Monday, July 29, 2013

World News Briefs -- July 29, 2013 (Evening Edition)



Egypt Brotherhood Defies Military With Call For Rallies -- Bloomberg

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood defied threats of a further crackdown on protests, urging supporters of ousted President Mohamed Mursi to march on security installations today.

The call followed the killing of dozens of the deposed president’s supporters by security forces over the weekend. The military, which toppled Mursi on July 3 after nationwide demonstrations against him, dropped leaflets on Islamist protesters telling them to keep away from the installations and “help us maintain your safety.”

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MIDDLE EAST

UN rights expert says Syria is in 'free fall'.

Syrian army crushes key rebel stronghold in Homs. Reports: Syrian troops, Hezbollah consolidate gains in Homs.

Embassy Row: Sounding an alarm on Iran’s support for Syria.

Reports: Ex-Iran defense chief tapped to lead nuclear team.

Mideast talks to restart today after Israel cabinet acts.

Wave of car bombings in Iraq kills at least 51.

PKK sets ultimatum for Turkey peace deal.

Turkish PM Erdogan threatens to sue Times over open letter.

ASIA

Gunmen launch major attack on Pakistani prison holding militants.

China orders 'urgent' audit of debts.

Japan's top diplomat heads for China, seeking better ties.

Pakistan: Stronger ties with US would help Afghan peace efforts.

Cambodia opposition claims massive poll fraud.

South Korea offers North 'final' talks on Kaesong.

More boats arrive despite tough Australian asylum plan.

India records sharp drop in poverty rate.

AFRICA

Fears of new violence in Egypt as E.U. diplomat visits.

White House condemns Egyptian military crackdown.

Egypt crisis: Morsi supporters stage defiant marches.

EU urges Egypt rulers to end stand-off with Brotherhood.

Tunisia says eight soldiers killed near Algeria border.

Tunisian PM defies demands that he step down, promises elections by Dec. 17. Party in Tunisian ruling coalition demands new government. Army seals off Tunis square after rival protesters clash.

Islamist party office attacked as Libya violence surges.

Congo issues warrants for former M23 rebel leaders.

A new, dangerous job in Mogadishu: tax collector.

S. Sudan moving toward dictatorship, former VP says.

JEM rebels launch fresh attacks on Sudanese army in South Kordofan.

Nigeria Islamists kill 20 in attack on northeast: military.

Malian authorities salute voter turnout in Presidential poll.

Morgan Tsvangirai eyes victory at huge Zimbabwe election rally. MDC holds final rally ahead of Zimbabwe polls.

EUROPE

1,025 years of Christianity: Ukraine hosts Orthodox celebrations while questioning its future.

Co-founder of Russia's biggest search engine dies.

Swiss TV: Police say 44 injured in train collision.

Bank of Cyprus depositors lose 47.5 pct of savings.

Spanish train driver charged with negligent homicide. Spain train crash driver 'admits being careless'. Spain to mourn train crash victims; driver freed pending trial.

Thousands in Germany protest NSA surveillance.

Bus plunge crash kills 39 in southern Italy.

Looted Cannes gems worth $136 million, official says, record jewel heist.

Pope Francis: Who am I to judge gay people?

Vladimir Putin angling photos raise suspicions.

AMERICAS

Signs of declining U.S. economic security.

Obama: US race relations will worsen if economy doesn't improve.

Woman arrested after green paint found on Smithsonian statue, organ at National Cathedral.

Pope Francis celebrates Brazil Mass on Copacabana beach.

Mexican Admiral Carlos Salazar killed in Michoacan ambush.

Colombia says Farc 'accountable' for violence as talks resume.

Venezuelan president meets with Fidel Castro.

Foreign service workers to walk out of 15 Canadian embassies around the globe.

Falklands set rules for oil and gas development, to the benefit of Islanders current and future generations.

Detroit looks at grim economics of garage sale.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

'They're baaack…': The rebirth of al Qaeda? (Commentary)

US launches 1st drone strike in Yemen in 7 weeks.

The world’s biggest, newest terrorist haven.

Guantánamo medics: Forced-feedings aren’t torture.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Saks Fifth Avenue agrees to sell to Hudson’s Bay for $2.9 billion.

Bitcoin banned in Thailand.

Apple faces new China worker abuse claims.

Amazon hiring 7,000 workers.

The Wolverine slashes his way to top of US box office.

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