Thursday, August 23, 2012

World News Briefs -- August 23, 2012

Deaths Across Syria, map dated Aug 16, 2012

Syrian Capital Under Siege -- Voice of America

Parts of Syria's capital were under siege Thursday with Syrian government forces battling rebels in and around Damascus in pitched fighting.

Activists reported a campaign of shelling and house-to-house raids in Daraya, on the southwest edge of Damascus, as well as continuing clashes in the city's Hajar al-Aswad district.

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MIDDLE EAST

Military hits town near Damascus, 60 killed in Syria.

Syria: US and Turkey meet to hasten Bashar al-Assad's end.

Syria moves fighter-bomber jets closer to cities-opposition.

Syria’s growing refugee crisis.

Lebanon clashes: Fresh clashes breach truce in Tripoli.

IAEA head "not optimistic" on access to Iran military site.

Iran aligns itself for an image makeover.

Turkey probes possible Iran link in bombing.

5 soldiers, 16 rebels killed in clashes in Turkey.

ASIA

Kyrgyz government collapses, increasing political instability.

Tajikistan police fire on protesters.

Chinese missile tests continue.

South Korea returns letter from Japanese leader.

Japan, S. Korea disputed island spat heats up.

Christian group to hold conference on Pakistan blasphemy law.

India threatens to shut down Twitter.

Satisfying India’s thirst for power could be nation’s biggest challenge.

AFRICA

Cholera epidemic envelops coastal slums in West Africa.

Ethiopia: Leader's swearing in delayed for funeral.

Powerful South Sudanese military leader dies: official.

Land disputes threaten South Sudan security: official.

Tourists should beware of Islamist mobs in Tunisia, warns French politician.

Memorial services held for South African miners killed during strike. Memorial service held for 44 people killed in South African strikes.

With economy in free fall, Egypt asks IMF for $4.8 billion.

Trial of Gaddafi son due to start next month.

EUROPE

Eurozone crisis: Greek hopes for leniency over austerity set back.

Eurozone PMI data 'points to new recession'.

Ecuador says Julian Assange can stay at embassy indefinitely.

It's judgment time for Norway mass killer.

Fearing royal backlash, British tabloids don’t publish nude Prince Harry photos.

AMERICAS

Tropical Storm Joyce forms, stays in open Atlantic.

Colombia's Santos plans to shuffle Cabinet Ministers.

Cuba jails 12 ex-officials in corruption case.

Drug cartels take over Mexican black market.

Haiti National Palace decision draws strong criticism.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Ham reports progress against al-Shabab in Africa.

Osama bin Laden killing book by Seal Team Six member raises eyebrows.

Iraqi pleads guilty to charges involving sending arms to al Qaeda in Iraq.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

SEC ruling will spotlight financial dealings of firms in Africa.

U.S. companies worry about effect of Russia joining W.T.O.

Hewlett-Packard posts $8.9bn quarterly loss.

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