Chinese Assail Japan Over Island Dispute; Japan Shuts Down Plants -- USA Today
BEIJING -- Thousands of Chinese demonstrated in streets and at embassies Tuesday in unprecedented protests assailing Japan over its claims to an island chain that the Communist government says belong to China, prompting Japan to shutter factories in China.
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who is visiting China, urged calm while his Chinese counterpart warned Japan of possible "further actions" and thousands of Chinese joined anti-Japanese protests in several Chinese cities.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian rebels battle Assad forces near Turkish border.
August produces worst toll in Syria conflict, says U.N.
Syria carries out chemical weapons drill.
Iraq reopens border to Syria refugees, excludes young men.
Deadly attack on troop convoy in eastern Turkey.
Hezbollah leader warns US of repercussions over anti-Islam film.
Bahrain, UAE probe suspicious shipments headed to Iran.
IAEA ignores Iranian claim it has been infiltrated by terrorists, presses Islamic Republic on alleged bomb research. IAEA dodges Iranian 'terrorism' charge, pushes negotiations.
ASIA
Truth panel in Thailand says conflicts are festering.
Nobel activist to warn U.S. of too much faith in Myanmar.
Vietnam's plan to open markets stirs concern.
Japanese car makers halt work in China.
China asserts control over anti-Japan protesters, allowing fruit throwing but not arson.
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Japan: Chinese ships enter territorial waters. Japan's coast guard waiting for Chinese fishing armada.
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Ex-Chinese police chief pleads no contest as trial ends.
Khan says Pakistani nuke tech sold on Bhutto's orders; Party denies claim.
Pakistan blocks YouTube over anti-Islam video.
Pakistan Supreme Court gains edge over government in graft case.
AFRICA
Central African Republic: 3 towns north of capital attacked by new rebel group.
Mass graves found after tribal fighting in Kenya.
Egypt orders arrest of US-based Copts over film.
Somali forces battle al-Shabab near Kismayo.
Libya convenes militias to take action against US ambassador's killers.
U.S. aid to Egypt stalled. U.S. suspends aid talks with Egypt over anti-American protests, report says.
S Africa miners to resume work after pay rise. South Africa mine workers burn Lonmin offer.
Mali tomb destroyed by Islamists.
EUROPE
Go fishing on election day, Belarus opposition urges people.
Vatican: Pope's ex-butler Paolo Gabriele trial date set.
Lada Classic ends 40-year era of Russian car-making.
Europe's most powerful countries call for elected EU president.
Future of Europe Group plans closer EU integration.
EU politicians vote for tough oil, gas anti-corruption law.
Spain: Banks' bad debts at new record.
Report: Russia writes off most of NKorea's debt.
Greece: recession will have shrunk economy 25 pct.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge win fight to halt topless photographs.
AMERICAS
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Mexican, U.S. relations improve in fight against drugs, trafficking.
Jailbreak of more than 130 Mexico inmates on US border.
Bolivia sees fall in coca production, says UN report.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Al Qaeda branch in North Africa calls for attacks on US diplomats.
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Samsung downplays rumors of Galaxy S4 for early 2013.
Newspaper ad revenues collapse to 1950 levels.
Airline industry urges Obama to block EU carbon scheme.
The poorest countries in the world.
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