Tuesday, November 5, 2013

World News Briefs -- November 5, 2013 (Evening Edition)

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (2nd R) is greeted by Poland's Defence Minister Tomasz Siemoniak (2nd L) upon his arrival at Lask Air Force Base in Poland, November 5, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Kerry: US to Work Closely With Allies Over Surveillance Concerns -- Voice of America

WARSAW — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the Obama administration will work more closely with allies to overcome privacy concerns raised by the revelation of U.S. intelligence operations in Europe. In Poland, Kerry discussed the spy scandal and efforts to end Syria's civil war.

Kerry says the Obama administration welcomes the opportunity to discuss concerns raised by the disclosure of U.S. eavesdropping as Washington and its European allies are all trying to balance the protection and privacy of their citizens.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran's State TV: UN nuclear chief expected to visit Iran next week. Iran FM says outline of nuclear deal possible this week.

U.S., Russia fail to agree on Syria peace talks date.

Islamist rebels in Syria use faces of the dead to lure the living.

About 40 percent of Syrians need humanitarian aid: U.N.. UN: 9.3 million Syrians need humanitarian help.

UAE: Islamists on trial over Muslim Brotherhood claims.

Iraq attacks kill 10 people, as 2013 toll tops 5,500.

Kerry reassures Saudis, says U.S. will step up consultations.

Saudis round up thousands of illegal immigrants.

Israel, Palestinians grim on peace talks before Kerry visit.

Iran, Israel take part in Middle East nuclear meeting: diplomats.

Iraq VP sets parliamentary poll for April 30.

ASIA

UK soldier killed in suicide attack in Afghanistan.

152 Bangladeshis sentenced to death over 2009 border guard mutiny. Bangladesh court sentences 152 to death for 2009 mutiny.

China's N. Korea nuclear pointman in Pyongyang.

U.S., Japan, South Korea to hold three-way talks on North Korea.

Pakistan anger over US drone strike to ebb: analysts.

Thai amnesty bill: PM Yingluck urges understanding.

India launches first mission to Mars.

'Anonymous Indonesia' attacks Australian websites.

AFRICA

Ethiopia on heightened alert for attacks by Somali militants.

UN: Boko Haram may be guilty of crimes against humanity.

Congo's M23 rebels call off revolt.

Rebel groups from north Mali agree to unite.

Heavy gunfire heard in Libya's capital Tripoli.

South Sudan poised to sign new deal compact with aid donors.

Egypt army chief seeks immunity for military.

Tunisian talks 'suspended' after hitting impasse on PM.

EUROPE

Vatican survey addresses gay marriage, birth control.

Germany asks British ambassador to explain spying report.

Euro zone crisis bearing heavy human toll: OECD.

Eurozone unemployment stuck until 2015, warns European commission.

New French centrist pact aims for European breakthrough.

Spanish newspaper to give prosecutor proof of U.S. spying.

NSA row should not hit trade talks, Kerry tells Europe.

Italian Senate to vote on Berlusconi expulsion on Nov 27.

Bosnia population shrunk 13 percent in 2 decades.

Picasso, Matisse and Dix among works found in Munich's Nazi art stash.

AMERICAS

Venezuela decrees day of 'loyalty and love' for late Chavez.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admits he smoked crack cocaine.

Voters head to polls in Virginia, New Jersey and New York.

Even with changes, U.S. prisons might stay overcrowded: report.

Federal debt jumped $409 billion in October; $3,567 per household.

More violence plagues Mexico; military supplants police force.

Accord eludes Colombia peace negotiators.

Nicaragua ruling party seeks to remove Presidential term limits.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Former spy: Kenya mall attack 'could have been prevented'.

Obama meets with Guantanamo closure envoys at White House.

Holder says his plan to try 9/11 suspects in civilian court in New York was ‘right one’.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Mystery grows about Google barges moored off US coast.

How Google snoops on your email: Microsoft accuses rival internet giant of using private details to sell adverts without users' knowledge.

Twitter IPO more expensive than Facebook without profits.

Exclusive: EU to fine RBS, Deutsche, JP Morgan and three others in Euribor case.

Rich families hoarding cash: Citi.

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