Thursday, July 4, 2013

World News Briefs -- July 4, 2013 (Evening Edition)



Egypt Army Arrests Key Muslim Brotherhood Figures -- BBC

Egypt's military has moved against the leadership of the Muslim Brotherhood, a day after deposing President Mohammed Morsi.

Mr Morsi is in detention, as well as senior figures in the Islamist group of which he is a member. Hundreds more are being sought.

The top judge of Egypt's constitutional court, Adly Mahmud Mansour, has been sworn in as interim leader.

He has pledged to hold elections based on "the genuine people's will".

At a news conference, Muslim Brotherhood spokesman Gehad el-Haddad declared "our full refusal and revoking of the military coup" and demanded Mr Morsi's immediate release, along with the other detainees.

He declared the Brotherhood's "full denial of co-operation" with the new regime and said it would take part in all "peaceful, people-led protest".

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel keeping wary eye on Egypt unrest. Former IDF chief: Morsi's fall doesn't pose immediate danger to Israel.

Egypt boosts army presence on border with Gaza.

Turkey says Egyptian leader's ouster by military is 'unacceptable'.

Hard-line Lebanese Sunni cleric releases audio.

Syria opposition meets to find leader, show it is ready for arms.

Syria's Assad brags opponents failed to oust him.

Palestinian refugees not involved in Syrian conflict, says Abbas.

Russia worried by lack of progress towards Iran nuclear talks.

Middle East virus claims third life in Britain as fears of pandemic spread.

ASIA

China to grow 7.6 percent in second half; risks up: paper.

Pakistan agrees $5.3bn IMF loan.

Helmand's top female police officer shot dead.

Koreas agree 'in principle' on talks to reopen Kaesong complex.

North Korea restores hotline with South.

Philippines urges closer US-Asean ties to protect sea lanes.

Japan PM slams China at debate ahead of elections.

China opens city-sized shopping mall, with fake sun.

Pakistan's PM heads to China for talks.

India launches ambitious food aid program to feed millions.

AFRICA

Egypt coup live: Army widens Muslim Brotherhood crackdown as new leader sworn in.

Egypt swears in Mansour as interim leader after Morsi ousted. Egypt orders Brotherhood arrests, interim leader sworn in.

U.S. declines to criticize Egypt's military as Mursi ousted.

State Department urges citizens to leave Egypt. US orders evacuation of embassy staff from Egypt.

African Union likely to suspend Egypt after army deposes president.

Tunisian rulers bemoan Egypt's "coup against legitimacy".

U.N. seeks $1 billion to feed Sahel, says Syria distracting.

Somalia accuses Kenya over Kismayo clashes.

South Sudan: two years old but nothing to celebrate.

Military: 100 gunmen killed in central Nigeria.

South Africa says Mandela still 'critical but stable'.

South Africa looks to sell some of $1 bln rhino horn stockpile.

EUROPE

Nicolas Sarkozy exceeded spending limits in 2012 French presidential campaign.

Ecuador accused British firm of bugging its London embassy. British firm denies bugging Ecuador's embassy.

Downward spiral: Southern Europe remains stuck in crisis.

Portuguese gov't survives, but markets jolted. Portugal on brink of collapse sparking fears the country will not be able to meet terms of its £64BILLION bailout.

Green Party threatens to quit French government.

France’s 'hypocritical' spying claims 'hide real scandal'.

Gibraltar fury as four Spanish military jets fly through its airspace and delay British Airways plane waiting to take off for London.

Latest rocket failure spurs concern about Russia’s space program.

AMERICAS

U.S. enjoys July 4 parades, picnics under watchful eyes of police.

Statue of Liberty reopens to public.

Obama thanks military, wishes Americans happy Independence Day.

The tale of the re-routed Bolivian President's plane is falling apart.

Political violence casts shadow over upcoming Mexico elections.

Colombia peace possible by year's end, President says.

Ecuador embassy bug unlikely to be work of security services, say experts.

Special Report: Why Brazil's new middle class is seething.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Mohammed al Zawahiri weighs in on Egyptian political crisis.

Anwar al-Awlaki visited prostitutes, FBI documents say.

CIA drone strike in Pakistan kills suspected militants.

Syrian conflict putting al Qaeda militants closer to Europe: UK.

Canada charges two in al Qaeda-inspired plot to bomb Canada Day event.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Samsung on track for record second-quarter profit as smartphone peak looms.

High-flying luxury: battle for Asia's jet-set is hotting up.

Emerging markets mania was a costly mistake: Goldman executive.

Oil near $101 amid Egypt unrest, stockpiles fall.

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