ousted for 'defying orders'.

Philippine Army chases militants after fatal clash.

New Chinese base raises tensions in S. China Sea.

Bo Xilai's imprisoned wife denied access to family, lawyers, those close to her family say.

AFRICA

Injured Mali leader flies home, faces challenges.

DR Congo army continues to battle rebels.

Panetta to meet with Egypt's Morsi during upcoming trip.

In shift by Egypt, president meets Hamas leader.

U.S. not probing allegations of massive South Sudanese corruption.

1.6 million Zimbabweans need food aid : WFP.

EUROPE

LIVE BLOG: London Olympics 2012.

Former Milosevic aide takes power in Serbia, EU uneasy.

Romania's suspended president asks voters to boycott vote.

Ukraine parliament to reconvene, language bill in focus.

Opening ceremony London 2012: A city feels the thrill as Olympics (finally) begin.

Russia's Putin, Medvedev to see UK PM at Games.

Spain unemployment hits new high. Soaring Spanish unemployment hits record highs.

Russia seeks naval supply bases in cold war allies Cuba, Vietnam.

Europe wants drones to spot illegal immigrants at sea.

AMERICAS

US economic growth slows in second quarter.

Bipartisan group of U.S. senators threatens to oppose UN arms treaty as deadline looms.

Mexican navy captures regional boss of Zetas drug cartel.

US area in extreme drought increases by size of Texas, report says.

US tells Cuba to end authoritarianism, then we'll talk.

Peru, Chile ramp up territorial dispute.

Wary consumers, trade curb U.S. growth in Q2.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US official: US may offer military assistance to drive al-Qaida from coup-wracked Mali.

Is this al Qaeda's 'last chance' for a country?

Al-Qaeda not establishing strong footprint in Syria: Pentagon.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Google: Didn't delete Street View data after all.

Toyota extends global sales lead over General Motors, VW.

Facebook earnings: Good, but not good enough. Facebook revenue growth skids, shares plunge.

Samsung posts another record net profit.

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