Tuesday, July 16, 2013

World News Briefs -- July 16, 2013



Seven Dead As Police And Protesters Clash In Egypt -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Seven people died and more than 260 were wounded when supporters of Mohamed Mursi clashed with the deposed Egyptian president's opponents and security forces through the night, with the return of bloodshed overshadowing the naming of a new interim cabinet.

Egyptian authorities arrested 401 people over the fighting overnight, nearly two weeks after the army removed Mursi in response to mass demonstrations against him.

Interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi is forming a government to lead Egypt through a "road map" to restore full civilian rule and to tackle a chaotic economy, although a new minister said aid from Arab states meant Cairo did not need to resume talks on a long-delayed IMF loan.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria rebels reinforce key suburb in Damascus battle.

Members of Syrian war reconciliation group killed.

Arabs ready anti-Israeli resolution over nukes.

Russia, China block U.N. condemnation of Iran missile tests.

Iran’s next President faults Ahmadinejad on economy.

Kerry to discuss Israeli-Palestinian peace with Arabs.

ASIA

North, South Korea fail to strike deal on idled industrial park.

Panama seizes N Korean ship carrying weapons.

North Korea defies isolation with fastest growth since 2008.

Myanmar vows to free all political prisoners.

Bangladesh braces for violence after Islamist politician's war crimes verdict.

China protests over U.S. support for Taiwan's U.N. aviation bid.

Australia dumps unpopular carbon tax.

AFRICA

Egypt clashes between police and Morsi supporters leave seven dead. Seven die in Cairo as police clash with Morsi supporters. Seven dead in Cairo clashes.

Congo army, M23 rebels clash for a second day near Goma. DR Congo military battles rebels near Goma.

Nigeria says offensive has destroyed most Islamist bases.

Two killed as ethnic clashes grip eastern Guinea town.

Sudan's President Bashir leaves AU summit in Nigeria.

C. African Republic leader says security improving.

Algeria's Bouteflika leaves France to return home: airport source.

EUROPE

Snowden officially asks for temporary asylum in Russia.

Putin inspects biggest post-Soviet war games.

Four Police Killed in Ambush in Russia's Dagestan.

Thousands of Greeks join strike against public sector layoffs.

Greek MPs vote in favour of charging ex-minister over tax-cheat list.

More women in the boardroom? Europe considers forcing the issue.

AMERICAS

Panama intercepts N. Korea ship with suspected arms.

Leader of Mexico's brutal Zetas drug cartel captured.

US Treasury: Debt has been exactly $16,699,396,000,000.00 for 56 days.

Spain apologizes to Bolivia for presidential plane delay.

Farc negotiator: Colombian conflict 'nearing an end'.

Argentina politicians 'spied on'.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

EXCLUSIVE: How 9/11 mastermind revealed to mafia capo an Al Qaeda plot to bring down airliner just weeks before the TWA 800 crash – and the FBI were told.

Somalia: Terrorists terminate each other.

Jihadists seek to open new front in Burma.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Is Apple making iPhones with illegally mined Indonesian tin? Samsung is.

Court sides with Yahoo in data collection case.

Goldman Sachs profits double in second quarter.

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