Monday, November 5, 2012

World News Briefs -- November 5, 2012



Obama And Romney Blitz Battleground States -- ABC News

The candidates will spend the final 24 hours of this long presidential race bouncing around the country, rallying supporters at 14 scheduled events across nine battleground states.

President Obama is set to hit urban centers in Wisconsin, Ohio and Iowa, with Bruce Springsteen tagging along as his opening act. Jay-Z is scheduled to join the campaign at a mid-afternoon gathering in Ohio.

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MIDDLE EAST

Nearly 200 killed in Syria battles over the weekend, rights group says. Suicide bomb kills 50 soldiers, Assad gunmen: Observatory. Air strike kills 20 rebels in Syria: Observatory.

Lavrov says no secret Russia-U.S. talks on Syria.

Deaths reported in Bahrain explosions. Five bomb blasts hit Bahrain capital, two killed.

Iranian MP dismisses alleged suspension of 20% uranium enrichment as "untrue".

Panic in Persia as hyperinflation hits Iran.

Kuwaiti security forces use tear gas at rally.

Gunman fires blank rounds in Turkish PM's building: TV.

Arafat's remains to be exhumed Nov. 26.

ASIA

Protests in Tokyo against US Osprey aircraft.

Thailand says Muslim separatists seek peace.

It's been a long time coming! North Korea's 'Hotel of Doom' to finally open 26 years after construction first began.

Power is about to change hands in China, but likely impact is unknown.

Dalai Lama says expects China political reform under Xi.

Aung San Suu Kyi refuses to take sides in Burma ethnic violence.

South Korea shuts nuclear reactors over unapproved parts.

Laos approves Xayaburi 'mega' dam on Mekong.

AFRICA

Rival militias clash in Libyan capital.

Kenya policeman killed, 11 injured in church attack.

South Sudan expels UN human rights worker.

Ivory Coast: Fighters sneak in Ghana refugee camps.

Uganda holds Somalia hostage in high-stakes diplomacy.

Nigeria president under pressure to act on oil graft report.

SAfrica: Deputy President urged to challenge Zuma.

EUROPE

Greek PM warns of euro exit. Greece makes austerity push, workers gear for strike.

Hollande likely to shrug off "shock therapy" review.

France to hike tax on beer by 160 percent.

Number of jobless in Spain jumps by 2.7% in October.

Russian nationalists mark Unity Day with rallies.

Putin appears in public amid health rumors.

Ukraine election: Opposition rally against 'rigged' poll.

AMERICAS

U.S. death toll at 110 as recovery from Superstorm Sandy continues.

Insight: Sandy shows hospitals unprepared when disaster hits home.

Mexican officials capture key lieutenant of Sinaloa drug cartel.

Sandy: Haiti appeals for international help after storm.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaida-linked group in Burkina Faso for talks.

Senior Haqqani Network leader again calls on Turks, Kurds to wage jihad in Afghanistan.

Arabic version of al-Qaeda website remains accessible.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Hyundai, Kia overstated mileage on more than 1 million cars.

United launches Boeing Dreamliner on time, without a hitch.

Apple paid just 2% tax on overseas profits.

Apple: 3M iPads sold over the weekend.

HSBC sets aside further £500m for US money laundering fines. HSBC warns money-laundering fines could top $1.5bn.

Renewed Greek fears stalk markets ahead of US vote.

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