Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Daily International News - December 09, 2013

Daily International News
 
Daily International News
December 09, 2013
From VOAnews.com

 
World Leaders Head to SAF for Mandela Tribute  World Leaders Head to SAF for Mandela Tribute
US will be represented by President Barack Obama, along with former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter More
 
Flowers, Tributes Outside Mandela Home Showcase Rainbow Nation Flowers, Tributes Outside Mandela Home Showcase Rainbow Nation
In Johannesburg, thousands of people continue to flock to ex-president's house, mourning iconic leader who died last week at 95 More
 
Thai Protest Continues Despite PM's Call for New Election Thai Protest Continues Despite PM's Call for New Election
Yingluck Shinawatra acknowledges widespread opposition to her government, emphasizes authorities do not want to see any further 'loss of life' More
 
Bangkok Protesters Demand Reform Bangkok Protesters Demand Reform
Demonstrators stand firm, say new elections a start, but no specifics on reforms More
 
Party: Ukraine Police Storm Opposition Headquarters Party: Ukraine Police Storm Opposition Headquarters
Kyiv police deny claims by Yulia Tymoshenko's party More
 
Syria Retakes Road Needed for Chemical Weapons Removal Syria Retakes Road Needed for Chemical Weapons Removal
North-south road had been closed for nearly 20 days due to fighting More
 
Iran, World Powers Talk Nuclear Deal Details Iran, World Powers Talk Nuclear Deal Details
Two days of expert-level negotiations in Vienna aim to iron out implementation plan for landmark accord More
 
Nile Talks Highlight Ethiopian, Egyptian Split Nile Talks Highlight Ethiopian, Egyptian Split
Sudanese, Egyptian, Ethiopian officials look for deal on Renaissance Dam, which has spurred repeated objections over national security threats More
 
French Troops Disarm CAR Rebels Following Brief Shootout French Troops Disarm CAR Rebels Following Brief Shootout
Military officials say shootout happened near airport in Bangui after group of armed men refused to hand over their weapons More
 
Putin Dissolves State News Agency, Tightens Grip on Russia Media Putin Dissolves State News Agency, Tightens Grip on Russia Media
President scraps RIA Novosti replacing it with new organization tasked with promoting Moscow's image abroad More
 
Bulgaria, Armenia and Cambodia Lead 'Suffering' Index Bulgaria, Armenia and Cambodia Lead 'Suffering' Index
Not far behind were Haiti, Hungary, Macedonia and Iran; Iceland, Qatar and Sweden reported the least suffering, according to poll More
 
US Intelligence Agencies Reportedly Monitor Online Games US Intelligence Agencies Reportedly Monitor Online Games
Reports say intelligence operatives from US, Britain collected data and contents of messages exchanged by players of games, such as World of Warcraft and Second Life

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Five Artists Receive Kennedy Center Honors Five Artists Receive Kennedy Center Honors
Shirley MacLaine, Martina Arroyo, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock, and Billy Joel were recognized with lifetime achievement awards More
 

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