Thursday, April 3, 2014

World News Briefs -- April 3, 2014



Nato's Eastern Europe Build-Up Plans Alarm Russia -- BBC

Moscow is pressing Nato to explain its plans to enhance its military presence in Eastern Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.

"We not only expect answers, but answers... based fully on respect for the rules we agreed on," he said.

Nato earlier said it would reinforce the alliance's defences in Eastern Europe following Russia's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.

Nato also halted all civilian and military co-operation with Russia.

Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region is the gravest threat to European security for a generation.

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MIDDLE EAST

Kerry says Palestinian-Israeli talks at ‘critical’ stage. Kerry urges leadership in collapsing Mideast peace talks. Israeli-Palestinian peace effort not dead yet, claims Kerry.

Israelis, Palestinians begin to assign blame for possible collapse of peace talks.

Number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon passes 1 million, U.N. says. Syrian refugees hit million mark in Lebanon. A look at Syrian refugees in neighboring countries.

Official: Troops kill 40 gunmen near Iraqi capital.

Turkey lifts Twitter ban: official in PM's office.

Erdogan takes battle with enemies beyond Turkish frontiers.

Yemen suicide attack on Aden army base leaves 11 dead.

ASIA

Pakistan's Musharraf survives bomb attack.

Pakistan's Sharif frees 16 Taliban prisoners in bid to revive peace talks.

Risks of violence and fraud haunt landmark Afghan election.

North Korea missile test coming.

Thai government fears violent backlash if PM removed from office.

Gunmen abduct women from Malaysia dive resort.

Missing plane MH370: Malaysia 'will not give up'.

Indonesia military worries over Asia arms race, territorial tensions.

Japan's Abe closer to deal on looser limits on military.

AFRICA

Chad to pull peacekeepers from African Union CAR force.

In South Sudan, rebel chief Machar aims to seize last operating oil field.

South Sudan on verge of Africa's worst famine since 1980s: UN.

Investors flee South Sudan.

Libya sees 'good intentions' at talks with rebels, ports might reopen within days.

US, Algeria work to improve security in Maghreb, Sahel.

Migrants make fresh attempt to storm Spain's north African enclave of Melilla.

Mozambique makes push to be landmine-free.

EUROPE

Russia to U.S. on Crimea annexation: Accept it and move on.

Russia says wants answers on NATO troops in eastern Europe. Russia demands that NATO explain military buildup in Eastern Europe.

Yanukovich blamed for Ukraine protest deaths. Ukraine government accuses Yanukovych of using hired killers, kidnappers against protesters. Ukraine points finger at ex-president and Russia in sniper deaths.

Russia cancels Black Sea fleet gas discount for Ukraine.

Russian air activity in Baltics worries Lithuania.

Ukraine hopes for $13 billion in external aid in 2014.

Ukraine halts arms exports To Russia.

Victory seen for PM Orban, far-right may gain in Hungary vote.

Lufthansa pilots keep airline grounded for second day.

AMERICAS

7.6 aftershock hits same area of northern Chile as Tuesday's 8.2 quake. Chile's coast evacuated again after second strong earthquake.

US secretly created 'Cuban Twitter' to stir unrest.

Catholic Church blasts Venezuela for 'brutal repression' of protesters. Bishops say Venezuela seeks totalitarian rule.

Food rationing in Venezuela? Country rolls out grocery ID cards.

Argentina launches Falklands currency note to mark anniversary.

Britain 'disappointed' with US over Falklands, finds Commons report.

Brazil's military to cooperate in dirty war investigation.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Defense in 9/11 case at Guantanamo seek CIA report.

CIA torture report set for declassification.

Abu Ghaith trial is proof for some that federal courts can better handle terror cases.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Shock poll: Americans trust IRS, NSA more than Facebook.

Ukraine ‘spillover’ could wreck world economy - Lagarde.

Americans say they’re shopping less online. Blame the NSA.

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