Daily International News 08.04.11

Daily International News
August 4, 2011

Northeast Asia
Japan
Japan to sack top officials over nuclear disaster [Reuters]
Japan government and central bank intervene to cut yen [BBC]
Koreas
N. Korea’s Kim meets Chinese vice minister after U.S. trip [Kyodo]
N. Korea picks US firm for resort tours: report [AFP]
South Korea rejects North request for building materials in aid [Reuters]
North Korean hackers hired to attack South Korea game network [Reuters]
North Korea denounces South over espionage arrests, says spying accusations are fabricated [AP]
China
Chinese warships visit NKorea on goodwill visit [AP]
China angered by Japan’s defence paper warnings [BBC]
China’s submersible Jiaolong completes test dive mission [Xinhua]
Taiwan puts diplomatic support behind South China Sea research [Focus Taiwan]
China arrests 2,000 people in food safety crackdown [BBC]

Southeast Asia/Pacific
Australia bomb hoax ‘was extortion attempt’ [BBC]
Yingluck Shinawatra to become Thailand’s 1st female premier Fri. [Kyodo]

South/Central Asia
Taliban Hint at Interest in Negotiated Settlement [NYT]
Afghan official dies in blast; 2 NATO troops killed in attacks [CNN]
India’s Gandhi to undergo surgery abroad [Reuters]

Middle East
UN Peacekeeping Efforts Hit by Economic Distress, Arab Unrest [Bloomberg]
Syria’s Assad decrees multi-party system [Al Jazeera]
Casting Aside World Criticism, Syria Invades Town [NYT]
AP Interview: Iran envoy sees release for 2 US men [AP]
Iran’s parliament approves new oil minister [Al Jazeera]
Arab League discusses Palestinian statehood [Al Jazeera]
Israeli protesters reject new housing bill [Al Jazeera]
Bahrain admits raid on international medical group [AP]
Turkey appoints military heads after shock resignations [BBC]

Africa
Egypt resumes trials of former officials [Al Jazeera]
Libya Allying With Islamists, Qaddafi Son Says [NYT]
British hostage “al Qaeda” video being checked [Reuters]
Nigeria Ogoniland oil spills: UN to release report [BBC]
Somalia famine summit postponed [Al Jazeera]
US: 29,000 Somali children under 5 dead in famine [AP]

Europe
New IMF head Christine Lagarde faces finance deal probe [BBC]
UK seizes record cocaine haul [Al Jazeera]
Polish president sets Oct. 9 as election date [AP]
Debt crisis in Europe: Worries grow of spread to larger economies of Italy, Spain [WaPo]

Americas
France orders Noriega’s extradition to Panama [CNN]
Haitians anxious as Tropical Storm Emily nears [LAT]

Domestic
Threatened Defense Cuts Could Be 2012 Issue [Bloomberg]
Jon Huntsman 2012 campaign: Inside the ‘drama’ [POLITICO]
Trade agreements to be voted on after August recess [POLITICO]
Debt-limit deal triggers lobbying campaign from health-care and defense industries [WaPo]
Democrats, Republicans blame each other for FAA shutdown; no end in sight [WaPo]
Pressured by White House, Treasury Secretary Is Expected to Stay at Post [NYT]
Rep. David Wu Formally Resigns From House [TPM]
US judge allows army veteran to sue Rumsfeld [Al Jazeera]
Cargill Recalls Ground Turkey Linked to Outbreak [NYT]

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Daily International News 11.01.10

Daily International News
November 1, 2010

Global
Cluster bomb stockpiles ‘being destroyed’ [BBC]
Alcohol ‘more harmful than heroin’ says Prof David Nutt [BBC]

Northeast Asia
China
Clinton urges Cambodia to strike a balance with China [WaPo]
Chinese FM: Collision video near Diaoyu Islands changes nothing [Xinhua]
China defends Africa, US investment amid tensions [AP]
UN leader Ban meets with Chinese President Hu [AP]
China embarks on first national census in 10 years [BBC]

Japan
Okinawa Vote Complicates U.S.-Japan Ties [WSJ]
Dmitry Medvedev visit to Kuril Islands stokes Japan row [BBC]

Koreas
UN Command to Investigate N.Korean Gunfire [Chosun] and N. Korea border skirmish likely an accident [MSNBC]
‘A year after currency reform, NK economy continues to tumble’ [Korea Times]
New Leader in North Korea Won’t Change Much, Former Chef Says [WSJ]
Separated Korean families enjoy second day of reunions amid growing sorrow [Yonhap]

