Friday, February 1, 2013

World News Briefs -- February 1, 2013 (Evening Edition)



Terror Attack On U.S Embassy In Turkey: Westerners Warned To 'Be Vigilant' As Suicide Bomber Blows Himself Up At Security Gates -- Daily Mail

* Bomb appeared to have exploded inside embassy's security checkpoint
* Turkish television said a security guard was killed at the entrance
* British Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns the attack

Westerners in Turkey have been warned to be vigilant after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive today in front of the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.

The blast in the capital killed the bomber and a guard at the entrance gate before the British mission in Istanbul made clear officials feared there could be further outrages.

The White House condemned the attack on the U.S. Embassy as 'an act of terror' while the British embassy warned Westerners to 'be vigilant'.

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MIDDLE EAST

Moscow, U.N. play down report of four-way Syria talks.

Israelis: Missiles were at Syrian military base when aircraft struck.

Israeli warplanes fly over Lebanon.

US warns Iran over 'nuclear upgrade' escalation.

US says Iran steps up Syria support.

Jordan staggers under fallout of Syria conflict.

Lebanese soldiers killed near Syria border.

Biden warns Iran: Diplomacy won't last forever.

Thousands of Iraqi Sunni protesters say no to Maliki.

Yemen fighting stops as mediators try to release hostages.

Turkey PM worries about army's capabilities.

Police: Suicide bombing at US Embassy, 2 dead.

ASIA

North Korea covers tunnel at nuclear test site.

S. Korea issues warning to north against nuclear test.

Japan boosts defense as some in China and Taiwan agree on disputed islets.

Despite pollution worries, China experiments with carbon trading.

Suicide bomb kills 22 near mosques in northwest Pakistan.

Taiwan's premier resigns amid weak popular support.

Fireworks cause deadly highway collapse in China.

Chinese company will run strategic Pakistani port.

Cambodians mourn late king in funeral procession.

AFRICA

France's Hollande to visit Mali on Saturday.

ECOWAS pleased with military offensive against Mali insurgents.

Analysis: France, Africa face tough Sahara phase of Mali war.

Arabs, Tuaregs in Mali face hostility amid war.

Kofi Annan tackles drug trafficking in West Africa.

Up to 100,000 people flee fighting in Darfur: U.N.

One dead, dozens hurt as police clash with Egypt protesters. Egypt stages new protests against President Morsi.

Two years on, Benghazi threatens "another revolution" in Libya.

Gunmen kill five North Nigeria police, ceasefire in doubt.

Nigeria says 17 Islamists insurgents killed in helicopter strike.

EUROPE

Google settles French newspaper links dispute.

France Ddports Moroccan it says has radical Islam ties.

As Mali exposes Europe’s defense frailties, leaders gather in Munich.

Bank scandal helps surge by Berlusconi ahead of Italy election.

Armenia presidential candidate shot, election in doubt.

HRW warns of declining human rights in Russia.

Milan court convicts 3 Americans in CIA kidnapping.

Spain’s premier is drawn into a widening graft scandal gripping his party.

AMERICAS

Clinton formally resigns as secretary of state.

Mexico City blast: Hunt for survivors in Pemex building.

Mexico Pemex blast death toll rises to 32, cause unclear.

Argentina pulls out of Falklands talks. UK 'disappointed' as Argentina turns down talks over Falklands.

Soldiers and Farc rebels killed in clashes ahead of talks.

Venezuelan opposition cracks could help Chavez's allies.

Group: 591 killed in Venezuela prisons last year.

Mexico captures drug lord ‘Zero Five,’ but sparks more cartel violence.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Algeria gas facility attack fuels jihadist rivalry.

Hopes of 'Gitmo' closing dim.

Guantanamo trials: Judge orders end to secret censor.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Dow Jones at five-year high on jobs and manufacturing data.

Dell nears buyout that could top $24 billion.

US economy adds another 157,000 jobs; rate up to 7.9%.

Samsung gains tablet market share as Apple lead narrows.

Panasonic and Sharp stick to glum forecasts.

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