Monday, November 19, 2012

World News Briefs -- November 19, 2012



Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations Underway, But Fighting Rages On -- Christian Science Monitor

An Israeli envoy was dispatched to Cairo to take part in Gaza cease-fire negotiations sponsored by Egypt. Turkey and Qatar will also take part.

As Israel's "Pillar of Defense" operation against Hamas and other Islamist militant groups in Gaza enters its sixth day, negotiations for a cease-fire are progressing in Cairo, according to reports. But a resolution is not imminent, despite indications that the "window is closing" for Israel to conduct military operations without opposition from its Western allies.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israeli Gaza airstrikes stretch into 6th day.

Gaza death toll soars despite calls for truce.

Hamas issues cease-fire conditions, Egyptian general says.

Israel prepared for ground war in Gaza.

Syria crisis: Refugee children 'face winter risks'.

Turkey to request Syria border missiles Monday: Germany.

Turkey says it will hold talks with Kurdish militants.

Iran says U.S., powers must be more constructive in atom talks.

ASIA

ASEAN talks on South China Sea row crumble. Tensions flare over South China Sea at Asian summit.

ASEAN approves controversial Human Rights Declaration.

China's Xi warns party of corruption scourge.

Thousands of Chinese protest, smash police cars.

Obama lands in Myanmar, a first for a US president. Obama in Cambodia after rousing Myanmar welcome.

A sea of supporters mourn indian politician.

AFRICA

DRC rebels advance to Goma outskirts. Congo rebels set 24-hour deadline for talks with government. DR Congo rejects rebels' ultimatum on talks.

Burkina Faso: Mali rebels ready for dialogue.

US, France assemble coalition to confront Islamists in Mali.

Minibus 'hit by grenade' in Kenya's capital Nairobi. Riot in Kenya after bus bombing kills 7 in capital.

Nigeria's Boko Haram battle: Army rejects 'killing' video.

Morocco police break up rare protest over claims king 'squandered' budget.

EUROPE

Rajoy says ‘worst has passed’ in the crisis over Euro’s future.

EU in fresh trouble as budget summit faces collapse.

Spain's bad loan ratio hits record.

Greece: When anger goes beyond despair.

France: Rightwing rivals both declare victory as battle to succeed Sarkozy turns nasty.

AMERICAS

Republicans say Rice must testify on Benghazi statements.

Brazil gang's slaughter of police sparks fightback.

Colombia, FARC rebels seek to end long conflict. U.N. court says Colombia has sovereignty over Caribbean islets.

Nicaragua-Colombia sea border ruling due.

Dolphins shot in Gulf Of Mexico, rampage concerns officials.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Iraqi PM cites lack of evidence in release of man wanted by US in killings of soldiers.

Secret MI5 dossier: Hate preacher Abu Qatada issued orders to kill British citizens after 9/11.

Video shows Pakistani boys, orphans training with al-Qaida.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

'Shadow banking' still thrives, system hits $67 trillion.

Intel CEO decides to retire early.

Super-rich flight from California? Not so fast.

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