Sunday, July 28, 2013

World News Briefs -- July 27, 2013



Abandoned Brick Barricades Of Cairo: Eerie Quiet Descends In Parts Of Capital After Clashes Left 120 Dead And Pushed Egypt To Brink Of Civil Car -- Daily Mail

* WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT
* Hundreds of thousands turned out across Egypt after Army calls for demonstrations 'against terrorism'
* They clashed with supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi who also lined the streets yesterday
* Armed police launched dawn raid on Muslim Brotherhood demonstrators who have been staging sit in
* Morsi has been formally accused of conspiring with Palestinian group Hamas and of murdering prison officers
* The fighting is the country's bloodiest incidence of violence since the army deposed Hosni Mubarak in 2011
* British Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on the country’s new rulers to halt violent attacks on protesters
* U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urges Egypt to 'pull back from the brink'

Uneasy stillness spread across the streets of Cairo today, where hastily flung up barricades are the only evidence of a ferocious crackdown on supporters of deposed president Mohammed Morsi yesterday.

More than 24 hours later, the abandoned brick barriers still blocked the main street of Nasr City, an eastern district of the Egyptian capital, signs of resistance against the dawn raid.

They were not enough to hold back the surprise attack by state security forces just before morning prayers yesterday, in which it is claimed that officers aimed their shots at the heads and chests of demonstrators.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria: Rebels kill 123 in north, mostly civilians. Syrian opposition condemns soldier killings.

U.N. and Syria say chemical arms talks were 'productive'.

Iran is said to want direct talks with U.S. on nuclear program.

Bomb attacks kill 12 people in Iraq. Kurdish security forces killed in Iraq attack.

Egypt army launches counter-extremist operation in Sinai.

Netanyahu pushes for release of 104 Palestinians ahead of peace talks. Israel approves prisoner deal to clear way for peace talks.

Israel blocks EU aid to West Bank Palestinians.

Bahrain raises alarm over rising violence.

Kuwait election: Shia candidates suffer at polls. Shi'ite minority loses some seats in Kuwait election.

ASIA

British soldiers return to Sangin to tackle Taliban. At least 51 militants killed in Afghanistan.

Afghan president accepts invitation to visit Pakistan in an effort to improve tense ties.

Pakistan bomb attacks kill at least 57 and injure many more.

India ponders future role in Afghanistan.

North Korea marks 60 years since war with weekend of lavish celebrations. North Korea heralds 60th anniversary of war 'victory' with massive parade.

Biden, Abe agree to strengthen US-Japan alliance.

Cambodia ruling party claims victory in polls.

New Zealand to chef: You're too fat to live here.

AFRICA

Egypt turmoil: Morsi supporters defy removal threats. Egypt: Interim president gives his PM right to empower military to arrest civilians.

Inter-ethnic fighting leads to bloodshed in Darfur.

Thousands attend funeral of Tunisian MP.

Libya PM to reshuffle cabinet amid unrest, jailbreak.

Libyan activist Abdelsalam al-Mismari dies in Benghazi killings. Libyans storm Islamist party headquarters to protest activist's killing.

Malians vote amid threats of violence. After 18 months of crisis, Malians elect new president.

South Sudan gripped by power struggle.

Zimbabwe arrests Tsvangirai's election organiser ahead of vote.

EUROPE

Spain train crash: driver formally accused of reckless homicide. Driver in Spanish train crash faces questions from judge.

Turkey's Erdogan slams EU for stance on Egypt bloodshed.

Police: $53 million in jewels stolen in Cannes.

Russia's Putin courts Ukraine ahead of planned EU deals.

Block on Gibraltar: Spain stops 10,000 vehicles at border sparking SIX HOUR queues in latest spat over sovereignty of British territory.

Black Italian minister Kyenge suffers banana insult.

Ukrainian “Sextremists” claim activists beaten, kidnapped, police say they were detained.

AMERICAS

Exclusive: 4 in 5 in US face near-poverty, no work.

Pope Francis holds final Brazil Mass on Copacabana beach. Millions expected for final Mass of papal trip.

Colombian peace talks resume in Cuba as conflict rages.

U.S. House set to vote on tough Iran sanctions bill this week.

Barack Obama expresses reservations about Keystone XL pipeline project.

Quebec town mourns victims of fuel-tanker train disaster.

Canadian, jailed in Mauritania for terror link, reported back home.

Detroit Art Institute at center of bankruptcy debate.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Yemeni military official says a US drone kills 6 suspected al-Qaida militants.

Americans believe anti-terror programs go too far, support them anyway.

Analysis: Al Qaeda's Iraqi, Syrian affiliates jointly battle Kurds.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

EU and China reach deal in solar panel dispute.

Omnicom and Publicis merger creates communications giant.

How a Brazillian oil billionaire lost 99% of his fortune.

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