Monday, July 30, 2012

World News Briefs -- July 30, 2012 (Evening Edition)



Syrian Helicopter Gunships Hit Aleppo -- The Australian

GOVERNMENT forces have attacked rebel-held districts in Aleppo with helicopter gunships and pounded them with shelling on the third day of a pitched battle for Syria's commercial capital.

The fighting has sent some 200,000 civilians fleeing the northern city, according to the UN, which warned of a looming humanitarian catastrophe, while France said it would call an urgent UN Security Council meeting on Syria.

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MIDDLE EAST

Turkish military convoy heads for Syrian border-reports.

Foreign 'jihadi' fighters reported in Syria.

Syrian rebels seize military base outside Aleppo.

UN says 200,000 have fled Aleppo battle.

Report: U.S. briefs Israel of Iran strike plan.

Get busy and have babies, Iran tells couples.

Mitt Romney backs Israeli military action against Iran.

Iran capable of attack in Persian Gulf.

UAE arrests 10 more Islamists in crackdown: Activists.

ASIA

India’s farmers wait for more monsoon rains as crops struggle, food prices rise.

U.N. to send team into North Korea after floods.

Big Hong Kong protest assails Communist Party ‘brainwashing’.

Tajik rebels surrender after threat of new assault.

Kim Jong-un's uncle emerges as power behind throne.

North Korea sends leaflet-filled balloons across DMZ.

North Korea dismisses South's talk of reform.

Australia and NZ restore full ties with Fiji.

As tensions in India turn deadly, some say officials ignored warning signs.

370M Indians swelter in heat after power fails.

AFRICA

Congo's Kabila: Rwanda's rebel backing no secret.

Gunmen attack Nigerian vice president's house - police.

Ethiopia erupts in deadly ethnic violence. Ethnic clashes kill 18 Ethiopians, displace thousands.

US is the driving force behind the fighting in Somalia.

Ivory Coast leader foresees Mali intervention soon.

In Egypt, archaeologists reopen tombs to woo tourists.

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni warns of Ebola threat.

EUROPE

Greek PM's allies seek more time for austerity cuts - sources.

Socialists in France make budget statement.

Germany, Italy vow to 'protect eurozone'. Eurogroup Chair sees decisions soon in debt crisis.

Spain's economy contracts third quarter in a row.

Romanian President survives impeachment referendum.

In Cyprus, a new generation inherits a conflict.

Russia's "Pussy Riot" on trial for cathedral protest.

AMERICAS

Cuba dissident movement suffers blow with leaders' deaths.

US Homeland Security gears up for civil unrest prior to presidential elections.

Colombian Farc rebels release two abducted pilots.

Cuba: Wife of Oswaldo Paya says crash was no 'accident'.

Floods force evacuations in Costa Rica.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Pakistan to push for intel share at U.S. talks.

Phl troops clash with al-Qaeda linked terrorists leaves 19 dead.

Pakistan official slams drones ahead of CIA talks.

US admiral says raid was 'easiest' part of bin Laden op.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Worlds stocks rise on ECB, Fed hopes; euro falls.

GM ramps up risky subprime auto loans to drive sales.

Bitter Apple-Samsung patent battle looms.

U.S. Indian tribes fear that legalizing online poker would hurt casinos.

Singh’s $400 billion power plan gains urgency as grid collapses.

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