Wednesday, March 6, 2013

World News Briefs -- March 6, 2013



Venezuelans Mourn Chavez, Prepare For Election -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Shattered supporters of Hugo Chavez mourned his death in a flood of emotion that allies of the socialist leader hope will help ensure the survival of his self-styled revolution when voters elect a successor.

Ending one of Latin America's most remarkable populist rules, Chavez died on Tuesday at 58 after a two-year battle with cancer that was first detected in his pelvis.

Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets to honor the flamboyant and outspoken leader, whose body will be taken to a military academy on Wednesday to lie in state for three days.

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MIDDLE EAST

State of Syria: Exodus reaches 1 million; seesaw battles rage on.

Syria spillover, al-Qaida strain Iraq security.

Iraqis call for U.S. military aid after Nusra-linked assault on ‘innocent Syrians’.

Over $8B of the money you spent rebuilding Iraq was wasted outright. Too much money spent in Iraq for too few results.

Lebanon urges Arab League to reinstate Syria.

Israelis divided over separate bus lines for Arabs and Jews in occupied West Bank.

ASIA

North Korea bans flights, sailing off coasts, indicating possible drills.

What does N. Korea's threat to end ceasefire mean for the region?

South Korea warns on North Korea threat. South Korea says to strike back at North if attacked.

Malaysia troops kill 13, hunt gunmen after Sabah assault. Malaysia hunts Filipino intruders on Borneo after offensive.

Shutdown threatened for Pakistan's largest city.

China agrees to sanctions targeting N. Korean diplomats.

AFRICA

Uhuru Kenyatta takes early lead as Kenyan election results trickle in. Snags in vote tabulation spur anxiety in Kenya.

France says fourth soldier killed in Mali fighting.

Russia says it's ready to discuss U.N. force for Mali.

Darfur rebels threaten to disrupt Bashir visit.

Overstretched Tunisian army must focus on militant threat: Zbidi.

Senegal: President Sall to close unsafe Koranic schools.

Oscar Pistorius' father accused of racism over gun comments.

EUROPE

Eurozone crisis live: Bersani vows to break Italy's austerity trap.

American cardinals cancel conclave briefing amid concern of leaks.

Former IRA man and Dublin firm are linked to Calabrian Mafia scam.

British government backs plans for secret courts.

Bolshoi dancer confesses to acid attack on ballet's director.

Is it a princess? Kate hints at daughter.

AMERICAS

As Chavez ordained, VP Maduro is interim president.

Venezuela VP Maduro prepares to lead after Chavez death.

'Snowquester' shuts down Washington, snarls air travel.

Spaniard’s account of crash that killed Cuban dissident adds to mystery.

Argentina begins prosecution of military-era human rights abuses.

Nominee to lead C.I.A. clears hurdle after release of drone data.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Oregon man charged in terrorist attack.

Anti-Al Qaeda leader who helped US troops is gunned down in Iraq.

Interview: How Al-Qaeda functions online.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Dow Jones and FTSE climb to new highs.

EU fines Microsoft $733M for breaking browser pact. Microsoft fined by European Commission over web browser.

How Christine Lagarde beat the odds to head IMF.

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