Daily International News 07.22.10

Daily International News
July 22, 2010

Northeast Asia
Chinese Backing Sought by U.S. for New North Korea Sanctions [Bloomberg] and ANALYSIS: Chinese help is key to pressuring NKorea [AP]
North Korea anger at US-South Korea war games [BBC]
North Korea to stage massive dance spectacle [AP]
China accused of excessive force over Tibet unrest [BBC]
Foreign companies in China sound off on business policies [WaPo]
FIFA praises Japan’s 2022 World Cup bid [AP]
Wife questions Japan PM Naoto Kan’s ability to govern [BBC]

Southeast Asia/Pacific
Clinton warns Myanmar on NKorea cooperation [AP]
In Hanoi, Clinton Criticizes Vietnam on Rights [NYT]
Fiji’s Bainimarama holds replacement Pacific meeting [BBC]
US drops training ban on Indonesian special forces [BBC]

South/Central Asia
Kyrgyz ex-leader’s brother held over ethnic riots [BBC]
India state-run banks ‘turn away Muslims’ [BBC]
Petraeus Sharpens Afghan Strategy [WSJ]
Republicans Are Turning Against the Afghanistan War [US News]
2 Americans killed in copter crash in Afghanistan [AP]

Middle East
Kidnapped Scholar Provides Tehran with Valuable Information on CIA [Fars]
Gaza smugglers cut underground Egyptian steel wall [AP]

Africa
U.S envoy to Sudan says Bashir indictment will make his job harder [WaPo]
Archbishop Desmond Tutu to withdraw from public life [BBC]
Kenya torture victims get compensation payment [BBC]
AU troops harming Somali civilians [AP]

Europe
World court says Kosovo’s independence is legal [AP]
Spain takes in 3rd inmate from Guantanamo Bay [AP]
Beleaguered Merkel faces press one last time before summer break [DW]
Judge orders Demjanjuk to appear in court [AP]

UK
Pinching Pennies, U.K.’s Cameron Goes Commercial on U.S. Trip [Bloomberg]
London buses to carry female ordination advert during pope’s visit [Guardian]
BNP leader Nick Griffin barred from Queen’s garden party [Guardian]
David Cameron unveils national service pilot [Guardian]
No charges against officer over G20 protest death [AFP]

Domestic
Sherrod offered new job, but says she is not so sure [CNN]
Tropical depression halts work on BP’s leaky well [AP]
Workers on Doomed Rig Voiced Concern About Safety [NYT]

Americas/Caribbean
IMF cancels $268 million Haiti debt [AP]
Gunbattles paralyze Mexican city across from Texas [AP]
Colombia recalls envoy from Venezuela amid rebel row [BBC]
Brazil enacts racial discrimination law, but some say it’s not needed [CNN]

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Daily International News 07.21.10

Daily International News
July 21, 2010

Japan/Koreas
US announces new sanctions against North Korea [AP] and US to widen sanctions against North Korea [FT]
Korea war games sign of growing tensions [BBC]
U.S. Spy Chief Nominee Clapper Sees Danger Ahead From N. Korea [Bloomberg]
NKorea on damage control at Asia security meeting [AP]
Japan PM: Ex-NKorean spy visit will help abductees [AP]

China/Taiwan
US Navy head calls China’s intentions ‘opaque’ [AP]
Taiwan-China flight negotiations hit snag [AP]
Growing China oil spill threatens sea life, water [AP]
More than 700 dead in Chinese floods [CNN]

Central/South Asia
Karzai’s road map for reforms wins diplomats’ support at Afghan conference [WaPo]
Water Dispute Increases India-Pakistan Tension [NYT]
U.S. Forces Step Up Pakistan Presence [WSJ]
Insurgents behead 6 Afghan police in north: NATO [AP]

Middle East [non-Israel/Palestine related]
Iran says scientist provided information on CIA [AP]
New sanctions crimp Iran’s shipping business as insurers withhold coverage [WaPo]
Turkey foreign minister meets with Hamas leader [BBC]
Don’t blame Europe for Turkey’s moves away from the West [LAT]

Israel/Palestine
Israeli shelling kills Gaza militant, wounds 7 [Reuters]
Abbas: Specific US assurances on borders needed [AP]
Israel to restrict white phosphorus use in future wars [BBC]
Israel to Deploy Hi-Tech Anti-Rocket System [VOA]

