Saturday, December 1, 2012

World News Briefs -- December 1, 2012



Egyptian Islamists Rally For Morsi -- Voice of America

Thousands of supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi are holding a rally outside Cairo University.

The Muslim Brotherhood has called for rallies across Egypt Saturday in support of Morsi and a draft constitution set for a national referendum.

Meanwhile, thousands of protesters continue to demonstrate in Cairo's Tahrir Square for a ninth straight day against the president and the draft constitution.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian jets bomb rebels, Internet down for third day. Syrian army shells Damascus suburbs.

Heavy clashes around Syrian capital; tensions running high in neighboring Lebanon.

Iran sacks cyber police chief over blogger's death.

Opposition boycott, protests hit Kuwaiti election.

US slams Israel's decision to expand settlements.

Thousands rally in southern Yemen for self-rule.

ASIA

N.Korea may test missile next week: US think tank. North Korea plans second rocket launch in December.

South China Sea maritime dispute escalates.

India and China can rule the seas together: Chinese daily.

Calls grow for probe into police violence at Myanmar mine.

Japan’s Space Agency says rocket information was stolen by computer virus.

India set for lowest growth in 10 years.

China faces HIV/AIDS epidemic.

AFRICA

Islamists rally behind Morsi as Egypt's rifts widen. Egyptians fear decades of Muslim Brotherhood rule, warn Morsi is no friend to US.

DR Congo rebels hand back control of Goma. Congo M23 rebels quit Goma in boost for peace hopes.

Tunisian leader fears that clashes could spread. Tunisia's president calls for new cabinet.

At least 32 killed as plane hits houses in Congo.

Nigeria: Boko Haram - tallying casualties of the insurgency.

South Sudan official visits Sudan to try to resolve border dispute.

In northern Mali, music silenced as Islamists drive out artists.

EUROPE

Eurozone won't begin recovery until late 2013, Mario Draghi says.

Eurozone unemployment hits record high.

Putin aide denies Russian president has health problems. Russia forced to deny Vladimir Putin's health is preventing him from working.

Putin strikes a pose against 'thieves and traitors'.

Slovenia protesters clash with police over budget cuts.

As its leaders fight, France's conservative party suffers.

AMERICAS

Mexico's Pena Nieto takes power, begins new era for old ruling party.

Stakes are high as Mexico's new President bids to end the bloodshed caused by drug conflict.

Venezuela's Chavez doing well in Cuba: vice president.

Don't cry for Argentina, the world's worst sovereign deadbeat.

San Onofre nuclear plant generator might have been tampered with, utility says.

Oh no, Canada! Are we watching another North American financial crisis unfold?

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Suspected US drone strike kills 3 in Pakistan.

US drone appears to miss Pakistan target: officials.

Yemen says it has arrested an Al-Qaida leader.

US official points to end of 'war on terror'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Just explain it: Why the fiscal cliff may trigger a recession.

Warehouse worker lawsuit targets Wal-Mart.

Yahoo 'ordered to pay $2.7bn' by Mexican court.

Twitter in legal spat over data clampdown.

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