Syria presses heavy air bombardment of rebels
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/10/31/syria-damascus-airstrike.html
BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian warplanes fired missiles at opposition strongholds around Damascus and in the north on Wednesday as Turkey, a key backer of the anti-regime rebels, appeared to distance itself from an earlier call to impose a no-fly zone.
UK's Cameron rocked by defeat in Europe budget vote
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9646898/Sketch-Two-Halloween-horrors-for-David-Cameron.html
Euro zone bank stress test calculator. Use the Reuters Breakingviews stress test calculator to calculate how the Target core Tier 1 capital ratio and sovereign haircut levels affect the amount of capital banks need to pass the stress test.
Clinton calls for overhaul of Syrian opposition
http://www.brecorder.com/world/middle-east/88457.html
ZAGREB (Reuters) - The United States called on Wednesday for an overhaul of Syria's opposition leadership, saying it was time to move beyond the Syrian National Council and bring in those "in the front lines fighting and dying".
Barak: Israel won't outsource its security to anyone
http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/2012/10/31/iran-puts-nuclear-ambitions-on-hold-israeli-defence-minister
In London, defense minister signals J'lem will not rely on "even our closest, most trusted allies" to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, adds Israel lives in a tough region where there is "no mercy for the weak.
Eurozone crisis live: Two-day strike called in Greece as budget shows Athens is ...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/31/greek-unions-two-day-strike-austerity
Breaking: the UK government has been defeated over tonight's vote on the EU budget. 307 MPs voted in favour of an amendment that said the EU budget should be cut in real terms.
Thousands Flee as Cyclone Hits Southern India
http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/31/tamil-nadu-prepared-for-cyclone-nilam-officials-say/
Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes Wednesday as a cyclone slammed into southern India from the Bay of Bengal.
US Tells Sudanese Rebel Group to Stop Recruiting Refugees
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hDMfztm4bd12BYDW2_Y64YilDesA?docId=CNG.9d9bb5d97241aa39684f8140764984ed.451
The U.S. has called on a Sudanese rebel group to stop recruiting soldiers, including children, from a refugee camp in South Sudan.
Bahrain must lift ban on all protests: Amnesty International
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9643215/Bahrain-bans-protests-to-maintain-security-after-clashes.html
"Even in the event of sporadic or isolated violence once an assembly is under way, the authorities cannot simply declare a blanket prohibition on all protests," said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, its Middle East and North Africa Deputy Director.
Libyan congress approves cabinet line-up
http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/108-pakistan-top-news/88218-new-libya-pm-presents-30-member-cabinet-.html
TRIPOLI, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Libya's national congress approved Wednesday a cabinet line-up submitted by Prime Minister Ali Zaidan, according to the State TV.
The Putin Crackdown
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204840504578087152147315198.html
Americans consumed by the Presidential election might spare a moment for Russia. Vladimir Putin timed his 2008 invasion of Georgia for the U.S.
Afghan commission sets presidential election for April 2014
http://www.news.com.au/world/taliban-able-to-stand-for-2014-afghanistan-election/story-fndir2ev-1226507936511
Fazel Ahmad Manawi in Kabul, Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Afghan government announced Wednesday that presidential and provincial elections will be held in April 2014 -- a critical step demanded by an international community eager for signs ...
Merkel reassures Turkey on EU talks, Erdogan raps Cyprus
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/turkish-pm-call-syria-fly-zone-17608139
Euro zone bank stress test calculator. Use the Reuters Breakingviews stress test calculator to calculate how the Target core Tier 1 capital ratio and sovereign haircut levels affect the amount of capital banks need to pass the stress test.
Shadow Government: Why the Japan-China Senkaku dispute is the most ...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/9643177/Together-China-and-Europe-will-be-stronger.html
While there is no scarcity of trouble in the Sino-American relationship, special attention should be paid to the unfolding Sino-Japanese contretemps over the Senkakus (which China and the Republic of China call the Diaoyutais).
Trading away Peace: How EU helps sustain illegal Israeli settlements
http://sabbah.biz/mt/archives/2012/10/31/eu-helpsl-israeli-settlements/
Peace or perpetual struggle in the Holy Land? EU drinking in the Last Chance Saloon, warns report. Trading away Peace: How EU helps sustain illegal Israeli settlements The window of opportunity for peace between Israel and the Palestinians รข€œis closing ...
The Similarities Between Honey Boo Boo and Malala Yousafzai
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/national/29-Oct-2012/uk-uae-pak-ministers-visit-malalas-hospital
Alana Thompson and Malala Yousafzai are two seemingly vastly different young women who made headlines this past week. Yousafzai is a 15-year-old Pakistani activist who is recovering from an assassination attempt.
Veteran hydro worker dies repairing Sandy damage in Sarnia
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/story/2012/10/31/wdr-sarnia-sandy-hydro-worker-dies.html
A veteran hydro worker was electrocuted Wednesday while repairing damage from Hurricane Sandy. Police say the incident occurred at around 10:15 a.m.
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