Friday, September 7, 2012

World News Briefs -- September 7, 2012



State TV Reports 6 Deaths In Damascus 'Terrorist' Blast -- CNN

(CNN) -- The heavy fighting between Syrian government forces and rebels across the country left dozens more dead Friday. The 18-month-long conflict continues to uproot civilians and cause humanitarian nightmares, aid groups say.

Here are the latest developments in the spiraling conflict:

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran sends elite troops to aid Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria.

Syrian rebels struggle to tame Assad's air power.

Syrian forces launch assault on Damascus suburbs: NGO.

Turkish troops kill 18 PKK rebels in major offensive.

Gaza Strip: Israeli strikes 'kill six militants'.

ASIA

US expects South China Sea tensions to rise.

Japan said to have tentative deal to buy 3 disputed islands from private owners.

APEC seeks growth boost despite politics, tensions.

Exclusive: China president-in-waiting signals quicker reform - sources.

Quakes in southwest China kill dozens, damage 20,000 homes.

South Korea offers flood relief aid to North.

Indian foreign minister visits Pakistan amid thaw.

Pakistani Christian girl accused of blasphemy released on bail.

AFRICA

Kenya church attacks are latest sign of tension between Christians, Muslims. Kenya Red Cross: 12 killed in clashes. Kenya clashes: 'Revenge attacks' in Coast Province.

Nigeria police protect phone masts after attacks. Nigeria mobile phone masts to get 24-hour protection.

US warns of Sudan-South Sudan border conflict.

South African miners, Lonmin reach 'peace' deal.

EUROPE

Huge step taken by Europe’s bank to abate a crisis.

Putin says missile deal is more likely with Obama.

Kosovo amends law to close Western supervisory body.

Separatism threatens the future of Spain.

France's Hollande faces questions on tax pledge.

AMERICAS

U.S. unemployment falls to 8.1 percent; August jobs number below expectations. Convention over, Obama hit with weak job report.

Colombia's Santos rejects FARC call for ceasefire.

Mexico drugs: Acapulco 'cartel leader' Juan Diego seized.

Canada closes embassy in Iran. Canada cuts diplomatic ties with Iran.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. faces deadline on Haqqani network decision.

White House backs blacklisting militant organization.

Judge: U.S. can't set limits on Guantanamo lawyers.

US removes Nepal's Maoists from terror list.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Russia's Putin warns on global economy, looks east.

Intel cuts its sales forecasts.

The truth comes out: CEO says 'stupid' consumers deserve hefty fees.

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