Thursday, July 4, 2013

World News Briefs -- July 4, 2013



Top Judge Sworn In As Egypt Interim President -- Al Jazeera

Chief justice Adly Mansour takes oath hours after democratically elected Mohamed Morsi overthrown by military.

Top judge Mansour has been sworn in as Egypt interim president, hours after Mohamed Morsi was overthrown in a military coup following huge protests against his one-year rule.

Adly Mansour took the oath of interim president on Thursday, as his democratically elected predecessor, Mohamed Morsi, was held in an unspecified military barracks along with senior aides.

Before the constitutional court, Mansour said: "I swear by God to uphold the Republican system and respect the constitution and law... and safeguard the people and protect the nation."

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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'.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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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