Southeast Asia/Pacific
$400m of heroin found hidden in Sydney [BBC]
Indonesia volcano shoots new blast; 21 more rumble [AP]

South/Central Asia
Taliban briefly overrun east Afghanistan district [AP]
US drone strike kills six militants in North Waziristan [Dawn]
Final Kyrgyzstan election results announced [BBC]

Middle East [Yemen bomb plot only]
Governments review air security after Yemen plot [Reuters] and Germany suspends passenger flights from Yemen [AP]
Bombs tip-off ‘came from former al-Qaeda member’ [BBC] and US officials: Bombmaker in Yemen a key suspect [AP]
Bomb Plot Shows Key Role Played by Intelligence [NYT]
UAE traces serial numbers on Dubai mail bomb parts [AP]
Analysis: Military reflex alone can’t quell Yemen militants [Reuters]

Middle East [All Other]
Israeli PM to visit US next week [AP]
Hostages die in Iraq church raid [Al Jazeera]
Istanbul suicide attack highlights Turkey’s struggle with militant groups [CSM]

Africa
Côte d’Ivoire Votes in Landmark Elections [All Africa]
Tanzania’s President Kikwete tipped for election win [BBC]
15 killed during Somali insurgent attack [AP]

Europe
Greece: Suspects carried letter bomb for Sarkozy [AP]
Police block sex abuse survivors near Vatican [AP]
Flooding at Iceland volcano could signal eruption [AP]
10 alleged Somali pirates to be tried in Germany [AP]

Americas
Rousseff Elected President in Brazil [WSJ]
Tomas seen regaining power, pose threat to Haiti [AP]

Domestic
CBS’ Estimate of 215,000 at Stewart/Colbert Rally is Wildly Low [WaPo]
8-year sentence for Gitmo’s former ‘child soldier’ [AP]
Obama, Biden Make Final Pitch to Help Save Democrats in Election [Bloomberg]
Arizona’s immigration law goes before appeals court [WaPo]
Federal Reserve’s, Bernanke’s credibility on line with new move to boost economy [WaPo]

Daily International News 06.02.10

Daily International News
June 2, 2010

Northeast Asia
Japan PM quits with FinMin Kan frontrunner for job [Reuters]
Op-ed: Revolving door keeps turning in Japan [FT]
Op-ed: How Will Hatoyama Move Affect Global Relations? [WSJ]
N. Korea’s Kim Jong-il resurfaces after disappearing amid tension [Yonhap]
South Koreans vote for local offices amid tensions [AP]
S. Korea, U.S. mil-mil exercises in Yellow Sea next week [Yonhap]

China/HK
China says no thanks to US defense chief [AP]
Chinese premier starts two-day visit to Myanmar [Xinhua]
China to further bilateral ties with Japan: FM [Xinhua]
China cartoon brings reminder of Tiananmen, erased [AP]
‘Goddess of Democracy’ creator deported, says lawmaker [SCMP]
Foxconn raises worker pay by 30 pct after suicides [AP]
Apple boss defends conditions at iPhone factory [BBC]

Southeast/Central Asia
Thai PM survives confidence vote over Bangkok protests [BBC]
Taliban Attacks Shake Afghan Peace Gathering [NYT]

Middle East
Iran Says New sanctions could mean confrontation [AFP]
Israel deports all activists from Gaza-bound ships [AP]
Obama speaks with Turkish prime minister about flotilla raid [CNN]
Mideast Peace Push May Survive Raid on Gaza Activists [Bloomberg]
Gaza Situation ‘Unsustainable,’ Clinton Says as Ship Approaches [Bloomberg]

Africa
Libyan executions of foreigners are condemned [BBC]
US court rules ex-Somali PM can be sued over torture [BBC]
Liberia sends seven to US on cocaine-smuggling charges [BBC]

Europe
David Cameron’s first PMQ’s as Prime Minister [Times UK]
Balkan hopefuls meet EU leaders in Sarajevo [BBC]
Russia launching 520-day Mars mission simulation [AP]
Polish Pilot Saw Chance of Landing [NYT]
‘Morally bankrupt’ Sarah Ferguson weeps on Oprah [Times UK]
Body of gunman found after Cumbria shootings [Times UK]

Americas/Domestic
Cancun mayor charged with ties to drug cartels [AP]
BP Gulf Spill Prompts Criminal, Civil Investigations by U.S. [Bloomberg]
Gores Announce They’re Separating After 40 Years of Marriage [Bloomberg]
Party switcher Parker Griffith, Rep. Arthur Davis lose in Alabama primaries [WaPo]