World News Briefs -- April 13, 2011



Libyan Rebels Receive Boost Of Support From International Community -- The Guardian

Arab world and western ministers issued unanimous call for Gaddafi to step down, saying regime had 'lost all legitimacy'

Muammar Gaddafi's regime has "lost all legitimacy" and he must leave power to allow the Libyan people to determine their own future, the international community warned as it boosted support for opposition forces.

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MIDDLE EAST

Diplomats say Palestinians ready for statehood.

Ahmadinejad: Israel, US plotting Iranian-Arabian conflict.

Rival military factions clash in Yemen. Protests in Yemen turn deadly. Seven killed at Yemen rally.

Syria protests spread to Aleppo. Syrian forces arrest 200 in rebellious town - lawyer.

In new protest, Syrian women block main highway. Women march in Syria to demand jailed men be freed.

Nine dead, including four police, in Iraq attacks.

ASIA

India, China to address irritants in ties.

Japan's nuclear plant operators admit no blueprint to solve crisis after a month. TEPCO still working on plan to end Japan nuclear crisis.

Millions turn out to vote in elections in southern India. Over 65 pc voting in Tamil Nadu.

US says China's navy has been less aggressive in 2011.

US Urges North Korea to release American.

AFRICA

PDP election losses 'have changed Nigeria'. What do Nigeria's election results tell us so far?

NATO airstrikes hit Gadhafi targets. Libyan rebels urge stronger US military role. Nato 'must share the burden' of action against Libya, says William Hague ahead of Qatar summit. Doha meeting reveals divisions on Libya. Italy wants to arm rebels.

Egyptian army clears Cairo's Tahrir square.

Egypt's Mubarak detained for investigation.

Egypt's hard-line Islamists speak up, creating unease.

Ivory Coast president: strongman will face charges. Gbagbo under house arrest in tense Ivory Coast.

EUROPE

Vladimir Putin says he too could run for Russian presidency. Putin’s comments have Russians scratching their heads.

EU demands Tunisia do more to stop illegal migration.

Belarus leader: 2 subway bomb suspects confess. After bombing, Belarus' tyrant cracks down — on everybody.

Portugal in bailout talks. No bridging loan for Portugal: EU's Barroso.

Analysis: Russian Internet attacks stifle political dissent.

France's burqa ban: 5 ways Europe is targeting Islam.

AMERICAS

Obama: Cut spending, raise taxes on the wealthy.

Peru election: Humala, Fujimori court moderate voters.

Uruguay senate passes amnesty end for junta crimes.

Mexico ambassador: Our cartel leaders are businessmen, not terrorists.

U.S. warns of Mexico peril.

Tamaulipas: 'Failed state' in Mexico's war on drugs.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US concern over Pakistan-based militants' 'expansion'.

CIA, Pakistan look to repair widening rift.

US drone strike 'kills six' in Pakistan.

Counter Terrorism: Facebook and the future of fear.

Alabama-born Al Qaeda spokesman, reported dead, releases more hip hop tracks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Record number of Americans get government help.

U.S. inflation actually near 10% using older measure.

Emerging economies face watershed moment at summit.

BRICS nations to replace dollar credits with local currencies.

IMF warns US to make a 'down payment' on deficit.

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