Monday, February 3, 2014

World News Briefs -- February 3, 2014 (Evening Edition)


Ukraine President, Back At Work, Warns "Radicals" -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich returned to work on Monday after four days of sick leave, issuing a warning about rising "radicalism" after more than two months of unrest on the streets but giving no word on a new prime minister.

Yanukovich, caught in a tug of war between Russia and the West, is seeking a way out of a sometimes violent confrontation with protesters who have occupied city streets and public buildings following his decision in November to spurn a trade deal with the EU and accept financial aid from Moscow.

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MIDDLE EAST

Abbas says Israeli pullout over five years if NATO deploys: NYT.

Dozens killed in fresh Aleppo airstrikes: NGO.

Syria air raids kill scores in Aleppo: report. Syrian forces kill 83 in barrel bomb attacks in Aleppo: Activists.

Palestinians flee hunger and hell of besieged Syria camp.

Lebanon 'suicide bomber' strikes southern Beirut.

Obama to travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss security, tensions.

U.N. nuclear agency may press Iran on rare isotope in probe.

Kerry commits to sanctions in talks with key Iran diplomat.

Iran foreign minister: nuclear deal possible in six months.

Officials: Sunni-Shiite fighting kills 65 in Yemen.

Iraq struck by deadly car bomb attacks.

Iraqi army bombards Falluja in preparation for ground assault. Iraq says kills 57 Islamist militants in Sunni province.

US warns Israel over apparent distortion of John Kerry statements.

Saudi Arabia to jail citizens who fight abroad.

ASIA

Increased security measures in China's Xinjiang province unlikely to stem from Uighur attacks.

Afghans kick off presidential campaign amid security concerns. Afghan Presidential campaign kicks off.

About 150 killed in Afghan attacks in Jan..

Pakistan, Taliban talks gain momentum. Imran Khan says no to Taliban invite.

China accuses Japan of stoking tensions with air defense rumors.

N.Korea 'preparing for another missile test'.

North, South Korea to hold talks on family reunions.

Thai protesters vow larger rallies after poll. Thai protesters move to downtown Bangkok in bid to topple PM.

AFRICA

Libya PM threatens eastern protesters with troops.

Conclude talks or see rebels radicalize, U.N. Security Council tells Mali.

U.N. seeks $2 billion for Sahel, fears donor fatigue.

Mombasa riots after Kenya police raid mosque. Clashes rock Kenya port for second day.

Central African Republic town retaken by international forces.

South Sudan rebels say army razed town, using foreign fighters.

Egypt refers Brotherhood leader to a new trial.

Mamphela Ramphele - Helen Zille: South Africa merger collapses.

NYT: Libya's chemical weapons destroyed in US-backed effort.

Nelson Mandela 'left $4m estate'. Nelson Mandela leaves nothing for Winnie in will.

EUROPE

Russia warns Ukraine opposition as protests continue.

Europe on the hunt for 'zombie banks'.

Corruption across EU 'breathtaking' - EU Commission.

Germany preparing third financial rescue for Greece.

Eurozone manufacturing grows strongly in January.

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych to return to work. Ukraine frees tortured activist as president returns to work.

Russia may quit START III after US deploys destroyer in Europe.

Moscow school siege: two dead but hostage pupils freed. Student detained after killing two in Moscow school shooting.

Catalan president: Spain cannot block our independence vote.

Hackers sue German government over NSA spying.

AMERICAS

Philip Seymour Hoffman dies amid major comeback of heroin in the U.S..

Severe drought has U.S. west fearing worst.

Super Bowl 2014: Seattle trounces Denver, 43-8. TV Ratings: Super Bowl XLVIII is most-watched in history with 111.5 million viewers.

Obama denies any wrongdoing on IRS, Benghazi.

Winter brings fresh round of snow to Northeast United States.

Ex-Marxist rebel eyes centrists in El Salvador presidential run-off.

'Outsider' Solis leads in Costa Rica presidential vote. Leftist Costa Rica outsider leads election, run-off expected.

As Argentine Peso falters, President keeps a low profile.

Keystone pipeline won’t hurt environment much, US govt report says.

Guttmacher: US abortion rate drops to lowest since legalisation.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Obama administration won't divulge cost of Guantanamo camp, asks court to dismiss FOIA lawsuit.

New pledge, same obstacles on Gitmo.

Al Qaeda distances itself from Syria's rebel infighting. Al Qaeda breaks link with Syrian militant group ISIL.

Factbox: Syria's rebel groups.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Stocks unravel after factory report; Dow sinks 300-plus points.

Super Bowl TV ads are big, big business.

Financial world shaken by 4 bankers' apparent suicides in a week.

Emerging markets sell-off grinds on, euro dogged by ECB talk.

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