Saturday, August 11, 2012

World News Briefs -- August 11, 2012



Paul Ryan Is Romney’s VP Pick, Setting Up Stark Choice On Budget Issues -- Washington Post

NORFOLK — Mitt Romney has selected Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his vice presidential running mate, introducing the seven-term congressman and architect of Republicans’ budget-cutting plans at a spirited rally on the deck of a battleship here Saturday morning.

In shirt sleeves and tie, Romney promised that he and Ryan would restore the American economy by cutting deficits and growing jobs. He called Ryan a man of integrity and character rooted in his middle-class Midwestern upbringing and said he had chosen a candidate with a vision for addressing the nation’s fiscal problems.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria accuses U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar of overseeing rebel battles.

Syrian and Jordanian forces clash in border area.

Syria: no-fly-zone moves a step closer as Hillary Clinton assesses "worst case" scenario of chemical attack.

Clinton seeks to broaden ties with Syrian opposition.

Arabs to meet Sunday to discuss Annan replacement.

Iraq’s oil output overtakes Iran’s.

ASIA

Afghans kill 3 NATO, 3 US soldiers in single day.

US General: High readiness key to deter North Korean threats.

Australia urges deeper U.S.-China ties.

Japan to take islands dispute with Korea to International Court.

Whistle-blower in Chinese murder case may face trial.

Indian minister says bureaucrats 'can steal a little'.

AFRICA

25,000 people flee Darfur refugee camp amid fighting, U.N. says.

Egyptian president visits troubled border area. After Sinai killings, Cairo tightens grip on a neglected region.

UN urges Mali army to refrain from politics.

Hundreds executed by both sides in Ivorian War: Report.

EUROPE

As London wraps up, Sochi prepares for Olympics.

Euro falls amid concern crisis worsening, global growth slowing. German economy faces recession fear in threat to euro zone.

Germany considers holding EU referendum.

U.S. envoy to discuss democracy concerns with Romania.

AMERICAS

Mitt Romney introduces Paul Ryan as his VP running mate. Romney VP pick Ryan’s main mission: Cut the budget.

Rights groups hail Mexican court decision.

Brazil sends troops to border to fight crime.

Dallas County allows aerial spraying for 1st time in decades to fight West Nile virus outbreak.

USDA cuts corn production estimates adding to concerns of food price hikes as drought deepens.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

No need for joint North Waziristan operation, says Pakistani military, as it is underway.

US officials: al-Qaida gaining foothold in Syria.

'Kill list' legal challenge brought by man who lost five relatives in missile strike.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China’s slowing economy could complicate relationship with U.S..

IBM interested in RIM's Enterprise Services Division: Report.

Standard Chartered helped build damning case against itself. Exclusive: Standard Chartered, regulators in settlement talks.

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