Monday, July 30, 2012

World News Briefs -- July 30, 2012



Syrian Forces And Rebels Claim Gains In Aleppo Fight -- New York Times

BEIRUT, Lebanon — Both the Syrian government and its opponents claimed victories in the embattled city of Aleppo on Monday, a day after the United Nations humanitarian chief warned of a growing crisis in the country’s largest city, saying that almost of a tenth of its residents had fled over two days of fighting.

Opposition fighters said that after a pitched battle with the Syrian Army lasting several hours, they had seized control on Monday of a vital checkpoint a few miles northwest of the city, freeing up a route for supplies and fighters between Aleppo and the Turkish border. Opposition activists said that the fighters had seized several tanks and other military vehicles. Activists said video posted on Monday showed scenes of the nighttime battle as well as the checkpoint under rebel control.

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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.

Mitt Romney backs Israeli military action against Iran.

Iran capable of attack in Persian Gulf.

ASIA

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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