Tuesday, July 2, 2013

World News Briefs -- July 2, 2013 (Evening Edition)



Egypt's Morsi Rejects Army's 48-Hour Ultimatum -- BBC

Egypt's president has rejected an army ultimatum that the country's crisis be resolved by Wednesday, amid deadly protests across the capital.

Mohammed Morsi insisted on his constitutional legitimacy as president and said he would not be dictated to.

It is clear he expects the military to depose him in the coming hours, says the BBC's Aleem Maqbool in Cairo.

The army earlier leaked details of its draft "roadmap" for Egypt's future to the BBC.

The plan would see new presidential elections, the suspension of the new constitution and the dissolution of parliament.

Clashes in Cairo between opponents and supporters of President Morsi killed seven people on Tuesday, the health ministry said.

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MIDDLE EAST

Kerry: U.S., Russia want Syria conference soon.

Syrian rebels threaten to target Shi'ite villages in Aleppo.

Syria's neighbours leaving thousands of refugees stranded.

UN experts estimate Syrian reconstruction at $80 billion - so far.

Jordan blocks 254 news websites.

Nearly 50 killed in Iraq bombings.

Dozens convicted, jailed over coup plot in United Arab Emirates. UAE jails 61 Islamists in coup plot trial, rights groups protest.

Palestinian killed in clash with Israel army.

How many Palestinians actually live in the West Bank?

Chaos in Middle East grows as the U.S. focuses on Israel.

U.S. working to help guarantee Israel’s security to restart peace talks, officials say.

Special Report: Return to Baghdad, epicenter of Islam's growing divide.

ASIA

China takes friendly tone at Asean Summit to counter U.S. pivot.

Truck bomb kills 7 in Kabul in latest ‘Taliban Tuesday’ attack.

U.S., Russia remove potential atom bomb material from Vietnam.

North Korea: US must accept offer of talks 'unconditionally'.

China pushes back on Philippine Spratlys charge.

China offers reward for terrorists in Xinjiang.

China’s underground churches thrive despite government disapproval.

Scores killed in Pakistan bombings.

AFRICA

Egypt's Morsi calls on military to withdraw ultimatum.

Egypt army plans for after Mursi as clock ticks.

Egypt on the edge after Mursi rebuffs army ultimatum. Egypt protests: Morsi rejects army ultimatum, as ministers resign.

Ethiopia's big Nile dam is compared to Hoover Dam.

Mandela grandson accused over graves in South Africa.

Obama ends Africa trip, voices confidence in Africa's future.

Former Chad dictator faces charges of war crimes.

Tensions mount as Uganda proceeds with Nile River agreement.

Nigeria government watchdog says has credible reports of Army abuses.

Tunisia's new constitution could be regional model.

EUROPE

François Hollande sacks environment minister.

John Paul II on brink of sainthood after miracle approved: report.

Putin critic Lebedev convicted but escapes jail.

Snowden withdraws request for asylum in Russia.

Hollande: Bugging allegations threaten EU-US trade pact.

Exclusive: Greece has three days to deliver or face consequences - EU officials.

Eurozone joblessness at record high, inflation up.

Second ministerial resignation plunges Portugal into crisis. Portugal Finance Minister resigns amid austerity fatigue.

Young, qualified and jobless: plight of Europe's best-educated generation.

Vatican bank promises sweeping change as senior staff resign.

Helicopter crash in Siberia kills 19, including children.

AMERICAS

Brazil's Rousseff pushes political reform to quell discontent.

Is Venezuela Snowden's last resort? Leaker running out of options as Russia asylum bid fizzles.

Obama joins George W. Bush at Tanzania memorial.

Colombian rebel groups hold rare summit to talk peace, revolution. Colombia Farc rebels in 'unification' talks with ELN.

Brazil protesters give president a tenuous truce, as she says their voices are being heard.

Firefighters look to make headway against deadly Arizona wildfire.

Top US cardinal 'paid off abusive priests'.

Death Valley broils on after breaking June temperature record.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Two held in British Columbia 'Canada Day bomb plot'.

Governments warn about nuclear terrorism threat.

Abu Qatada deportation moves a step closer as Jordan publishes treaty.

Al-Qaeda sought to benefit from WikiLeaks documents, prosecutors say.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. gears toiImpose stricter rules on 8 largest banks.

Apple stores raided by French competition regulator.

Bebo social network sold to founder for $1m.

Goldman turns bearish on BRIC economies.

Piano maker Steinway bought by Kohlberg & Co.

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