Sunday, October 28, 2012

World News Briefs -- October 28, 2012



Syrian Jets 'Bombard' Damascus Suburbs -- Al Jazeera

Activists say government forces continue air raids in the Syrian capital in breach of a truce violated by both sides.

Syrian fighter jets have bombarded eastern suburbs of the capital, Damascus, activists say, continuing air raids despite an internationally brokered ceasefire supposed to take hold two days ago.

Warplanes reportedly hit the adjacent suburbs of Zamalka, Arbeen, Harasta and Zamalka on Sunday, where government forces are trying to root out rebels. Videos posted online purporting to show the aftermath showed huge plumes of smoke billowing over rooftops.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria airforce bombs cities, truce "practically over". Syria shelling further undermines Eid al-Adha 'truce'. Bombings, clashes leave Syria truce in tatters.

Iraq bombings, house raids leave 40 dead.

Israel kills Hamas gunman, Gaza salvo hits Israeli city.

Iran has advanced drone technology: defense minister.

Millions of Hajj pilgrims celebrate Eid.

ASIA

New Afghan war phase, with no decisive end seen.

New Pakistan outreach could aid Afghan peace deal.

Burmese government accused of failing to stop anti-Muslim violence. Burma clashes force 22,000 to flee homes.

Seven Tibetans burn themselves in anti-Beijing protests: Group.

India's cabinet reshuffled to bring in a touch of youth.

Radiation still leaking into nearby Japanese waters 18 months after quake, tsunami.

Lawyers for China premier's family deny "hidden riches" claim.

AFRICA

After Benghazi attacks, Islamist extremists akin to al-Qaeda stir fear in eastern Libya.

Satellite pictures suggest Sudanese weapons factory hit by air strike.

Suicide bomber kills eight, injures 100 in Nigerian church.

Suspected coup leader arrested in Guinea Bissau.

In Egypt, post-revolution chaos stinks, with trash piling up.

EUROPE

Russia detains top opposition leaders in Moscow.

Ukraine heads to the polls, with pro-Russian government in lead.

Lithuania left eyes vote win after years of austerity.

Spain anti-austerity protests draw thousands.

Berlusconi threatens to bring down Monti government.

European Union exit? Concerns grow for Britain.

Greek editor arrested over list of Swiss accounts.

AMERICAS

Hurricane Sandy could wreak havoc across 800 miles of U.S. Washington, D.C. braces for Hurricane Sandy: the bad and the ugly storm scenarios.

U.S. Navy sends ships to sea ahead of “Frankenstorm”.

Hawaii tsunami warnings end after strong B.C. quake.

Peru clashes: Two more die in Lima market protests.

Bolivia weighs regulating social media.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Drone hits suspected al Qaeda target in north Yemen.

Al-Qaeda link to embassy bomb plots in Indonesia.

Al Qaeda-inspired groups, minus goal of striking U.S.

Foreign jihadists continue to pour into Mali.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China’s advantage erodes in a key area: rare earth minerals.

Microsoft Surface: Industry's best-kept secret.

'Fiscal cliff' warnings rise to (overblown?) fever pitch.

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