Thursday, May 15, 2014

World News Briefs -- May 15, 2014


Mass Funerals, Mounting Anger As Turkey Mourns Mine Workers -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Loudspeakers broadcast the names of the dead as rows of graves were filled in this close-knit Turkish mining town on Thursday, while thousands protested in major cities as grief turned to anger following the country's deadliest industrial disaster.

Rescuers were still trying to reach parts of the coal mine in Soma, 480 km (300 miles) southwest of Istanbul, more than 48 hours after fire knocked out power and shut down the ventilation shafts and elevators, trapping hundreds underground.

At least 283 people have been confirmed dead, mostly from carbon monoxide poisoning, and hopes are fading of pulling out any more alive of the 100 or so still thought to be inside.

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MIDDLE EAST

Kerry says ‘raw data’ indicate recent use of chemical weapons by Syrian government.

Deadly blast hits Syria-Turkey border. Explosion kills 43 at Syrian border with Turkey: monitoring group.

Two British reporters survive harrowing ordeal in Syria after double-cross.

Corruption seeps into aid for Syrian refugees.

Fighting between Yemen army and al-Qaida kills 42.

Image of PM's aide kicking protester stokes anger over Turkey mine fire. Grief and rage of Turkish miners' relatives.

Israeli troops kill 2 Palestinians in Nakba clash.

Iran shares nuclear technology with N. Korea: Netanyahu.

Iran nuclear talks enter sensitive new phase. Centrifuges key sticking point in Iran nuclear talks.

Qatar promises to reform labour laws after outcry over 'World Cup slaves'.

ASIA

Modi on brink of power ahead of India vote count.

China blames ‘religious extremists’ for Xinjiang province attack.

Afghanistan corruption still severe problem, U.S. watchdog says.

Shinzo Abe reveals plans to lift Japan's ban on fighting in conflicts overseas.

8 dead after Bangladeshi ferry carrying more than 100 capsizes.

S. Korea finds another drone: official.

Pakistan tells Indian journalists to leave within a week.

AFRICA

Nigeria abducted schoolgirls: President to visit Chibok. Official denies Nigerian President to visit town where girls abducted.

Exclusive: Egypt's Sisi asks for U.S. help in fighting terrorism.

Kenya says 'unfriendly' British travel warnings cause fear and panic.

At least 31 people killed in Central African Republic fighting.

Red Cross boosts South Sudan aid, plans first airdrops in years.

Sudan death penalty reignites Islam apostasy debate.

Algeria's Bouteflika offers reforms to skeptical opposition.

EUROPE

Rebel commander warns of onslaught on Ukrainian forces.

US, Britain: Tough sanctions against Russia if Ukraine vote is disrupted.

Russian police arrest dozens after killing provokes ethnic unrest.

Russian Proton rocket carrying advanced satellite crashes - report.

Eurozone economic growth loses momentum.

Greece denies plan for retroactive tax on foreign bondholders.

Britain expands power to strip citizenship from terrorism suspects.

AMERICAS

9/11 museum: Obama attends New York ceremony.

John Kerry subpoenaed in Benghazi probe by Darrell Issa.

Colombian presidential election front-runners seen in dead heat: poll.

Wave of anti-government protests begins in Brazil.

Venezuela protests heat up amid opposition rift. Venezuela sees protests down to hard core, over by July.

Cuban blogger to launch island's first independent digital newspaper.

Peru Indian leader on trial for highway massacre.

Thousands flee California 'fire in the sky'. California wildfires in San Diego force evacuations.

Possible Columbus wreck off Haiti in danger of looting.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Guantánamo hunger strikers accuse US of manipulating force-feeding data.

Yemen president says country in open war against al Qaeda.

U.S. jury begins deliberating in trial of London imam Abu Hamza.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

With sights on Apple, China's Xiaomi unveils Tablet.

Samsung's 'crown prince' in focus as father hospitalized.

Amid protests, U.S. FCC proposes new 'net neutrality' rules.

Not lovin’ it: Fast food workers bite back with worldwide May 15 strike.

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