Wednesday, February 26, 2014

World News Briefs -- February 26, 2014



Ukraine: Rival Rallies Confront Each Other In Crimea -- BBC

Pro- and anti-government demonstrators have gathered in rival rallies in front of the parliament of Ukraine's Crimea region.

Only a police cordon has been between the rallies, one pro-Russian and the other of Crimean Tatars and those who support the change of government.

Tension has been rising in Crimea since President Viktor Yanukovych was ousted last week.

A new cabinet is due to be unveiled in the capital Kiev in a few hours' time.

Read more ....

MIDDLE EAST

Russia condemns rumored Saudi plans to arm Syrian rebels with anti-air missiles.

Scores of Syrian fighters killed in army ambush near Damascus. State media says Syrian Army killed 175 rebels.

Syria al-Qaeda group gives rival jihadists ultimatum.

Iraq: Sunni Arabs turn on Al Qaeda again.

Hezbollah seeking advanced weapons, says Israeli Navy.

Hezbollah vows revenge for Israeli attack on its positions. Hezbollah says no casualties in Israeli raid.

China becomes Iran’s largest trade partner.

Sinai gas pipeline struck for 4th time in 2014.

Turkey president signs judiciary control law.

ASIA

Pakistan launches military operation against militants.

Kerry says there is no let up in US Asia pivot.

Obama plans complete troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by year’s end.

U.S. quietly whittles down foreign detainee population at facility in Afghanistan.

Pakistani official: US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2014 'means civil war'.

Pakistan court orders end to blockade on NATO supply route.

Gunfire by night becomes new norm in downtown Bangkok.

North Korea and Iran explore broadening relations.

China's toxic air pollution resembles nuclear winter, say scientists.

Fukushima radiation could reach Pacific coast by April.

AFRICA

Nigeria’s President, UN’s Ban condemn school massacre.

MSF reports 'disturbing' attacks on S. Sudan hospitals.

Egypt's Sisi to remain as defence minister.

Egypt sentences 26 to death for alleged Suez terror plot.

Tunisian navy rescues nearly 100 migrants off Jerba.

Uganda donors cut aid after president passes anti-gay law.

South Africa presents cautious budget despite elections.

EUROPE

Vladimir Putin orders test of combat readiness, raising fears over Ukraine. Tensions high in Ukraine's Crimea as rival crowds gather.

Ukraine 'set to unveil new government'.

Ukraine disbands police unit accused of violence.

Moscow slams Ukraine’s bill on curtailing Russian.

U.S. experts in Ukraine to help tackle economic crisis: U.S.'s Burns. EU hoping that Russia can be involved in aid to Ukraine.

U.S. warns banks to watch for ousted Ukraine leader moving looted funds.

Swiss bank accused of helping clients evade US taxes. Credit Suisse 'cloak-and-dagger' tactics cost US taxpayers billions – senators.

Reforms, presidential vote in focus after Romania coalition splits.

Peter Robinson quit threat over IRA Hyde Park bomb case.

Germany Karlsruhe court scraps EU vote threshold.

Ex pope Benedict denies he was forced to resign.

AMERICAS

In Venezuela protests, both sides draw battle lines -- but call for peace.

Obama seeking $300 billion for roads, railways.

Mexican drug kingpin Guzman dodges U.S. extradition for now.

Mexican war on drugs: 5 drug lords still at large following the arrest of Sinaloa cartel kingpin ‘El Chapo’.

Pope pleads for 'end to violence' in Venezuela.

Quebec parties in a candidate-recruiting race as election call nears.

Saddle Ridge Hoard: Buried gold coin stash 'worth $10m'.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Surge in Syria Jihadist arrests prompts security fears in Europe.

EXCLUSIVE: FBI had human source in contact with bin Laden as far back as 1993.

Stealth search: Embattled Al Qaeda hunts for a new Bin Laden.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Rolls-Royce drone ships challenge $375 billion industry: Freight.

Apple’s serious security issue: Update your iPhone or iPad immediately.

Bitcoin value drops sharply.

No comments: