Thursday, August 22, 2013

Daily International News - August 22, 2013

Daily International News
 
Daily International News
August 22, 2013
From VOAnews.com

 
Egypt Grapples with Mubarak's Release From Jail Egypt Grapples with Mubarak's Release From Jail
Government has ordered Mubarak held under house arrest after court said he could no longer legally remain behind bars More
 
France: World Must Respond if Syria Used Chemical Weapons France: World Must Respond if Syria Used Chemical Weapons
But Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius rules out use of ground troops More
 
Rocket Alert Sirens Sound in Israel Near Lebanese Border Rocket Alert Sirens Sound in Israel Near Lebanese Border
Several explosions were reported, but Israeli security authorities say the source of the explosions is unclear More
 
China's Bo Xilai Denies Taking Bribes China’s Bo Xilai Denies Taking Bribes
Large portion of proceedings focuses on allegations Bo accepted bribes from head of development corporation while serving as mayor, party chief of Dalian More
 
Zimbabwe's Mugabe Sworn In for Another Term Zimbabwe's Mugabe Sworn In for Another Term
Ceremony had been delayed by election challenge from rival Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC party More
 
Mali's President-elect Faces Hefty Challenges Mali's President-elect Faces Hefty Challenges
Ibrahim Boubacar Keita says he will reconcile, reunite, rebuild country after 18 months of crisis, conflict More
 
 Japanese Nuclear Plant Leak Raises New Concerns Japanese Nuclear Plant Leak Raises New Concerns
This week, Japan’s nuclear watchdog classified leaking water from a holding tank as a 'serious incident' More
 
Burma Disputes Allegation of Attack on UN Envoy Burma Disputes Allegation of Attack on UN Envoy
Spokesman for Burmese President Thein Sein says Tomas Ojea Quintana was never in any danger More
 
As Cambodia Election Impasse Continues, Opposition Plans Rally As Cambodia Election Impasse Continues, Opposition Plans Rally
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy says committee to investigate alleged electoral irregularities remains only acceptable solution to stalemate More
 
Illegal Rooftop Temple Prompts Unholy Ire in Chinese City Illegal Rooftop Temple Prompts Unholy Ire in Chinese City
Officials say elaborate temple-like structure built illegally on roof, inaccessible to the public, causing safety concerns More
 

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