Tuesday, January 14, 2014

World News Briefs -- January 14, 2014 (Evening Edition)



Is Hollande's 'Mistress' Four Months Pregnant? Twitter Speculation Rife After French Blog Post About Actress, 41, Spreads -- Daily Mail

* Sensational claim posted on Twitter by French website lereel.fr
* It states the information has come from a source close to the President
* He faced the world's media for the first time since the affair news broke
* Acknowledged he was going through a difficult period in his private life
* Refused to answer question about if Valerie Trierweiler is still First Lady
* The president left open the possibility of suing Closer over its report
* Pair are scheduled to attend a formal state dinner hosted by President
* Made comments at New Year's press conference on the economy
* Valerie Trierweiler is set to remain in hospital suffering from 'shock'

Julie Gayet, the 41-year-old actress who is believed to be having an affair with French President Francois Hollande, is reported to be four months pregnant.

The sensational claim, posted on the official Twitter account of the lereel.fr website, is said to have come from a source close to Hollande and been confirmed by a journalist working for the M6 television news channel.

A translation of the post reads: 'Julie Gayet is four months pregnant according to a source close of Francois Hollande at the Elysee, information confirmed by a journalist at M6.'

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MIDDLE EAST

ISIL recaptures Raqqa from Syria’s rebels.

Syrian government forces advance as rebel infighting rages.

Hunger, death in besieged Damascus area.

Tanks destroyed in Iraq suicide attack.

As al Qaeda revives, Iraq struggles to secure Syria border.

Violence kills at least 12 across Iraq.

Iran nuclear deal means 'surrender' for western powers, says Rouhani.

IAEA gains more Iran access, but not enough for bomb probe.

Iran and IAEA postpone nuclear talks until February.

White House concerned over Iran-Russia oil deal – Report.

Israeli police stop Palestinian PM Rami Hamdallah's car for reckless driving.

Israeli defense minister calls Kerry 'messianic'.

Israel minister apologizes to Kerry over scorn for peace drive.

ASIA

India Golden Temple: UK investigates 'SAS link' to attack.

China gives doctor death sentence for baby selling.

Obama says has 'faith' in Afghan strategy.

Thai protesters target ministries, threaten stock exchange. Thai protesters continue Bangkok 'shutdown'. Thailand protests prompt security alert for Americans.

China's Xi warns of grim fight against corruption.

China to regulate fishing in disputed South China sea.

Army chief wants Indian soldiers in Kashmir.

Japan and India eye closer air force links.

AFRICA

Militiamen briefly storm Libyan parliament to demand vote. Shots fired at Libyan parliament building.

Four DR Congo soldiers killed in militia attack.

Clashes kill 11 on first day of Egypt vote.

Egypt referendum: Vote under way amid tight security.

Tribal leaders unveil 'save Libya' plan.

U.N. points to Chadian collusion in Central African Republic killings.

South Sudan rebels kill top military commander in Yei.

200 dead in S. Sudan after boat fleeing war sinks.

Nigerian car bomb causes chaos in Maiduguri.

Malawi prepares for $100m 'cashgate' corruption trial.

UN cuts rations for a million Zimbabweans.

Lions 'facing extinction in West Africa'.

EUROPE

Hollande says 700 from France fighting in Syria.

Nuclear deal between Russia and Hungary.

François Hollande says he and Valérie Trierweiler going through a ‘difficult and painful’ moment.

Francois Hollande press conference on economy and affair – live.

France's Hollande bids for relaunch amid Trierweiler scandal.

French military operations in Africa unpopular at home.

Greek socialists to form new leftist alliance for EU elections.

Opposition disrupts opening of parliament in Ukraine.

US journalist expelled from Russia for 5 years due to visa violations.

AMERICAS

Panama canal threatens to take over key expansion project.

Spy court judge slams proposed privacy advocate.

Hong Kong triads supply meth ingredients to Mexican drug cartels.

US lawmakers unveil massive $1.1 trillion spending bill in bipartisan compromise.

Half of U.S. counties haven’t recovered from recession.

Mexican police start to disarm vigilantes in Michoacan.

12 killed in Brazil following officer's murder.

Argentina 'will seek to punish' firms that drill for Falklands oil.

Venezuela mends tie with Paraguay, reopens embassy.

Venezuela weighs pet food price controls.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Saudi sentences Qaeda suspects to death for expat murders.

Al-Qaida group in Lebanon vows to strike at Iran.

Former Army intelligence specialist gets 7 years in terrorism case.

Unclassified documents reveal more details about Benghazi attack.

Indonesian Jihadists in Syria highlight conflict's global draw.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Time Warner Cable rejects Charter's $60bn bid as 'grossly inadequate'.

General Motors sales up 4% in 2013.

Target apologizes for data breach, retailers embrace security upgrade.

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