Saturday, September 22, 2012

World News Briefs -- September 22, 2012



Libyan Islamist Militia Swept Out Of Benghazi Bases -- Reuters

* Headquarters of Islamist Ansar al-Sharia group targeted
* Group was linked to last week's attack on U.S. consulate
* Crowd also attacked pro-govt militia and arsenal in error
* Eleven killed, more than 60 wounded
* Libyans had marched in Benghazi to support democracy

BENGHAZI, Libya, Sept 22 (Reuters) - An Islamist militia was driven out of the city of Benghazi early on Saturday in a surge of protest against the armed groups that control large parts of Libya more than a year after the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi.

A spokesman for Ansar al-Sharia said the group had evacuated its bases in Benghazi "to preserve security in the city".

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MIDDLE EAST

Free Syrian Army 'move command centre inside Syria'.

Rebels down fighter jet in northern Syria: Witness.

Lebanese army reports Syrian rebel incursion.

U.S. bans 20 Iran officials from travel to U.N. assembly: report.

Israel undecided on attending WMD-free Middle East meeting: Official.

Bahrain says it arrested 29 during protest on Friday.

Turkish 'coup plotters' jailing a warning to army: analysts.

Sunni, Shi'ite Islamists clash in Yemen, one killed.

ASIA

Police, protesters battle in Pakistan over anti-Islam video; at least 15 dead, but U.S. Embassy unscathed.

China aims to defuse regional tensions over sea disputes.

Philippines close to landmark peace deal in rebel south.

India’s premier pleads for support of his plans in televised address.

AFRICA

Libyan Islamist militia swept out of Benghazi bases.

Ivory Coast closes frontier with Ghana over border attack.

Telecom attacks cripple communication in Nigeria's north.

UN Security Council to consider Mali force.

Four Somali journalists die in two days of attacks in Mogadishu.

New Ethiopian PM backer of dominant party rule.

EUROPE

Leaders of Germany, France want stronger Europe to face new challenges.

Greek austerity talks with creditors stall again.

Russia moves to broaden definition of high treason.

Portugal backs down on social security tax rise.

Germany ceremony marks crucial de Gaulle speech.

Facebook party turns to rioting in Netherlands.

AMERICAS

Mexico Coahuila inmates fled 'via front door, not tunnel'.

Argentine growth halts as Fernandez tightens controls.

U.S. Justice officials won’t face discipline over roles in ‘Fast and Furious’.

Space shuttle makes final fly past over Hollywood.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. to remove MEK from terrorist list; group seeks ouster of Iranian leaders.

U.S. names 55 set for transfer from Guantánamo.

Al Qaeda's plan for Libya highlighted in congressional report.

US missile strike kills 4 militants in NW Pakistan.

In Somalia, UN charcoal purchases could be funding Al Shabab terror group.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China appears more competitive than US: Dalio.

Wal-Mart, Apple, Amazon and Google: In corporate battles, customers may be casualties.

Walmart to hire more than 50,000 for U.S. holiday rush.


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