Monday, March 11, 2013

World News Briefs -- March 11, 2013



N. Korea Threatens All-Out War Ahead Of S. Korea-U.S. Military Drill -- Yonhap News Agency

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea drummed up threats of an all-out nuclear war with South Korea and the U.S. on Sunday, one day ahead of the two allies' planned joint military drill which the communist country denounces as targeting the North.

"Our front-line military groups, the army, the navy and the air force, the anti-aircraft units and the strategic rocket units, who have entered the final all-out war stage, are awaiting the final order to strike," North Korea's Rodong Sinmun, the most widely circulated daily published by the governing Workers' Party of Korea, said. The country's nuclear arms are also prepared for combat, it said.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN: Syria 'deteriorating rapidly'.

Syrian government "uses militias" for mass killings: U.N.

There could be 3 million Syrian refugees by 2014, warns UN.

Americans are training Syria rebels in Jordan: Spiegel.

Saudis outraged by $12m blood money demand.

Firing squads could replace executioners in Saudi Arabia.

Iran says it will help learn fate of ex-FBI agent.

Obama to visit Church of Nativity, Iron Dome to be moved to airport for photo-op.

ASIA

North Korea reportedly nullifies armistice. Conflict fears grow as Pyongyang cuts hotline.

SKorea, US begin drills as NKorea threatens war.

Japan marks 2nd tsunami anniversary.

Philippines alarmed by alleged Malaysian abuses.

Pakistan breaks ground on pipeline with Iran.

Nearly 3,000 dead pigs found in Shanghai river.

Key accused in India gang rape found dead in cell.

AFRICA

Nigeria: Video shows bodies of foreign hostages.

Analysis: Western states walk diplomatic tight-rope over Kenyatta win.

Qatar says no more aid to Egypt for now.

Four die in UN helicopter crash in DR Congo.

Libya: 50 Egyptian Christians seized by Islamist militias.

Nelson Mandela's 'memory is fading'.

Oscar Pistorius 'on verge of suicide'.

EUROPE

Cardinals arrive at Vatican before Papal conclave. Search for new pope wide open ahead of conclave.

Banks saved, but Europe risks "losing a generation".

Azerbaijan says soldier killed near disputed Nagorno-Karabakh.

Hungary defies critics over change to constitution.

Slovenians take to streets against corruption.

Queen cancels engagement as she recovers from illness.

AMERICAS

Falklands referendum.

Venezuela's Capriles joins race, tussles with Chavez heir.

Hugo Chavez's final resting site draws mixed reviews in Venezuela.

With death of Chavez, Castro says Cuba has lost its best friend.

Bahamas gov't to allow offshore oil exploration.

Jury convicts ex-Detroit mayor of corruption.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaeda claims killing of 48 Syrian soldiers in Iraq.

Pentagon prosecutor: Transparency sufficient at 9/11 trial at Guantanamo.

Al Qaeda planned Malian base for global terrorist operations.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US companies keep billions offshore.

'Revenge porn' site owner Hunter Moore sued for defamation.

Wall Street rally pauses on global headwinds.

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