Africa
Chad should arrest Sudan’s Bashir-rights group [Reuters]
Darfur Jem rebels sign deal to stop child soldiers [BBC]
Dozens killed in clashes between Somali government forces and Islamist militants [WaPo]
Somali pirates release 2 ships [CNN]

Europe/UK
Cameron says Britain won’t investigate release of Lockerbie bomber [WaPo]
BP denies CEO leaving as it readies asset sales [Reuters]
U.S.: Russian cheating on START is insignificant [Wash Times]
Police: 2 killed in Russian power station attack [AP]
Spain predicts thaw in US and EU ties with Cuba [AP]
UN court orders retrial for former Kosovo premier [AP]
Scientists find most massive star ever discovered [AP]

Americas
Cuba ready to free more political prisoners: parliament chief [AFP]
GAO report: Mexico drug aid needs better oversight [AP]
Chavez says government has stake in opposition broadcaster [CNN]

Domestic
Firing of USDA official highlights larger political problems involving race [WaPo]
RNC fails to report $7M in debt to FEC [Wash Times]
Media Seek Looser Guantánamo Rules [NYT]

Daily International News 07.16.10

Daily International News
July 16, 2010

Northeast Asia [non-China]
WHO criticizes Amnesty report into NKorea health [AP]
U.S. and South Korea to announce joint military exercises [WaPo]
Thousands in Asia held over World Cup bets [BBC]

China
China’s Wen Jiabao says euro investment continues [BBC]
American appeals 8-year term in China secrets case [AP]
Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China [AP]
Xinhua TV becomes accessible for iPhone, iTouch users [Xinhua]

SE Asia/Pacific
ASEAN mulls options for U.S., Russia role in regional architecture [Kyodo]
Burma junta support group USDA disbands [BBC]
Former Suu Kyi aide released from jail in Myanmar [AP]
Australian PM Gillard likely to call Aug 28 election [AAH]

Central/South Asia
Clinton to seek signs of progress in Afghanistan [Reuters]
NATO airstrike kills Taliban commander, police say [AP]
OSCE to send police force to Kyrgyzstan [BBC]
Pakistan barbs darken mood after India peace talks [AFP]
Pakistan market bomb kills 10 [AFP]
Curfew imposed again in most of Indian Kashmir [AP]

Middle East
U.S. Says Scientist Aided C.I.A. While Still in Iran [NYT]
Suicide bombers kill 27 in Iran [LAT]
Gaza aid ship unloads at Egyptian port [CNN]
Second telecom ‘Israeli spy’ arrested in Lebanon [BBC]
Despite diplomatic tensions, U.S.-Israeli security ties strengthen [WaPo]|
Some worry about abuse as U.S. hands over final detention center to Iraq [WaPo]

Africa
Kenyan police arrest suspect in Uganda bombings [AP]
Uganda ready to send extra 2,000 troops to Somalia [Reuters]
Rwanda arrest suspect over beheaded politician [Reuters]
Rwanda genocide tribunal defense lawyer shot dead [AP]

Europe
France charges three Chechens in terror probe [BBC]
Killer of Natalia Estemirova ‘on wanted list’ [BBC]
Sweden: 2 guilty in Muhammad artist’s home attack [AP]
Vatican Revises Abuse Process, but Causes Stir [NYT]
Women’s Ordination Conference: Vatican’s ‘scare tactics’ appalling [WaPo]

Domestic
June was worst month for Army suicides, statistics show [CNN]
Senate Probes Any BP Ties to Lockerbie Case Release [WSJ]
Greenspan Calls for Congress to Let All Bush Tax Cuts Expire [Bloomberg]
Gulf oil test, bill passage give Obama a day to savor [WaPo]
Oil Spill Capped for a Second Day, Offering Some Hope [NYT]

Americas
Colombia accuses Venezuela of harbouring rebel groups [BBC]
3 killed in drug gang attack on police in Mexico [AP]
Free Mexico honeymoon for first Argentine gay newly-weds [BBC]

Daily International News 07.14.10

Daily International News
July 14, 2010

Northeast Asia/Pacific
NKorea, US-led UN Command to meet Thursday [AP]
Japan voters want troubled PM to stay: polls [AFP]
Vatican, China OK new bishop as relations warm [AP]
Argentina/China sign 18 agreements; discussions to solve soy-oil dispute [MercoPress]
26 killed, 38 missing as typhoon hits Philippines [AP]

