Sunday, December 1, 2013

World News Briefs -- December 1, 2013



Bangkok Protesters Make 'Final Push' To Topple Yingluck Shinawatra -- The Guardian

Week of demonstrations against government turn violent, with two people killed during mass rally at university sports stadium

At least two people have been killed and more than 50 injured after a week of anti-government protests in Bangkok turned violent. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets on Sunday in what organisers said was a final push to topple the embattled government.

Some 30,000 protesters have gathered in various locations around the city – including government ministries, police headquarters, the prime minister's office and television stations – to take part in the so-called "people's revolution" with the aim of wresting control from the PM, Yingluck Shinawatra, and installing a "people's council".

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MIDDLE EAST

50 killed in air strikes on Syria's Al-Bab: NGO.

Syria-fueled violence kills four in Lebanon's Tripoli.

Suicide bomber hits funeral in Iraq.

Iraq monthly toll drops; uptick in bodies found.

Protests rage over Bedouin resettlement plans in Israel. Israel: Negev Bedouins' 'day of rage' over resettlement plan.

Report: Rouhani says Iran will not dismantle nuclear facilities.

Iran's president says hardliners blocking release of political prisoners.

U.S. released Iranian scientist as part of nuke negotiations.

ASIA

Thai protesters step up action, PM forced to leave building. Thai protests turn deadly amid negotiation bid.

Biden to attempt damage control in visit with Chinese leader. Biden trying to show US is still focused on Asia.

China’s gradual expansion in the East China Sea poses a challenge for Japan.

U.S. airlines comply with China's demand for notice of flights through zone.

Gunmen kill 3 soldiers in northwest Pakistan.

Karzai’s recalcitrance nudges U.S. ‘zero option’ for troops closer to reality.

Pakistani PM pledges support for Taliban talks.

US urges North Korea to release detainee Merrill Newman.

Unrest breaks out in Tajikistan town hit by violence in 2012.

AFRICA

Malian separatist rebels end five-month ceasefire.

Hezbollah arms suspect gets life in Nigeria.

Tentative agreement reached on Egypt's draft constitution.

Namibia finds Mozambique plane wreck, all on board dead.

Millions in UK aid to Central African Republic.

For African refugees in Morocco, a perilous path to asylum.

EUROPE

Ukraine protests: Thousands march through capital. Ukraine protesters storm Kiev city council. Pro-EU protesters chase police from central Kiev.

Torn between East and West, Ukraine debates future.

Spanish government approves law cracking down on demonstrations.

Spain, France reverse roles as economic fortunes diverge.

Setback for Scottish independence as poll reveals just a QUARTER of voters want to leave UK following launch of referendum campaign.

Body removed from wreckage of Scottish helicopter pub crash while bandaged victim returns to lay flowers at the harrowing scene.

AMERICAS

Obama administration says achieves key goal of fixing HealthCare.gov.

Mexican army has taken control of major port in effort to combat drug cartel.

Four people dead and 63 injured as all seven cars of a commuter train bound for Grand Central in New York fly off the rails and land perilously close to the Harlem River.

Colombia Farc rebels to play Valderrama peace match.

Conservative won Honduras vote by eight-point margin: official.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Intelligence committee heads: Terror threat rising.

Al-Qaeda-linked group claims to be operating in the West Bank.

Al-Qaida: US committed 'crime of piracy' by kidnapping Abu Anas al-Liby.

The Al Qaeda fanatic from Britain who funded jihad trip to Syria by mugging Londoners with a Taser.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Nobel Prize economist warns of U.S. stock market bubble.

Cayman Islands and Costa Rica agree to share bank account details with US.

Bitcoin thefts soar as online criminals target easy payday after currency's value quadruples in the space of three weeks.

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