Friday, January 25, 2013

World News Briefs -- January 25, 2013 (Evening Edition)



Protests Mark Egypt Revolution Anniversary -- Al Jazeera

Clashes turn deadly as opposition hold anti-government protests marking the revolution's second anniversary.

At least four people have been reported killed in Suez and sporadic clashes are still breaking out at flashpoints across the country.

Egyptian health officials say a teenager is among those killed and have identified him as Mahmoud Issa, 14.

At least 250 people have been injured in clashes around the country, according to the head of the country's ambulances services, Mohammed Sultan.

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MIDDLE EAST

At least 140 reportedly dead as Syrian army widens offensive.

Syrian troops and militia push to take Sunni Homs areas.

Jordan reels over Syrian refugee crisis.

Peres, Jordanian King meet in Davos, discuss restarting peace negotiations between Israel and Palestinians.

Several killed in clashes in Iraq's Fallujah.

Turkey approves court reform, Kurds remain critical.

Palestinians threaten to sue Israel over settlements.

John Kerry eyes revival of Middle East peace talks.

ASIA

N. Korea threatens military action against ‘southern puppets’. North Korea threatens to attack South Korea.

US: US, China oppose North Korea nuclear test.

Experts suggest South Korea fortify economic ties with China.

China's Xi meets with Japan official on isle spat. Japan envoy meets Chinese leader amid islands dispute.

China sacks sex video extortion scandal officials.

Trial of China's Bo Xilai opens next week, says Beijing-backed paper.

Murder in Pakistan sparks anger at country's elite.

US blacklists Afghan airline accused of smuggling opium.

AFRICA

Egypt clashes turn deadly in Suez Canal city.

Africa: Time Africa establishd own standby force to maintain peace.

Mali troops push towards Gao after air raids.

Cracks appear as militant group calls for talks in Mali.

Mali crisis: US admits mistakes in training local troops.

Campaigners try to stop Zimbabwe gunship delivery.

UN 'finalising' peace agreement in DR Congo.

On North Africa's western flank, long-simmering conflict causes unease.

Eritrean mutiny signals growing military discontent with Isaias.

Zimbabwe orders diamond fraud probe as election looms.

Zambia opposition leader denies party violence.

EUROPE

Czech presidential candidates cast their votes in tight second round.

Fitch downgrades Cyprus further into junk on concerns over government support for banks.

Russian forces kill three militants in North Caucasus.

Monte Paschi scandal menaces frontrunner in Italy election.

Britain’s Prime Minister defends decision to seek vote on European Union.

Britain could be on path to EU exit.

Britain is experiencing ´worse slump than during Great Depression. UK GDP: Economy shrank at end of 2012. Britain's economy shrinks anew, flirts with "triple dip".

Athens hit by Greek transport strike after police raid.

Belgian steel workers clash with police over job losses.

France's richest man moves to Belgium and takes multi-billion pound fortune with him 'to avoid new socialist super-tax'.

Car accident triggers unrest in Azerbaijan town.

AMERICAS

Obama recess appointments found unconstitutional.

Brazil undertaking a 4-year-long study of biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest.

Mexico's legal soul search after Frenchwoman freed.

Colombia peace talks 'in mambo rhythm', say Farc rebels. Colombia peace talks take a break, no major advances reported.

Absent but omnipresent, Chavez a powerful symbol.

As deadly Mexican cartel loses control, heroin and meth trafficking rise.

In desert outposts, border agents keep watch.

Cuba first high-speed internet connection activated.

Cold snap torments those still without heat after Sandy.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Mohammed al Zawahiri threatens West, condemns Mali intervention.

Somalia's al-Shabab Twitter account suspended.

Britain's Cameron outlines anti-terrorism strategy.

Al-Qaida's No. 2 in Yemen succumbs to wounds.


ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Exclusive: UBS Chairman proposes industry-wide settlement over Libor.

A disastrous week for carbon trading.

Exxon passes Apple as most valuable company.

Apple pledges to eradicate child labour from technology supply industry.

France seeking back tax from big Web firms: minister.

Cutting trade red tape could boost global economy by $1tn, says WTO.

Fed’s holdings of U.S. Gov't debt hit record $1,696,691,000,000; Up 257% under Obama.

Samsung leads mobile phone shipments.

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