Monday, October 15, 2012

World News Briefs -- October 15, 2012 (Evening Edition)



UN Envoy Asks Iran for Help with Syrian Cease-Fire -- Voice of America

The United Nations-Arab League envoy for Syria has called for Iran's help in establishing a cease-fire during the upcoming Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha.

In a statement Monday, Lakhdar Brahimi said the crisis in Syria is "getting worse every day" and there is an urgent need to stop the bloodshed.

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reiterated calls for quick progress in resolving the Syrian conflict, after meeting Brahimi in Baghdad.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria denies using cluster bombs.

Syrian rivals battle over strategic cities.

Landmark mosque in Aleppo burned in fighting.

Turkey orders Armenian plane flying to Syria to land for security check.

UN envoy to Syria calls for Eid ceasefire.

Israeli cabinet sets January 22 election date.

Palestinian status bid jeopardizes peace process: U.S.

U.S. officials believe Iran is behind recent cyberattacks.

Bahrain King blasts 'foreign' links in unrest.

EU to tighten sanctions on Iran after regime fails to meet commitments.

Conditions in Iran are becoming increasingly desperate. Iran says it will cut imports of nonessential goods. US exports to Iran soar despite sanctions.

ASIA

India appears ambivalent about role as U.S. strategy pivots toward Asia.

Philippines and Muslim rebels sign peace pact. Muslim rebels ink Philippine pact as step to peace.

Tribal elders oppose any military operation in North Waziristan. Swat Valley on edge after Malala shooting.

Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodian leader through shifting allegiances, dies at 89.

Burma army-backed party to choose new leadership.

China Central Bank says priority is keeping prices stable.

Malala Yousafzai: Pakistani girl shot by Taliban to be treated in Birmingham hospital that treats wounded soldiers.

Bo Xilai's son returns to China to play role in father's 'imminent' trial.

AFRICA

Political chaos in Libya hampers U.S. probe of deadly Benghazi attacks.

New U.S. envoy to Libya pledges support.

'Mass prison break' from Tripoli jail in Libya.

Kenyan official killed in 'secessionist violence'.

Mali Islamists tell France they will open doors of hell.

Talk of N. Mali intervention grows, no action soon.

Mauritania says soldier shot leader by accident.

Gunmen kill worshipers leaving mosque in Nigeria.

Gunmen assault Ivory Coast power plant, military post in 2 separate attacks.

New interim PM selected in Libya.

Mo Ibrahim prize for African leadership: No winner.

EUROPE

Scottish Independence: 'Lower defence bill' after independence.

Scotland seals terms of historic independence vote. Britain, Scotland to agree on terms of independence vote. Scottish independence: Referendum agreement at-a-glance.

Putin's United Russia dominates regional elections.

Ukraine ex-PM's tax evasion trial put off until November 13.

Portugal reveals tough 2013 budget.

Lithuania's austerity government voted out.

Big separatist gains in local Belgian elections.

Montenegro ruling party claims election victory.
Captain of capsized ship to attend Italian hearing for first time.

'We're ready to walk out on Europe': Prime Minister's closest ally Michael Gove sparks EU furore with dramatic admission.

Italy 'as corrupt as it was two decades ago'.

U.S. to end pro-democracy broadcasts in Russia.

Amid ongoing economic crisis, EU celebrates 'Single Market Week'.

AMERICAS

Colombia, FARC delay arrival for peace talks in Norway.

Exclusive: Study shows $1.2 trillion gap for U.S. public pensions.

Washington: Two sides trade criticism in rancor over Libya attack.

Once a partner of Colombian guerrillas, Venezuela now helps in peace talks. Colombia rebels opaque heading into talks.

Brazil drugs raids: Police surge into north Rio slums.

Two americans win Nobel Economics Prize.

Andes survivors play rugby 40 years after disaster.

Endeavour finally reaches permanent LA museum home.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaeda's N.Africa branch reshuffles leadership.

Sept. 11 trial rules under scrutiny at Guantanamo.

9/11 hearing set to resume at Guantánamo.

Israeli Air Force kills leader of the Tawhid and Jihad Group in Gaza airstrike.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil falls further amid global growth concerns.

Rolling Stones announce gigs in London and New York.

Softbank to buy 70% Sprint stake to gain entry into US market.

Google 'to be told by EU to unravel privacy policy'.

Bernanke defends US Fed's policy.

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