Wednesday, November 28, 2012

World News Briefs -- November 28, 2012 (Evening Edition)



Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Sets Constitution Showdown For Tomorrow -- Christian Science Monitor

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and President Mohamed Morsi have shrugged off protests and decided to bring Egypt's constitution standoff to a head, tomorrow morning.

At 10 a.m. in Cairo tomorrow (3 a.m. Eastern Standard Time), Egypt's battle between Islamists and a loose coalition of secular politicians and political activists over the country's new constitution looks set to come to a head.

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MIDDLE EAST

Deadly blasts rock Syrian capital.

Kurds say they’ll stop Islamist rebels from moving along Syria’s border with Turkey.

Iran "will press on with enrichment:" nuclear chief.

Gunmen in Yemen kill Saudi army officer, part of embassy’s military delegation.

Palestinians win more European support for limited statehood.

Israel pulls back from threat to topple Palestinian leadership over UN vote.

Sunni leaders gaining clout in mideast.

Saudi king health fears calmed after back operation.

ASIA

China mulls changes in one-child policy.

Bangladesh fire protests rage, supervisors arrested.

Security dominates EU talks in Central Asia.

U.S., Pakistan ties fully repaired: Pakistan foreign minister.

UN committee condemns North Korea over widespread rights abuses.

DMZ Christmas display shelved again to avoid North Korea provocation.

Another Tibetan dies after self-immolation.

Pakistan plans to hold national elections in May.

AFRICA

Tunisians injured in protests over economy.

Ivory Coast has new cabinet, security challenges remain.

Egypt's Mursi to address nation on Thursday - source.

Egypt Islamists to rally on Saturday for Mursi.

Egypt assembly seeks to wrap up constitution.

Congo M23 rebels say withdrawing forces. Rebels begin withdrawal in eastern DR Congo. Amid M23 retreat, reports of civilian casualties.

Nigeria military base bombing death toll hits 30.

Two Iranian navy ships to visit Sudan again.

Sudan says to resume security talks with South Sudan next week.

EUROPE

NATO reassures Russia on missiles as ambassador contacts resume.

Greece struggles again to come up with funds.

Eurozone crisis live: Thousands of jobs go as €37bn Spanish bank restructuring approved.

Russia's Putin to visit Turkey amid health rumors. Putin hurt in judo fight: Belarus President.

Germany will not back Palestinian U.N. bid: government spokesman.

Sarkozy returns to French politics as party peace broker.

Russian mafia whistleblower, 44, found dead in UK.

Ukraine's Chernobyl site reaches milestone.

AMERICAS

'Death evictions'? Guatemala's violence takes an unusual toll.

With Argentina default called ‘probable,’ pressure builds on Kirchner.

Here we go again: U.S. government weeks away from hitting debt ceiling.

Obama and Romney to have White House lunch.

Venezuela's Chavez heads to Cuba for medical treatment.

Colombian rebels say peace talks going well.

Colombia leaves pact recognizing U.N. court rulings.

UN: Latin American poverty lowest in 3 decades.

In communist Cuba, the tax man cometh.

Powerball fever sweeps the U.S.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaeda appoints new Mali chief.

Paradoxes of counterterrorism (commentary).

U.S. buys Yemen a fleet of spy planes for growing shadow war.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Remittances can help economies of poorest countries grow.

Companies shelling out billions to beat the 'fiscal cliff'.

German lawmakers condemn Google campaign against copyright law.

U.S. Treasury declines to name China currency manipulator.

OECD sees 'uneven' global economic recovery.

BP faces temporary ban from new US contracts.

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