Thursday, January 31, 2013

World News Briefs -- January 31, 2013



Syria, Iran Threaten Retaliation Against Israel -- YNet News

Deputy Iranian foreign minister says alleged Israeli strike will have 'serious implications' for Tel Aviv while Syrian envoy threatens to launch 'surprise attack'

Syria and Iran have threatened to retaliate for an alleged Israeli air raid near the capital Damascus.

Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Abdul-Karim Ali says Damascus has "the option and the surprise to retaliate." He said he cannot predict when the retaliation will be, saying it is up to relevant authorities to prepare for it.

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MIDDLE EAST

Suddenly it looks like Assad could win the Syrian war.

Syrian rebels make slow headway in south.

Factbox: Rising Syrian death toll, refugee wave.

Israeli jets strike deep inside Syria.

Israel strike on Syria 'unacceptable': Russia.

Iran threatens 'serious consequences' for Tel Aviv.

Diplomats: Iran prepared to up nuclear program.

Exclusive: Iran crude oil exports rise to highest since EU sanctions.

Kurdish militants dismiss Turkey withdrawal reports.

UN inquiry says Israel must end settlements.

Two militants, five soldiers killed in Yemen: sources.

ASIA

Pakistani Taliban enter fray around strategic NATO routes.

US and South Korea monitoring for third nuke test by North.

Japan ex-minister warns of Okinawa unrest, secession.

Clashes mark Bangladesh general strike. Scores hurt as Islamists take to Bangladesh streets over tribunal.

Exclusive: Austerity in India - Defense and welfare spending to be slashed.

Beijing takes steps to fight pollution as problem worsens.

In Vietnam, rage growing over loss of land rights.

Chinese court convicts two Tibetans for 'encouraging self-immolation'.

AFRICA

'Mali militants in disarray' after French air strikes.

With easy part of Mali mission almost over, Chad is poised to take lead.

France calls for Mali peace talks.

Egypt rivals hold rare meeting and call for dialogue. Egypt politicians renounce violence at crisis talks.

S. African convicts seek exoneration for apartheid-era crime.

Somalia: Anger over woman charged after alleging rape.

EUROPE

British Prime Minister David Cameron arrives in Libya.

Greek transport workers, doctors strike over austerity.

Poland hurt by EU aid freeze over suspicious road deal.

Spain's Rajoy, ruling party deny secret payment scheme.

EU peace fund to target young Northern Ireland loyalists.

City renames itself Stalingrad to mark battle.

Red Cross struggling to aid Europe's 'new poor'.

AMERICAS

Colombian rebels say they have 'right' to take hostages, putting peace talks on edge.

Colombia rebels seize three oil workers, blow up energy tower.

Obama sees immigration deal within six months.

Cuba dissidents approved, denied for passports.

Huge Chinese expo center planned for Cancun riles Mexican businesses, environmentalists.

A look back at Clinton's years as top US diplomat.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. faces new Al Qaeda threat as terror group's 'strike map' is revealed.

Guantanamo 9/11 suspect hearings face rough start.

U.S. policy toward countering al-Qaeda 2.0 (commentary).

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Migrants' billions put aid in the shade.

EA boss denies video games encourage violent attacks.

New York Times 'hit by hackers from China'.

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