Thursday, December 13, 2012

World News Briefs -- December 13, 2012 (Evening Edition)

The Unha-3 rocket carrying the second version of Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite launches North Pyongan on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters/KCNA

North Korea Orders More Rocket Launches -- Sydney Morning Herald

North Korea's leader has ordered more satellite launches two days after Pyongyang's long-range rocket launch triggered global outrage and UN condemnation, state media said.

Kim Jong-Un, who oversaw Wednesday's launch, stressed the need "to launch satellites in the future ... to develop the country's science, technology and economy", according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

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MIDDLE EAST

NATO: Syrian regime "approaching collapse".

Russia acknowledges Assad losing control.

Assad troops fired Scud missiles at Syrian rebels, says US. Syria denies using Scuds against rebels.

Jordan feels pressure to take sides on Syria.

Hamas stages first West Bank rally in five years.

Israeli minister vents anger at Europe.

Iran, U.N. nuclear agency end talks; no word on site visit. UN inspectors in Iran for nuclear talks.

Clashes in Hebron over Palestinian killing.

ASIA

Thai PM visits violence-torn south after deadly attacks.

China bolsters corruption crackdown.

Kim Jong Un voted Time’s Person of the Year by readers.

North Korean satellite 'orbiting normally' after rocket launch.

U.S. wants collective effort to rein in North Korea.

For North Korea, next step is a nuclear test.

Japan scrambles jets after Chinese plane spotted near contested islands. Defiant Chinese plane intrudes over Senkakus.

Pakistani military, Taliban, blamed for abuses in northwest region.

Bangladesh opposition protests turn violent.

Japan's LDP, partner on track for two-thirds majority in polls.

Thai ex-PM Abhisit to be charged over protest death.

China marks massacre amid tense Japan ties.

AFRICA

Uganda President says foreigners sabotaging oil sector.

Four Libyan policemen wounded in blast.

Egyptian factions stage final rallies before referendum.

Egyptians overseas start voting on draft constitution.

Egyptian opposition warns of referendum violence.

ANC leadership: Motlanthe confirms he will run against Zuma.

Main opposition rejects Ghana election results.

Mali gets new Prime Minister after military ouster.

Government pays Libyan dissident's family £2.2m over MI6-aided rendition.

Morocco's biggest opposition leader dies.

South Africa orders new probe into Samora Machel crash.

Egypt court jails blogger Alber Saber for blasphemy.

EUROPE

France says not ready to arm Syrian opposition.

European court condemns CIA in landmark ruling.

Litvinenko death: Russian spy 'was working for MI6'.

Putin slams U.S. rights bill, signals measured response.

Ukraine leader picks PM Azarov for new term in post. Naked women protesting in freezing temperatures and brawling MPs: Ukraine's Parliament gets off to a feisty start.

Eurozone agrees ECB banking supervision rules.

Man charged over threat to Northern Ireland's first minister.

British Premier apologizes in killing of I.R.A. lawyer.

London rejects plan for mega-mosque.

AMERICAS

Mexico would take hit if US debt talks fail.

Extortion call, somber visit bring nightmare home for parents of Marine jailed in Mexico.

EXCLUSIVE: Susan Rice drops out of running for secretary of state; saddened by partisan politics.

Frustration sets in over "fiscal cliff" talks. US fiscal cliff negotiations struggling.

Clinton to testify on Benghazi report on December 20.

Venezuela's Chavez suffers complications after surgery. Hugo Chavez faces tough cancer recovery, says Maduro.

Honduran congress dismisses Supreme Court justices.

Argentina sees protests after Marita Veron verdict.

12.12.12 concert for Sandy relief – as it happened.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

European court backs CIA rendition victim.

Sorting the terrorists. (commentary)

9/11 trial: Any mention of torture is classified, military judge rules.

Syrian National Coalition urges US to drop Al Nusrah terrorism designation.

Millions in ransoms fuel militants’ clout in West Africa.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Medical companies brace for 'devastating' ObamaCare tax, prepare for layoffs.

'It's called capitalism': Google boss says he is 'proud' of the company's multi-million pound tax avoidance scheme.

U.N. conference slyly introduces resolution to gain control of internet—in middle of night.

Contentious US fiscal debate has worldwide implications.

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