Monday, January 27, 2014

World News Briefs -- January 27, 2014



Syria Peace Talks Hit More Trouble As Rebel City 'Starves' -- Reuters

(Reuters) - The United States on Monday demanded that Syria allow aid into the "starving" city of Homs, as talks aimed at ending three years of civil war hit more trouble over the future of President Bashar al-Assad.

The Syrian government said women and children could leave the besieged city and that rebels should hand over the names of the men who would remain. A U.S. State Department spokesman said an evacuation was not an alternative to immediate aid.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria talks: 'Impasse' at Geneva on power transfer.

Key al Qaeda militant reportedly killed in Syria.

Iraqi airstrikes, artillery target militants in Fallujah; at least 7 dead in city.

U.S. moves forward with attack helicopter sale to Iraq.

Biden: US supports Iraq’s fight against al-Qaida.

Fears of soaring tensions as police clash with protesters in Bahrain.

Talks on Iran nuclear deal expected in NY in Feb: officials.

Turkey's central bank calls emergency meeting over lira plunge.

ASIA

NATO warns Afghan support at risk without troop status accord.

US condemns Afghan order to free 37 'Taliban prisoners'.

Congress cuts U.S. military and development aid for Afghanistan.

Half of Afghan children suffer irreversible harm from malnutrition.

Chinese sends destroyers to shoal contested by Malaysia.

Japan's Abe says China's prosperity rests on trust, not tensions.

India, Japan pledge to boost strategic, political ties.

Senior U.S., Chinese diplomats discuss N. Korea's latest situation.

Thai police rescue hundreds of Rohingya in raid on suspected traffickers' camp.

India showcases military acumen, cultural kaleidoscope on 65th Republic Day.

AFRICA

Nigeria 'Boko Haram' attacks leave scores dead. Gunmen kill 99 worshipers at Nigeria church.

Seleka rebels flee CAR capital.

South Sudan rebels say fighting has worsened since truce.

S Sudan refugees face tough living conditions.

Egypt army backs Sisi as presidential candidate. Al-Sissi endorsed as Egypt president.

Tunisia assembly passes new constitution.

Libyan militia commander released in swap for abducted Egyptians.

France's top military officer warns of security 'black hole' in southern Libya.

EUROPE

Ukraine President repeals anti-protest law.

Ukraine threatens state of emergency after protesters occupy justice ministry.

Ukraine borrows $2 bln from Moscow, signals bailout on track.

Militants tell Russians to rebel against Kremlin or face attacks.

Putin marks 70th anniversary of lifting of Leningrad siege.

Israel's Knesset at Auschwitz to mark liberation.

Pope John Paul ll relic stolen from chapel in Italy.

AMERICAS

Economy to dominate Obama's State of the Union speech.

Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos hopes for peace.

Peru-Chile spat ends in new maritime boundary.

Brazil probes police shooting of man after World Cup protest.

Erosion of Argentine Peso sends a shudder through Latin America.

Argentina imposes $2,000 limit on purchase of US dollars.

Pipeline explosion leaves thousands in Canada without heat.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

More than 2,400 dead as Obama’s drone campaign marks five years.

US strike 'targets al-Shabab chief' in Somalia.

Guantanamo must close during Obama's term - Russian Foreign Ministry.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Bitcoin exchange CEO arrested for money laundering.

Moody's cuts Sony's credit rating to junk.

Apple sells record-breaking 51m iPhones and 26m iPads Q1 2014. Apple's iPhone sales disappoint.

U.S., tech companies reach deal on spying data.

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