Friday, April 11, 2014

World News Briefs -- April 11, 2014



Ukraine Leader Yatsenyuk Offers Powers To Troubled East -- BBC

Ukraine's interim prime minister has offered to devolve more powers to eastern regions, where pro-Russian separatists are defying the government.

He is holding talks with regional leaders in Donetsk, where activists demanding self-rule are holding a big government building.

It is not clear if Arseniy Yatsenyuk's offer will satisfy the separatists.

The threat of Russia cutting gas deliveries has now prompted Ukraine to seek gas from French and German firms.

The EU says it can pump gas back to Ukraine with reverse-flow pipeline technology. Usually the Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine.

In Kiev, Ukraine's Energy Minister Yuri Prodan said it would seek the gas "on the conditions offered by European gas companies", which he named as Germany's RWE and "a French gas company".

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria death toll rises from rebel infighting.

Scores killed in clashes in Iraq's Ramadi.

Iraq insurgents use water as weapon after seizing dam.

Iraq's deputy PM escapes assassination attempt.

Israeli coalition partner threatens to quit over peace talks.

Israel impose tax sanction against Palestinian Authority.

Turkish government says will abide by court ruling on judicial reforms.

Kuwait orders blackout in court case over 'plot' tape.

ASIA

Dozens killed in Taliban infighting in South Waziristan. Pakistan Taliban infighting claims lives.

Abu Sayyaf extremists battle troops in Philippines, leaving 20 soldiers injured. 3 dead, 20 wounded in southern Philippine clash.

Sri Lanka military says it killed Tamil separatists, first clash since 2009.

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 searchers hear another possible black box ping from Indian Ocean.

North Korea likely used drones for spying, South says.

Chinese Envoy: US has given China a 'Mission Impossible' on North Korea.

Drinking water in China's Lanzhou city unsafe to drink, say authorities.

Japan approves energy plan backing nuclear power.

AFRICA

UN approves new CAR peacekeeping force.

Egyptian police say kill two Brotherhood members in shootout.

UN: militias attack fleeing Central Africans.

Libya coastguard detains hundreds of migrants.

ECOWAS hopeful of successful Guinea Bissau election Sunday.

Zimbabwe opposition expels anti-Tsvangirai dissidents.

Drama, tears as Pistorius testifies in murder trial.

Gold rush threatens West Africa's cocoa future.

EUROPE

Kiev backpedals on referendums after deadline to stop protest expires. Ukraine PM: regions should have more powers.

US: Russia uses energy supplies 'to control Ukraine'. US threatens fresh sanctions against Russia over Ukraine.

Ukraine looks to Europe for gas as Russia ups pressure.

NATO to focus on reassuring allies worried about Ukraine.

Crimean parliament approves new constitution.

Russia will not extradite 'legitimate president' Yanukovich to Ukraine.

Russia ready to work with IMF, EU on Ukraine gas debt.

Omagh bombing: Seamus Daly charged with 29 murders. Real IRA man charged with Omagh bomb refused bail.

Pope Francis asks forgiveness for priests who sexually abused children.

AMERICAS

Sheriffs warn of violence from Mexican cartels deep into interior of U.S..

Official: U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius resigning.

Venezuela's Maduro meets opposition as death toll from protests rises. Venezuela's Maduro and opposition in landmark crisis talks.

Colombia seizes 7 tons of cocaine in biggest bust since 2005.

Squatters, Brazil police clash in Rio de Janeiro.

Ecuador faces vote on Yasuni park oil drilling in Amazon.

10 dead, dozens injured after bus carrying students collides with tractor trailer on Northern California highway.

Harvard study: Your share of the U.S. federal debt is $106,000.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Is Al Qaeda winning? House hearing probes terror group's status.

Pakistani Taliban plot with seminaries to assault capital: police.

Report: State Department warns US travelers of Al Qaeda threat.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US tech stocks sell-off spreads to Asian markets. Tech sector leads broad market selloff.

US Internet ad revenue surpasses broadcast.

IMF: Rich nations' debt stabilized, public investment needed.

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