Thursday, November 8, 2012

World News Briefs -- November 8, 2012

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is shown during a visit to Moscow on January 25, 2005.

Syrian President Vows To 'Live And Die' In Syria, Warns Against Foreign Invasion -- CNN

(CNN) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad insists he will "live and die" in Syria, even as countries offer him safe passage in exchange for halting a gruesome civil war.

"I'm not a puppet, and I was not made by the West to go to the West or to any other country," he told Russia Today TV. "I am Syrian. I was made in Syria and to live and die in Syria."

He also made an ominous threat against foreign intervention, saying it would have a "domino impact" on the world.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria conflict: Assad says world can't afford intervention - live updates.

Three Syrian mortar shells land in Israeli territory.

Red Cross says it 'can't cope' with Syria emergency.

Turkish commandos raid northern Iraq.

Iranian ministry suggests openness to nuclear talks.

Obama faces new Mideast challenges in his second term.

ASIA

China opens Communist Party congress.

China’s Hu Jintao urges Communist Party to address corruption. Hu Jintao tells China Communist party congress to stamp out corruption.

At least 18 killed in Afghan bomb attacks: officials.

4 killed, 28 injured in Taliban suicide attack in Pak.

Barack Obama to visit Burma 'this month'.

Pakistanis expect ties with US to remain tense after Obama win.

Obama victory infuriates Pakistani drone victims.

Five Tibetans set themselves on fire in protest at Chinese rule.

AFRICA

Mustafa Abdul-Jalil, Libyan official who led rebels during uprising, faces murder probe.

Sudan rebels say downed Antonov plane in oil state.

Rescuers search for survivors of Ghana store collapse.

Cameroon's president marks 3 decades in power.

Africa seeks deeper relations with Obama after election victory.

EUROPE

EU: Eurozone recession to be worse, rebound slower.

Greece lawmakers back austerity cuts amid protests. Greek parliament narrowly approves €13.5bn austerity package after mass protests - as it happened. Greek unemployment hits 25.4 pct.

Angela Merkel warns UK will struggle alone if it turns against EU.

New political group in Hungary grabs second place in polls.

New Georgia government detains army general, ex-minister.

Russian court keeps activist in custody.

AMERICAS

Nor'easter sets back recovery from superstorm Sandy. More weather misery for Sandy's victims as new storm bears down on New York City, NJ, NE.

Argentines prepare for huge anti-government march.

U.S.-Cuba relations may warm in 2nd Obama term, analysts say.

Strong earthquake off Guatemala kills at least 48.

Obama victory a relief for Latin American left.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Military lawyer cites civilian decision to seek dismissal of Gitmo 9/11 tribunal.

Mali arrests French radical Ibrahim Ouattara 'for Islamist ties'.

Three Qaida suspects killed in Yemen drone strike.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

PIMCO CEO: 30-40% chance U.S. will fall off fiscal cliff.

Moody's reserves judgment on U.S. rating until after budget.

Argentina 'freezes Chevron assets' over Ecuador damage.

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