Monday, March 4, 2013

World News Briefs -- March 4, 2013



US And Saudi Send Warnings To Iran And Syria -- Al Jazeera

Top US diplomat John Kerry and Prince Saud al-Faisal present united front on Syria unrest and Iran's nuclear programme.

The United States and Saudi Arabia have presented a united front to Iran and Syria, alerting Iran's leadership that patience over its alleged nuclear ambitions is wearing thin and warning Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that they will boost support to rebels unless he steps down.

John Kerry, the US secretary of state, was in Saudi Arabia on Monday on the latest leg of a nine-nation tour through Europe and the Middle East on his first overseas trip as Washington's top diplomat

In Riyadh on Monday, Kerry reminded Iran that US President Barack Obama has vowed not to allow Iran to get a
nuclear weapon and that he has kept all options, including military options,on the table to prevent that from happening.

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MIDDLE EAST

Kerry criticizes Iran and Russia for shipping arms to Syria.

Fighting intensifies in northern Syria.

Syrian rebels capture most of northern city.

Hezbollah, Syrian opposition clashes intensify, raise fears in Lebanon.

Wounded Syria soldiers treated in Iraq: spokesman.

Iraqi official: 48 Syrians, most of them soldiers, killed in attack in western Iraq.

Turkish PM berates media for coverage of Kurdish peace process.

Netanyahu: "Credible military threat" needed to stop Iran nuclear drive.

Iran nuclear talks: Saudis, IAEA, voice doubt over Tehran's intentions.

U.N. nuclear chief presses Iran on military base access.

UAE coup plot trial begins in Abu Dhabi.

Iraqis' death certificates recorded signs of severe mutilation, inquiry hears.

US, Saudi present united front on Syria, Iran.

"Arab spring" brings new buyers for bulletproof cars.

ASIA

U.S. consolidates Afghan bases with eye toward pulling out.

White House denounces Dennis Rodman’s trip to North Korea.
Suicide bombing in Karachi kills 45 and injures 149 in attack that targeted Shi’ite Muslims as they left evening prayers.

Pakistan bomb: Karachi standstill after Shias attacked.

Fatal violence in strike-hit Bangladesh.

Malaysia: At least 26 dead in ongoing Sabah siege. Tensions escalating on Borneo as Malaysia doubles military forces.

Analysis: China's next inner circle.

China to surpass US as top luxury car market: study.

AFRICA

Violent protests erupt for second day in Egypt's Port Said.

Kenya sees huge election turnout but violence mostly limited to separatists.

At least 15 killed on Kenya coast on election day.

Nigeria military base attack kills at least 20.

Libyan military seizes energy complex.

Benin authorities thwart coup attempt, arrest 2 trying to institute a military regime.

U.S. releases $250 million in aid to Egypt.

Algeria defends raid that ended hostage standoff.

EUROPE

Bersani ultimatum may bring new Italy election closer.

Northern Ireland foils mortar attack on police station.

Cardinals want to be briefed on secret report.

Cardinals in Rome begin talks about choosing next Pope.

Spain's jobless hits record 5 million in February.

Czech President Vaclav Klaus faces treason charge.

Women emerge as crisis leaders in macho Balkans.

Queen Elizabeth leaves hospital after stomach complaint.

AMERICAS

Argentina dismisses Falklands vote, says oil industry unfeasible.

White House retreats from doomsday spending cuts predictions, but keeps blame on Republicans.

Protesters hit Caracas streets to demand 'truth' over Chávez's health.

Insight: Brazil's leftist president fights to win back business.

Brazil troops move into Rio airport shanty towns.

Luxury villas, designer labels: jailed Mexico union boss' U.S. oasis.

Florida sinkhole: Jeffrey Bush home partially demolished.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaeda confirms Abou Zeid killed in Mali.

France sceptical over Mali rebel-leader death.

U.N. investigator urges U.S. to pursue Bush-era abuses.

Head Pakistani cleric backpedals on suicide attacks.


ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Forbes: Slim world's richest for 4th year in a row.

Recluse behind Zara is now world's third richest man.

FACTBOX: Record number of billionaires make Forbes 2013 list.

Bill Gates still world's second richest person.

Apple and Samsung smartphone patent row set for new jury trial.

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