Friday, April 12, 2013

[World] The Egyptian case

The Egyptian case
http://world.time.com/2013/04/12/egypt-army-chief-warns-against-slandering-military/
Following the collapse of an authoritarian regime, a country doesn't turn into a democratic one suddenly just because multipartite elections are held.

Secularist Candidate Is Killed in Pakistan
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323741004578416232504368610.html
ISLAMABADâ€"Militants targeted candidates of two of Pakistan's leading secular political parties, killing one, after the Pakistani Taliban warned that they would attack secular groups in the run-up to national elections on May 11.

Taliban Attack Kills 13 Afghan Soldiers
http://updatednews.ca/2013/04/12/afghanistan-attack-taliban-raid-kills-13-soldiers/
Share. 0. Taliban militants attacked an army outpost near the eastern border with Pakistan on Friday, killing 13 soldiers, the Defense Ministry said.

UN arms trade treaty may hamper its interest, feels India
http://news.oneindia.in/2013/04/12/india-worried-with-un-arms-trade-treaty-1192263.html
Bangalore, April 12: India is worried that the United Nations treaty aimed at putting a check on the multi-billion dollar global arms trade could complicate its efforts to import military equipment.

Oscar Pistorius active while on bail
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/oscar-pistorius-hits-out-at-disrespectful-fans-353061
JOHANNESBURG -- Oscar Pistorius has been spending time with people who were close to the girlfriend he shot and killed on Valentine's Day, the Olympian's family said Thursday in an indication that Pistorius is becoming more active while awaiting trial on ...

Turkey's Peace Drive to Boost Creditworthiness, Moody's Says
http://dawn.com/2013/04/12/turkey-adopts-reform-to-anti-terror-laws/
Turkey is making progress in its effort to end a three-decade war with Kurdish militants, and an agreement would boost investment and trade and enhance the country's creditworthiness, Moody's Investors Service said.

Uruguay legalizes gay marriage, despite Catholic opposition
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-22114599
The move makes Uruguay the second South American nation, behind Argentina, to put marriage equality on the books. On Wednesday, 71 of the Lower House's 92 members voted in support of the measure.

Japan Reaches Deal With U.S. on Joining TPP Trade Talks
http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/money/story/japan-us-agree-deal-tokyo-joining-tpp-talks-20130412
Japan reached a deal with the U.S. on bilateral trade issues that clears the way for the world's third-largest economy to join talks on the Trans Pacific Partnership regional trade deal as soon as July.

Al-Bashir arrives in South Sudan for talks
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/albashir-arrives-in-south-sudan-for-talks/article4609899.ece
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir arrived in Juba for talks with his South Sudanese counterpart on Friday. He was accompanied by several ministers, including those responsible for the security and oil.

Iraq mosque bombing kills seven worshippers
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gLzqiJe7wa-DnNeZL3B4LSlsDU3w?docId=CNG.0b7751f7fc4449b2a12d267c34dc0f0c.591
BAGHDAD | Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:48am EDT. BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least seven people were killed and 25 wounded when a bomb exploded in front of a Sunni Muslim mosque in Iraq's Diyala province as worshippers were leaving after Friday prayers, police ...

Ga gunman holding 4 firefighters shot dead; hostages injured but OK; SWAT ...
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/world/Police+House+stormed+hostage+situation+after+gunman+showed/8233441/story.html
SUWANEE, Ga. (AP) -- Four firefighters are safe after a hostage situation outside of Atlanta. Investigators say the hostage-taker was killed by police who made their way inside the home.

Fla. parents who kidnapped boys to Cuba face detention
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/world/couple+accused+kidnapping+their+children+brought+back+from/8226904/story.html
Prosecutors requested Joshua, 35, and Sharyn Hakken, 34, face a pretrial detention hearing Friday. cuba. These photos provided by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office show Joshua Michael Hakken, left, and Sharyn Hakken.

Former German President Christian Wulff' faces corruption charges
http://www.thelocal.de/national/20130412-49095.html
Prosecutors in Hanover on Friday filed corruption charges against former German President Christian Wulff, a prominent figure from Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats.

Loyal miners wanted a ballot
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Loyal-miners-wanted-ballot/story-18663718-detail/story.html
I WAS a young Conservative and grew up with blue blood in my veins. I joined the local party and served nine years as a county councillor before being chosen as a local candidate for parliament.

Myanmar Sentences 3 Muslims for Sectarian Violence
http://www.mymoinfo.com/Myanmar-court-jails-Muslim-shop-owners-after-anti-/9050096?newsId=205272
Share. 0. A court has sentenced three Muslims to 14-year prison terms for their role in an outbreak of sectarian violence that shook Myanmar last month, an official said Friday.



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