N. Korea's Launch Sparks Worries About Nukes, Iran And The Pacific -- CNN
(CNN) -- North Korea's newly launched satellite marks a "big deal" for Pyongyang, the crossing of a major threshold and a public relations win for the secretive country's new leader, Kim Jong Un, experts say.
The success, after years of failed attempts, triggered worries among world leaders about nuclear weapons, Iran and the balance of power in the Pacific.
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta called the launch "clear provocation."
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian forces fire Scud missiles at rebels: U.S. official.
'Friends of Syria' recognise opposition. "Friends of Syria" group recognizes opposition coalition. More than 100 countries back new Syrian coalition, opening way for greater aid.
Scores reportedly killed in Syria's Hama.
Iran skirts sanctions, with a little help from friends.
U.N. nuclear agency ready to go to Iran's Parchin site.
Iran says it can make copy of captured CIA drone.
Israel to keep Palestinian funds for months.
Gaza's tunnels rebound from Israeli offensive.
Turkey weighs pivotal oil deal with Iraqi Kurdistan.
ASIA
U.S. military to boost Philippines presence; China tells Army to be prepared.
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to investigate spy attack.
UN Security Council condemns Korean rocket launch.
US hesitant in condemning North Korean launch.
North Korea launches rocket , raising nuclear arms stakes.
China displeased over NKorea's rocket launch.
NKoreans hail rocket launch; US, others condemn.
U.S. military to boost Philippines presence; China tells army to be prepared.
Pakistani militant suspects held uncharged in Swat.
India pays tribute to Ravi Shankar, sitar maestro and cultural ambassador.
American citizen being held in North Korea, U.S. says.
China bishop Thaddeus Ma Daqin stripped of title.
AFRICA
Sudan's army killing civilians in border state rebellions: HRW.
Kenya - big trouble in little Mogadishu.
Tunisian national strike averted after deal.
Egypt opposition urges "no" vote on divisive constitution. Egypt opposition to vote against constitution.
Egyptian army abruptly postpones "unity" talks.
Mali gets new prime minister after military forces resignation of previous leader.
In northern Mali, Islamists’ attacks against civilians grow more brutal.
Eastern Congo rebels thrive on fear, chaos.
Central African Republic rebels seize Ndele from army.
Ex-NTC chief grilled over Libya killing.
Nelson Mandela 'making progress' in hospital.
EUROPE
Markets shaken by concern Italian premier’s looming departure could cause euro crisis flare-up.
Notre Dame Cathedral kicks off 850th birthday.
UK government admits state colluded with terrorists for murder of Northern Ireland lawyer.
Putin pledges to boost economy, military. Putin promises to strengthen Russia's military and economy.
Putin rejects foreign advice on democracy.
Where’s Vladimir? Kremlin spokesmen vague on Putin’s health.
Bosnian Serb wartime intelligence chief gets life jail term.
French PM denounces tax exiles after Depardieu flight. France's Jean-Marc Ayrault slams flight of the 'greedy rich'.
As its universities turn out engineering grads, Poland attracts US tech giants.
AMERICAS
US budget deficit reaches $172B in November.
US Fed projects high unemployment for next 3 years.
US Federal Reserve to spend $45B a month to buy bonds, links rate hike to 6.5 pct. unemployment.
Boehner sees "serious differences" on resolving U.S. fiscal "cliff".President Obama predicts GOP will cave on taxes.
Guatemala deports software pioneer McAfee to U.S.
Honduran congress dismisses Supreme Court justices.
Cayman Islands leader freed on bail as corruption probe continues.
Hugo Chavez's battle against cancer. Chavez's cancer surgery successful, Venezuela VP says. Venezuelans crave clarity on Chavez's post-op condition.
Colombia's congress approves controversial military justice reform.
Mexico's ruling party chooses new leader.
Argentines shocked by verdicts in sex slave trial. Argentina Marita Veron sex slave trial clears accused.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Yemeni offensive on al-Qaeda kills 24.
Al Qaeda’s new base. Terrorists now rule northern Mali.
U.S., U.K. companies host Hezbollah-funded propaganda site.
2 Somali Islamists arrested in suspected pipe bomb attack at Bonn train station.
North African Al Qaeda may have chemical weapons: Spain.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Iraq, Saudi on OPEC collision course over next oil curb.
Facebook helps FBI foil $850m-cybercrime ring.
Contentious US fiscal debate has worldwide implications.
Illegal trafficking of timber and other wildlife products is worth £12bn a year.
Porsche breaks car sales record in 2012.
Justice Department outlines HSBC transactions with drug traffickers.
Gun-selling website Armslist.com faces lawsuit in woman's shooting death.
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