Spain, Portugal, Greece Strike Against Austerity -- Wall Street Journal
General strikes against government austerity measures hit Spain, Portugal and Greece on Wednesday, but they appeared unlikely to influence government policy in countries becoming accustomed to wide protests after five years of economic distress.
The strikes come as governments in Europe's financially stressed economies increase taxes and dramatically curtail public spending on health care, education and other public services to slash their budget deficits.
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MIDDLE EAST
Hamas says now in 'open war' with Israel, promises 'gates of hell'.
Israeli air strike kills Hamas military chief Jabari. Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari killed by Israeli strike.
Israel threatens to overthrow Abbas over Palestinian statehood bid.
Israel says Syrian rebels hold villages on Golan slopes.
U.S. stops short of recognizing Syrian opposition body.
U.N.'s nuclear report on Iran may not be all bad news for West.
Protests in Jordan after spike in fuel prices.
Kuwait voting row mushrooms into broader debate over power.
ASIA
Communist Party Congress closes in China. China's Hu clears way for Xi to take party helm.
Respected China vice-premier tipped to head anti-graft effort.
Pakistan frees Taliban prisoners for peace process.
Suspected North Korea missile parts seized en route to Syria in May.
Japan set for December elections.
Report: Sri Lankan war was grave failure for UN.
AFRICA
Libyan officials acknowledge they’ve arrested no suspects in Benghazi consulate attack.
US military official: Some Benghazi consulate attackers had links to al-Qaida in North Africa.
African Union asks UN to authorize military intervention in Mali's militant-held north. AU Endorses Mali military intervention.
France nixes military action in Mali.
Sudanese rebels shell oil state capital Kadugli.
U.N. worker killed in Sudan, South Sudan disputed region.
EUROPE
Anti-austerity strikes and protests across Europe turn violent - live.
Envoy says Bosnian Serbs seek to undermine peace deal.
France’s President Hollande struggles to regain popularity.
Putin health issue not 'serious': Russian PM.
Russia's Putin signs new treason law.
Ukraine: Tymoshenko trial delayed.
AMERICAS
Obama to open talks with $1.6 trillion plan to raise taxes on corporations, wealthy.
U.S. budget deficit rises to $120 billion in October.
Colombia: Farc peace talks in Havana delayed.
UN: Haiti faces 2013 food shortage after Hurricane Sandy.
Cuba journalist convicted of spying.
Mexico Prez: US lacks moral authority for drug war.
Middle class now rivals poor in Latin America: World Bank.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
UN sanctions unlikely to end Haqqani safe haven in Pakistan.
US open to cooperating with UN probe into drone strikes.
Qaeda chief rejects nation states, U.N. as conflict mediator.
US court gives Saudi man life sentence for terror plot.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Sinofsky's exit points to major Microsoft shakeup.
Google v Doogle: school dropout ready for legal battle with internet's Goliath.
Goldman using technology to become Wal-Mart of Wall Street.
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