Saturday, September 15, 2012

World News Briefs -- September 15, 2012



New Attacks On Embassies In Wake Of Anti-Islamic Film -- The Guardian

British, German and US envoys targeted as riots erupt from north Africa to south-east Asia as well as Australia

A wave of anger that saw British, German and American embassies in Khartoum attacked by rioters swept across the Muslim world with violent scenes playing out on streets from north Africa to south-east Asia.

The continuing demonstrations have claimed further lives. Two protesters were killed in Khartoum, Sudan and two more in Tunis, Tunisia. Four were killed in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a.

Police in Cairo cleared demonstrators from outside the American embassy and Tahrir Square. A 36-year old man died after being hit by a rubber bullet

In Sydney around 200 demonstrators clashed with police outside the American consulate.

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MIDDLE EAST

New violence sweeps countries across Islamic world. Anti-American fury sweeps Middle East over film.

Syria envoy meets Assad, says conflict is global threat.

Syria no-fly zone proposal lacks support.

In Turkey, Alawite sect sides with Syria's Assad.

Al Qaeda fleeing UAVs for safety in Syria.

Pope Benedict on 3-day tour of Lebanon.

ASIA

Camp Bastion assault: Two US marines die in 'Taliban revenge'. British troops help fight off Taliban attack on Afghan military base housing Prince Harry.

China's presumed next leader reappears in public.

Anti-Japan protests erupt in dozens of Chinese cities in disputed islands row.

Maldives bans dancing in public.

'Moonie' Church mourns founder Sun Myung Moon at elaborate funeral.

Typhoon Sanba headed for Okinawa, South Korea.

AFRICA

Three dead as protesters attack US embassy in Tunisia.

Islamist militia braces for reprisals as Libyan anger mounts over US deaths.

Libya says US consulate attack 'pre-planned'.

The White House denies report that it had a 48-hour advance warning on the Libya attack.

ECOWAS seeks UN mandate to deploy troops.

South African police raid striking miners.

Jihadists attack international peacekeeper base in Egypt's Sinai.

Egypt's Christians anxious, anticipate troubles.

EUROPE

Anti-Putin protest draws tens of thousands in Russia.

Spaniards stage large anti-austerity protest in Madrid.
Large anti-austerity protests in Spain, Portugal.

Germany says further steps needed before banks tap ESM.

Fighting in Russia's Dagestan region kills 6: government.

AMERICAS

Somber ceremony as bodies of slain Americans return. President Obama, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden attend ceremony of return of Libyan fallen to U.S.

Clashes grow ahead of Venezuela elections.

U.S. credit rating downgraded again.

Fed’s new moves aside, tough economic sledding is ahead.

Guatemala eruption turns to tourist draw.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda in Yemen urges Muslims to kill U.S. diplomats over film.

Libya Al Qaeda threat growing, U.S. military officials say.

Al-Qaida calls for more attacks on embassies.

US adds 2 senior Hezbollah military leaders to terror list.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Money-laundering inquiry is said to aim at U.S. banks.

Pre-orders for Apple's iPhone 5 sell out in less than an hour.

Oil above $99 after Fed vows action on economy.

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