Thursday, March 28, 2013

World News Briefs -- March 28, 2013 (Evening Edition)

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (C) talks with generals as soldiers of the Korean People's Army (KPA) take part in the landing and anti-landing drills of KPA Large Combined Units 324 and 287 and KPA Navy Combined Unit 597, in the eastern sector of the front and the east coastal area on March 25, 2013 in this picture released by the North's KCNA news agency in Pyongyang March 26, 2013. REUTERS/KCNA

North Korea Leader Orders Rocket Units On Standby To Hit U.S. Bases: KCNA -- Reuters

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un orders the country's rocket units to be on standby to attack U.S. military bases in South Korea and the Pacific in an emergency meeting on Friday after the United States flew Stealth bombers in a show of force to Pyongyang.

The North's official KCNA news agency said Kim signed off on the orders at a midnight meeting of top generals and "judged the time has come to settle accounts with the U.S. imperialists in view of the prevailing situation."

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria crisis spilling into Golan Heights, UN warns - live updates.

NATO says has no intention of intervening in Syria.

White House: no Patriot missiles in Syria.

Mortar attack kills 12 in Damascus university: pro-government TV.

Turkey denies mass deportation of Syrian refugees.

UN: Syrian refugees riot at camp in Jordan.

UN: Syria, rebels must ensure UN safety in Golan.

Iraqi oil: Once seen as U.S. boon, now it’s mostly China’s.

Officials: Attacks in Iraq kill 5, wound 25 people.

ASIA

Myanmar leader threatens rioters with force.

Despite threats, North Korea keeps border factories open.

North Korea 'burning with hatred' for US.

Thailand holds peace talks with Muslim rebels. Thailand opens peace talks with Muslim separatist rebels.

Afghan villagers flee their homes, blame US drones.

Sri Lankan mass grave dates back 25 years.

Past as military propaganda singer complicates first lady’s emergence as icon of softer China.

Elite in China face austerity under Xi’s rule.

AFRICA

South Sudan military says 163 killed in clashes.

UN combat force to target DR Congo rebels. UN approves DR Congo 'intervention brigade'.

As Egypt’s foreign currency reserves fall, black market in dollars thrives.

Mali needs more than 11,000 peacekeepers, UN says.

New Ivory Coast unrest displaces thousands.

Central African Republic army chiefs pledge allegiance to coup leader.

Sufi shrine blown up in Libyan capital.

Kenya deaths as 'MRC' attacks Malindi casino.

Divers caught cutting through undersea internet cable in Egypt.

Nelson Mandela back in hospital with lung infection.

Oscar Pistorius granted permission to travel abroad.

EUROPE

Cyprus crisis: banks reopen after tough capital controls agreed - live.
Cyprus banks reopen: Live Report.
Cyprus bailout: Live.

France to tax companies 75 pct on $1.3M salaries.

Kerry promotes U.S.-European trade deal.

Italy's Bersani makes last-ditch appeal for government deal.

Russia raids human rights groups in crackdown on 'foreign agents'.

Russia to ban cash transactions over $10,000.

TV drama reopens debate over Germans' war guilt.

Berezovsky 'hanged himself from shower rail', inquest hears.

AMERICAS

Sao Paulo stadium may not be ready for World Cup.

Argentina’s Cristina Kirchner rips British rule of the Falklands in Twitter tirade.

US economy expands at 0.4 percent rate.

Chile’s Bachelet to run for re-election.

Venezuela readies for key post-Chavez election.

Argentina 'invades' Falklands in online game.

Gulf Cartel’s power struggle holds Mexican city of Reynosa hostage.

Mexican vigilantes seize town, arrest police.

Brazilian doctor 'killed up to 300'.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US Army veteran charged with fighting with al-Qaida in Syria, using weapon of mass destruction.

Striking Guantanamo prisoners say water denied.

The other side of the GITMO strike: Detainees are treated absurdly well.

Who shot Bin Laden? Media feud among Navy SEALs.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

IMF 'has confidence' in Christine Lagarde.

OECD predicts stronger global growth.

Bitcoin bonanza: Cyprus crisis boosts digital dollars.

Blackberry reports 1m Z10 sales.

Kerry: Emerging economies pose challenges for US, EU.

Watch out, World Bank: Here comes the BRICS Bank.

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