Tuesday, January 29, 2013

World News Briefs -- January 29, 2013 (Evening Edition)



Egypt Army Chief Warns Of 'State Collapse' Amid Crisis -- BBC

Egypt's armed forces chief has warned the current political crisis "could lead to a collapse of the state".

General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, in comments posted on the military's Facebook page, said such a collapse could "threaten future generations".

He made his statement following a large military deployment in three cities along the Suez Canal where a state of emergency has been declared.

More than 50 people have died in days of protests and violence.

In response, President Mohammed Morsi has cut short a planned European trip.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN Syria envoy says Syria unraveling as Assad holds on.

Syrian refugees top 700,000, U.N. struggling to cope.

At least 65 bodies found 'executed' in Syrian river.

U.N. envoy to Syria expected to deliver bleak assessment of situation.

Russian PM Medvedev says odds against Assad's political survival.

Report: Syria President Assad announces wife Asma is pregnant.

Large arms shipment intercepted off Yemen, Iran eyed as source.

Israel now says Iran nuke threat not imminent.

Yemen moves against al Qaida-linked fighters after hostage talks falter.

ASIA

Japan PM says open to summit with China to help economic ties.

UN atomic monitor ready for North Korea nuclear-bomb test. North Korea says it must detonate nuke device.

Google adds detail to North Korea map. Google releases detailed map of North Korea, gulags and all.

All on board Kazakh flight die in crash.

China's air pollution again at danger levels.

China denies selling weapons to ethnic army in Shan State.

Japan approves $1.02 trillion budget for 2013/14, borrowing at new highs.

India, Bangladesh take steps to deny criminals safe havens.

Twenty-one dead in Kazakhstan plane crash.

Australia battles floods in two states.

AFRICA

Donors pledge $455.5 mn for war-torn Mali. Donors pledge $455.5 mn for war-torn Mali.

Libya denies plans of quick trial and execution for Qaddafi spy chief.

Egypt army chief warns state could collapse.

Suicide blast by offices of Somalia president and PM.

Nigeria condemns new MEND threat.

Niger gives green light to U.S. drone deployment: source.

Mozambique floods displace thousands.

EUROPE

France to deport 'radical foreign imams.

Catalonia asks Spain for further 9bn euros bailout.

Could Scottish, Catalan independence votes reshape Europe?

'France is totally bankrupt': French employment minister Michel Sapin embarrasses President Francois Hollande with shocking statement on state of the country's economy .

Greek finance minister eyes 2014 recovery for economy.

EU may ease Spain budget goal in austerity retreat.

Russian court postpones Magnitsky hearing.

Scandal at world's oldest bank upends Italian elections.

British queen not likely to follow Dutch example.

AMERICAS

Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, Gio Gonzalez and Nelson Cruz among baseball stars linked to Miami ‘biochemist’ Anthony Bosch who is target of drug probe by DEA, MLB.

John Kerry confirmed as U.S. secretary of state.

Cuba assumes LatAm group presidency in diplomatic coup.

Despite recent revival, US economy still needs life support.

Obama presses immigration agenda as senators draft new overhaul.

Funerals, tears, cries for justice after Brazil club fire.

Israel angered over deal on join Argentina-Iran probe of 1994 Jewish center bombing.

Former Guatemalan dictator to stand trial on genocide charges.

Surviving band member leads police to bodies. Bodies of missing Mexican band members found in well.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

In northern Mali's war, al-Qaeda affiliate is directing the fight.

Military court to resume 9/11 pre-trial hearings.

Lawyer fired in 9/11 case at Guantanamo.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US debt headed toward 200 percent of GDP even after 'fiscal cliff' deal.

Chinese firm wins A123 despite U.S. tech transfer fears.

Amazon shares set record after strong quarterly profit.

Google pledges fight over government access to users' email.

Crucial, long-overdue BlackBerry makeover arrives.

Bernanke seen buying $1.14 trillion in assets in 2014.

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