Friday, June 28, 2013

World News Briefs -- June 28, 2013



Egypt Braced For Rival Mass Demonstrations -- BBC

Egypt is preparing for rival mass demonstrations, amid tight security in the increasingly polarised nation.

President Mohammed Morsi's supporters are to hold "open-ended" rallies - two days ahead of opposition protests calling for the president to resign.

Meanwhile, one person died and a number of others were injured in clashes in northern Egypt late on Thursday.

Mr Morsi said divisions threatened to "paralyse" Egypt, in a speech on Wednesday to mark a year in office.

Troops have been deployed in the capital Cairo and other cities.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria’s pro-Assad forces accused of targeting mosques in civil war.

Syrians behead Christians for helping military, as CIA ships in arms.

Iran, Russia and China prop up Assad economy.

Israel's premier and defense minister, at Golan Heights military drill, warn against attacks.

At least 22 killed as bombs tear through coffee shops in Iraq.

Report: Turkish PM Erdogan to visit Gaza Strip July 5.

McDonald's says no to West Bank settlement.

ASIA

China calls Xinjiang unrest a 'terrorist attack', ups death toll to 35.

Analysis: Clashing visions weigh on U.S. drive for Taliban talks.

China lifts 17-year ban on Dalai Lama photos at Tibet monastery: group. China denies lifting ban on Dalai Lama worship.

Seven years in Tibet: 2 million 'displaced' by Chinese relocation policy.

Transfer of Afghan detainees begins.

Bangladesh anger at US trade move.

AFRICA

South Africans continue vigil for Mandela.

Nelson Mandela: Obama heads to South Africa.

Egyptian activists hope for 'second revolution' a year after Morsi's election. One dead as Egypt simmers ahead of rallies.

Egypt 'could slide into civil war'.

Scores killed in Nigeria ethnic violence.

EU aid to Africa 'badly spent'.

Libya defence minister removed after Tripoli clashes.

EUROPE

Shadow of Europe darkens bankers' Paris meeting.

Risk of UK blackouts has increased, Government admits.

Merkel: Anglo Irish Bank tapes contemptible.

Tempers fray in France as cuts loom.

Vatican official arrested in corruption plot.

Russia meteor shock 'went twice around earth'.

AMERICAS

Immigration reform bill clears Senate, but faces roadblock in House.

C.I.A. report finds concerns with ties to New York Police.

FM: Venezuela has not received any petition for asylum from Snowden.

Brazil police and protesters clash at Spain-Italy match.

Chile red-hot as student protest turns violent (VIDEO).

Cristina Fernandez regrets Uruguay is not part of Argentina and praises Uruguayan liberator.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

26 percent of Obama supporters say tea party greatest terrorist threat: poll.

NSA chief says surveillance programs helped thwart dozens of plots.

U.S. senator Leahy questions whether force-feeding Guantanamo detainees is torture.

Benghazi attack suspect walks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

IMF: ‘Climate change will create jobs’.

Chinese wind-turbine firm charged with stealing US trade secrets.

Microsoft joins Google in demanding to disclose FISA requests.

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