Monday, December 9, 2013

World News Briefs -- December 9, 2013 (Evening Edition)



Ukraine Opposition Office Raided As President Viktor Yanukovich Backs Talks -- CNN

Protesters in Ukraine remained defiant and continued their mass demonstration against President Viktor Yanukovich over the country's U-turn away from the European Union Monday, the same day masked men raided the headquarters of the opposition party Monday, according to opposition party leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk.

"Members of the special ops destroyed the entire server room," he said. "Equipment was destroyed, dragged out, across the entire premise of the Batkivshina Political Party headquarters." Police denied any involvement in the raid.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran foreign minister says nuclear deal dead if U.S. passes new sanctions.

Iran, six powers meet on steps to carry out nuclear deal.

Israel urges tough line on Iran nuclear deal.

With US ties frayed, Saudi calls for Gulf union.

Iran, Saudi strategists spar, swap ideas, over Gulf security.

Syrian troops seize control of strategic highway. Syria retakes road needed for chemical weapons removal.

Report: Iran has executed 529 people in 2013.

At least 39 killed, 120 wounded in string of Iraq bombings.

Israeli leader predicts 'cold peace' in Mideast.

Mid-East governments sign Red Sea-to-Dead Sea water deal.

ASIA

Chinese hackers spied on Europeans before G20 meeting: researcher.

Thai protesters call for a 'people's revolution' as PM sets snap elections. Thai prime minister dissolves Parliament, calls elections.

South Korea expands air defense zone to partially overlap China's.

China expresses 'regret' over South Korean Air Defense Zone.

Kim Jong-un’s uncle dragged from political meeting, booted from party.

Singapore leader calls for restraint after riot. Indian worker's death sparks worst riots in Singapore, 27 arrested.

Chinese export growth accelerates in November.

Japan's economic growth revised down.

US war veteran Merrill Newman home after N Korea ordeal.

One month later, Philippines still struggle with typhoon’s impact.

AFRICA

Aid agencies 'paid Somalia's al-Shabab' during famine.

US military to provide air transport in CAR conflict.

French troops exchange fire with rebels in Central African Republic.

French troops cheered on arrival in CAR capital. French troops welcomed to Central African Republic.

France begins to disarm Central African Republic militias. Central African leader: I can't control fighters.


Renewed clashes at Egypt's Al-Azhar University.

Egyptian troops kill Sinai militant leader in gunbattle: army.

Oil-producing Libya needs new buyers.

Friend and foe, world leaders coming together for Mandela.

Mandela death: Daughter Makaziwe tells of final moments.

EUROPE

Ukraine police dismantle Kiev protest camps. Yanukovich backs Ukraine compromise talks as riot police take up positions.

Mass protests in Kiev: LIVE UPDATES.

Russian news agency RIA Novosti closed down. Putin dissolves state news agency, tightens grip on Russia media.

Leaked: Pussy Riot, Greenpeace activists included in draft amnesty.

German exports reach all-time high.

Bank of France ups quarterly growth forecast.

Greece sees end of recession in 2014 with new budget.

AMERICAS

Russia signs deal to forgive $29 billion of Cuba's Soviet-era debt - diplomats.

Mexico Senate panels OK energy reform; leftists oppose.

Four US Presidents to attend Mandela memorial.

Colombia's Farc announces unilateral ceasefire.

Venezuela's Socialists win majority in local polls.

Mexico men detained over Mexico radiation truck robbery.

Brazil football season ends in violence as fans brawl.

Heavy winter storm hits much of western, central US.

New York City has highest number of homeless children since Great Depression.

Brazil's child sex trade soars as 2014 World Cup nears.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. drone strike kills three in Yemen: local official.

Court weighs whether Guantanamo detainee searches are too aggressive.

Homeland Security chairman: Threat of terrorism spreading like 'wildfire' overseas.

Fight against terrorism tops Hagel's agenda in Pakistan.

Jordan to begin trial of radical Muslim preacher.

5 companies that make money by keeping Americans terrified of terror attacks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. exits GM stake, taxpayers lose about $10 billion.

S&P 500 floats up to record close in quiet day on Wall St..

WTO reaches first-ever global trade deal.

After WTO, expectations rise for Trans-Pacific trade deal.

Nike and Adidas square off for Brazil World Cup in ongoing brand battle.

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