Tuesday, March 5, 2013

World News Briefs -- March 5, 2013 (Evening Edition)



BREAKING NEWS: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dies After Developing 'Severe Infection' During Battle With Cancer -- Daily Mail

* The president had been undergoing treatment for cancer since June 2011
* Vice president Nicolas Maduro made the announcement on television
* Had been in 'very delicate' condition after developing respiratory infection
* Returned from treatment in Cuba last month but has not been seen since
* News comes just hours after two US officials expelled from country
* Maduro claimed they planned to destabilise the country with military leaders

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has died in hospital at the age of 58 after developing a severe respiratory infection during his battle with cancer.

The country's vice president Nicolas Maduro, surrounded by other government officials, made the announcement during a national television broadcast tonight.

He said that the long-standing president died at 4:25pm local time, using the broadcast to call for 'unity, tranquility and understanding'.

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MIDDLE EAST

U.S. efforts on Iran not working, Syria planning underway: Mattis.

Syrian rebels report capture of provincial capital. Syria rebels capture northern Raqqa city.

Syria's violence continues its march across borders, into Iraq.

U.S. aims to support Israeli defense systems despite budget cuts.

John Kerry concedes Iran is moving closer to possessing nuclear weapon.

Powers want "early" results in Iran diplomacy: draft.

Barak: Iranian nuclear program world's 'greatest challenge'.

Israeli ‘racist’ buses set afire in Arab village.

UN cancels Gaza marathon over Hamas ban on women.

ASIA

U.S. commander discloses Afghan troop recommendation.

The China, Japan dispute—a ‘Powder Keg,’ says top U.S. official.

China's Congress starts Tuesday, will seal power transfer. New Chinese leaders promising action on corruption, pollution.

China's most important political event of the year has begun — Here's what's going to happen.

China eyes 2013 economic growth of 7.5 pct: Premier Wen.

U.N. resolution to aim at North Korean banks and diplomats.

U.S., China in tentative deal on U.N. N.Korea sanctions draft: envoys.

Russia signals backing for new U.N. sanctions on North Korea

S. Korean president apologises over political deadlock.

Malaysia attacks Filipinos to end Borneo siege. Malaysia soldiers attack armed Filipino clan in Borneo.

Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed arrested.

AFRICA

Libya’s pursuit of lost billions ‘in limbo’.

Armed police break up Zimbabwe PM's meeting: spokesman.

Presidential candidate facing criminal charges takes lead in Kenya election.

France says 15 militants killed overnight in Mali fighting.

Chad army claims Mali's al-Qaeda on the run.

South Sudan army begins offensive against Yau Yau rebels, kills 28.

Mursi mulls Egypt army takeover of restive city.

Analysis: Egypt is in for trouble with or without the IMF.

EUROPE

French unions lead protests over labor deal.

Vatican still waiting for 5 Cardinals for conclave.

Russians conduct huge nuke drill.

Cardinals meet for second day ahead of vote on new pope.

Italian president mulls new technocrat government: sources.

Moldovan pro-Europe government falls to confidence vote.

Push grows to blacklist Spain over digital pirating.

Medvedev is ‘dead man walking’ as Putin undoes his Russian reforms.

Russians against renaming Volgograd to Stalingrad - poll.

Russia marks 60th anniversary of Stalin's death.

AMERICAS

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez dies from cancer.

Hugo Chavez, fiery Venezuelan leader, dies at 58.

Venezuela expels U.S. embassy officials.

Chavez's successor in Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela probes killing of Sabino Romero.

FAA investigating report of drone spotted sear NYC.

Bad year to be a Mexican drug lord.

Analysis: Castro brothers' successor may inherit a very different Cuba.

Dow hits record intraday high.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Lawyers claim Guantanamo prison conditions deteriorating.

Senate panel votes to approve Obama's CIA nominee.

US denies report of mass Guantanamo hunger strike.

France says al Qaeda chief Abou Zeid "probably" killed.

U.S. disavows 2 drone strikes over Pakistan.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US STOCKS-Dow surges to new closing high on economy, Fed's help.

Google shares gallop to new highs; stock up 700 percent since 2004.

Billion-dollar Danish: Microsoft owes Denmark $1 billion in unpaid taxes, treasury says.

Forbes list understates my wealth, Saudi prince says.

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