Wednesday, December 4, 2013

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



NATO, Russian Foreign Ministers Support Syria Peace Talks -- Voice of America

The foreign ministers from Russia and NATO have expressed support for next month's Syria peace conference in Geneva.

After a meeting Wednesday, the ministers issued a statement stressing that a Syrian-led political process is the only solution to that country's crisis.

They also expressed support for what they call the "important progress" to rid Syria of its chemical weapons.

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MIDDLE EAST

Hezbollah commander Hassan Lakkis buried in Baalbek. Senior Hezbollah leader killed in Beirut.

Syria conflict: Aleppo rocket attack 'kills at least 18'.

Syria's chemical weapons to be shipped in delicate US-Danish operation.

Ban Ki-moon voices concerns about safety of mission to remove Syria’s chemical arms.

UN: Better aid access needed to nearly 3 million Syrians.

NATO, Russian foreign ministers support Syria peace talks.

Several feared dead in Iraq gunfight.

Attack on intelligence HQ in northern Iraq kills six.

John Kerry in fresh push to unblock Israel-Palestine talks.

Iran eyes better ties with UAE after nuclear deal with West.

Arafat widow says convinced his death not natural.

ASIA

Afghan ministers will not sign US pact unless demands met: Karzai.

Air zone dispute: US-China talks but no consensus.

Joe Biden praises Xi Jinping's ability to manage disputes.

Seoul eyes extension of its air defense identification zone.

Taiwan military jets fly into overlapping zone with China.

S Lanka heroin scam hits office of PM Jayaratne.

Thai protests ease ahead of King's birthday.

Thai government says protest leader must surrender, no talks.

Anti-drone protests halt US military convoys at Pakistan border.

South Korea cautious on north political shuffling.

Dennis Rodman heads back to North Korea — again.

AFRICA

Thousands of Eritreans 'abducted to Sinai for ransom'.

Mali, Tuaregs fault France on failing peace talks.

Remains of 21 people found near barracks in Mali.

UN launches spy drones to pressure rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Libyan assembly votes to follow Islamic law.

Nigeria: Trial for 500 Islamic extremist suspects.

Egypt government preparing law to protect investments.

Egypt's antiquities fall victim to political chaos.

Mandela putting up 'courageous fight'.

EUROPE

Eurozone recovery 'loses momentum'.

Former Ukrainian presidents warn of chaos.

Kiev protests continue, resolution elusive.

Ukraine PM warns protesters as delegation seeks financial help in Moscow.

With Russia in mind, U.S. takes cautious approach on Ukraine unrest.

Lavrov says Russia will not interfere in Ukraine.

Russia's Lavrov criticizes NATO's response to Ukraine protests.

France mulls new internet spying powers.

New political star forces Czechs to rethink Communist-era legacy.

Utilizing the Arctic: Putin promises further exploration.

Tiny Moldova to get big boost from U.S..

UK nothing but an ‘old European country for travel and study’ – Chinese media.

Bosnian police arrest nine ex-officers on suspicion of crimes during war.

AMERICAS

Mexico searches for stolen truck carrying radioactive material. Truck with dangerous radioactive materials hijacked in Mexico - IAEA.

Brazil delays vote on anti-spying Internet bill -lawmaker.

Canada rocked by rash of soldier suicides in one week.

Obama 'crossed the constitutional line,' House panel is told.

Guatemala holds 21 suspected of laundering cash for Mexico cartel.

Venezuelan president says he has proof blackout was sabotage.

Obama encourages Colombian President Santos in peace negotiations with guerrillas.

U.S. trade deficit narrows as exports hit record high.

Bitter cold, heavy snow blast western half of USA.

Obama's Kenyan-born uncle allowed to remain in US.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. seeks to better understand Syria Islamists.

Guantánamo ends daily hunger-strike reports.

Kill team: Obama war chiefs widen drone death zones.

Africa emerges as new battleground for jihadists.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Billionaire investor Icahn steps up pressure on Apple.

Google robots may pose challenge to Amazon drones.

EU Commission fines banks $2.3 billion for benchmark rigging.

Iran readies for big oil production hike. Iran, Iraq warn OPEC of big oil increases.

SpaceX launches commercial satellite.

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