South/Central Asia
Afghan attacks kill 8 US soldiers in 24 hours [AP]
Petraeus pushes to designate Haqqani network [NYT]
Indian FM to press Pakistan on Mumbai probe in talks [Reuters]
Kyrgyz Police Abusing Ethnic Uzbeks, Group Says [NYT]

Middle East
Iran Scientist Heads to Tehran [WSJ]
Russia seeks to soothe Iran with energy pact [Reuters]
Turkey Presses For Israel’s Apology [WSJ]
Averting showdown, Gaza-bound ship changes course [AP]
Iraq: US hands over Tariq Aziz, other detainees [AP]
Gunmen attack two southern Yemen security offices [BBC]

Africa
South Africa to make 2020 Olympic bid [BBC]
NGOs slam EU-Brazil plans to develop biofuels in Africa [EU Observer]
Rwandan opposition politician found dead [BBC]
Nigeria: 4 die in new religious violence [AP]
Somalia’s spreading war [LAT]

Europe/UK
Credit Suisse offices raided by tax officials [BBC]
Gen Sir David Richards new head of British armed forces [BBC]
Children involved in Northern Ireland riots, councillor says [Guardian]
Former MI6 worker pleads guilty over selling official secrets [Guardian]
David Cameron defends NHS plans at PMQs [Guardian]
Boris Johnson wants London spared from the coalition’s spending cuts [Guardian]

Domestic
Jack Lew, Surplus-Seasoned Budget Chief, Tackles Obama Deficit [Bloomberg]
Philip Morris Is Said to Benefit From Child Labor [NYT]
U.S. deports alleged 12th Russian spy [WaPo]
NAACP Passes Tea Party Racism Resolution [CBS]

Americas
Large protest held ahead of Argentine same-sex marriage vote [CNN]
Venezuela hands over alleged Colombian drug lord to US [BBC]
Venezuela alleges Dutch violation of airspace [Miami Herald]

Daily International News 07.13.10

Daily International News
July 13, 2010

Koreas
N.Korea postpones talks with UN Command on warship [AFP]
ANALYSIS – N.Korea’s call for talks hardly welcome by South, US [Reuters]
S Korea, U.S. to hold security talks on July 21 [Xinhua]
S.Korea says location of war games undecided [AFP] and U.S. Ships Could Move to East Sea for Joint Drill [Chosun Ilbo]
S.Korea deploys sentry robot along N.Korea border [AFP]

Asia-Pacific [non-Korea related]
Japan government signals tax reform [Reuters]
China urges India to honor Tibet-related commitment [Xinhua]
China promises tougher action on toxic dairy [AP]
China seeks to reduce Internet users’ anonymity [AP]
Chinese Factories Now Compete to Woo Laborers [NYT]
Fiji’s expulsion of Australia envoy “of grave concern” [BBC]

AfPak
NATO chief says pullout plans put troops at risk [Reuters]
Afghan soldier attacks, kills 3 British troops [AP]
Pakistan orders ‘crackdown’ on militants: police [AFP]

Middle East
Pakistan Says Iran Scientist in U.S. Fled to Its Embassy [NYT]
Strikes on Iran becoming more likely [Wash Times]
Oil smuggling to Iran embarrassment for Iraq [AP] and Iran’s threat in Iraq on the rise, says US general [AP]
Israeli bulldozers raze 4 east Jerusalem buildings [AP]
Israel orders Gaza-bound aid ship to Egypt [AP]

Africa
‘Suicide vest’ found after Uganda World Cup blasts [BBC]
Deadly Uganda bombings could indicate new roles for al-Qaeda affiliates [WaPo]
UN: HIV among young people going down in Africa [AP]

Europe
French lawmakers to approve full veil ban [AFP]
300 arrested in major anti-crime sweep in Italy [AP]
French Labor Minister Quits Party Post [NYT]
82 police injured in Belfast’s 2 nights of riots [AP]

Domestic
U.S. Detains 12th Person in Russian Spy Probe [WSJ]
BP Is Set to Test if New Cap Stops Oil [NYT]
Offshore Drillers See Little Gain in Amended U.S. Ban [Bloomberg]
U.S. Regulatory Bill Nears Passage as 3 Republicans Add Support [Bloomberg]
US vows continued pursuit of Roman Polanski [AP]
US rule could keep Iroquois from lacrosse tourney [AP]

Americas
Both Frail and Feisty, Fidel Castro Goes on TV [NYT]
7 Cuban political prisoners arrive in Spain [AP]
Haiti: Summer storm floods ‘safe’ refugee camp [AP]