Monday, October 29, 2012

World News Briefs -- October 29, 2012



Ongoing Clashes End Syria's Failed Truce -- Al Jazeera

Activists say at least 100 people died on Sunday amid clashes in Damascus suburbs, Aleppo, Idlib and other places.

Syrian fighter jets have bombarded a rebel stronghold on the edge of the capital, on the final day of an attempted truce that has been shattered by air raids and fighting between the two sides, opposition activists say.

They said jets on Monday targeted Harat al-Shwam, a residential neighbourhood east of Damascus which President Bashar al-Assad's forces had tried to storm, encountering stiff resistance.

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MIDDLE EAST

Air raids, car bomb hit Damascus on last day of "truce". 'Heaviest' air strikes yet shake Syria after failed truce.

After decades of oppression, Kurds get taste of freedom as Assad's troops flee.

Syrian jihadist spillover haunts Jordan.

Iran has pictures of restricted Israeli areas: Iran MP.

Violence ends Israel-Gaza truce. Rocket fire from Gaza draws Israeli airstrike.

Polls show new Israeli bloc will retain power.

ASIA

Muslim survivors of Myanmar's sectarian violence relive ordeals.

India reshuffles cabinet, as chance of early elections grows.

New string of Tibetan self-immolations renews fiery protests of Chinese rule.

China snubs SE Asia push for South China Sea deal.

China protesters force halt to Zhejiang factory plan.

India's first Starbucks branches draw long queues.

AFRICA

Suicide attack on Nigerian church raises fears of sectarian violence.

Satellite pictures suggest Sudanese weapons factory hit by air strike.

Libyans disillusioned with government amid chaos.

Land deals in Africa have led to a wild west – bring on the sheriff, says FAO.

Assassination attempt on anti-rape doctor raises fears for aid workers in Congo.

How families on both sides of the law face tough choices in Somalia.

Egypt's Coptic Christians vote for new Pope amid increased sectarian tensions.

EUROPE

Ukraine's ruling party claims victory in election.

Lithuania opposition talks on government after austerity backlash election.

Finnish eurosceptics gain local seats but lose momentum.

Greece considered more risky to invest than Syria.

Suspected Basque terrorist leaders arrested in France. France arrests Spanish Basque military commander.

Skyfall smashes UK box office records.

AMERICAS

Hurricane Sandy approaches east coast: live coverage.

Hurricane Sandy gains strength on East Coast path.

Hurricane Sandy: 10 statistics that place this powerful storm in perspective. Hurricane Sandy is already setting records.

Mexican city battered by drug gangs feels lure of truce.

Drug cartel kingpin’s death may make the Zetas even deadlier.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Abu Hamza to be given new hands paid for by U.S. government after prison tells hate cleric he can't wear hooks outside his cell.

US drones kill 4 AQAP fighters in rare strike in northern Yemen.

Clinton arrives in Algeria for Mali and al-Qaeda talks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. stock trading canceled as New York girds for storm.

Penguin and Random House to merge.

Europe left behind as shale shock drives America’s industrial resurgence.

Google chief to meet French president amid pay row.

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