Saturday, January 19, 2013

The Nightly #World #News Report of the 19th of January 2013



20m  
Yahoo! News: Obama says US ready to assist Algerian officials http://yhoo.it/10rEuGv 

26m  
WSJ: Researchers say they've found an effective fix for gender discrimination in promotion and hiring: http://on.wsj.com/YdqvDL 

26m  
AP: Hundreds gather in NYC to honor free-information activist, online prodigy Aaron Swartz, who took his own life: http://apne.ws/VCChnD  -RJJ

28m  
AFP: Relief for In Amenas residents as #Algeria hostage crisis ends http://bit.ly/VeMC84 

30m  
AlArabiya_Eng: Video: TV debate goes wrong as Iraqi tribal sheikh removes microphone, throws it away http://goo.gl/R9vPs 

30m  
AP: Suspected US drone strike kills 8 in Yemen's Marib province, at least 2 are alleged al-Qaida militants: http://apne.ws/VCVpSm  -RJJ

31m  
nytimesworld: In Chaos in North Africa, a Grim Side of Arab Spring http://nyti.ms/WhuGtf 

34m RT @RT_com
Syrian FM invites any unarmed opposition to join the cabinet http://on.rt.com/2sjwyu 
 

35m  
PostWorldNews: Officials: 4 die in drive-by shooting, explosions across Iraq http://wapo.st/U8J9sL 

36m  
BBCWorld: Shooting at Brazil samba school http://bbc.in/10r5Tbr 

37m  
Reuters: Netanyahu says Israel needs strong ruling party http://reut.rs/XoG2d3 

37m  
RT_com: Three killed at Samba rehearsal in Brazil http://on.rt.com/azypu1 

38m  
Reuters: Syrian Foreign Minister says no one should dare discuss Assad's removal http://reut.rs/XoBVxH 

44m The Associated Press @AP
Iran's split personality: Pushing nuclear talks with West while keeping UN inspectors at bay: http://apne.ws/13Ri14A  -RD
 

42m  
PostWorldNews: Attack aimed at religious leader in Nigeria's northwest kills at least 3, emir not hurt http://wapo.st/XnhUbu 

44m  
staronline: France, Africa seeks support for regional Mali force http://dlvr.it/2q3nBc 

46m  
AP: AP ESSAY: Mr. President, Americans feel deeply uncertain about the state of the nation: http://apne.ws/10rI9UC  @anthonyted -RJJ

47m  
RT_com: Egyptian activists teargassed during police brutality trial (PHOTOS) http://on.rt.com/nkqvy8 

48m  
AP: In wake of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal, same-sex military couples still face inequities, social stigma: http://apne.ws/10HHH5L  -RD

49m  
BloombergNews: GE seeks to enter European locomotive market, starting with Belgium | http://bloom.bg/UXuOwy 

50m  
RT_com: Malian townsfolk lynch Islamist rebel leader - reports http://on.rt.com/blw3uh 

51m  
staronline: Europe hit by blizzards, air traffic havoc, deaths http://dlvr.it/2q4Fhy 

52m  
staronline: Rallies across U.S. assail Obama's proposed gun curbs http://dlvr.it/2q4JtK 

52m  
Reuters: Thousands of Irish attend anti-abortion protest http://reut.rs/13QIeRJ 

55m  
Reuters: Sudan, South Sudan border talks get nowhere, delay oil exports http://reut.rs/13QLKeO 

4h Post World News @PostWorldNews
Bolshoi’s Sergei Filin recovers from eye surgery as police pursue acid attack case http://wapo.st/U9uCgn 
 

4h  
staronline: Massacre of over 100 reported in Syria's Homs http://dlvr.it/2q3FH4 

4h The Star @staronline
Anti-racism protesters rally in Athens after stabbing http://dlvr.it/2q3FHH 
 

4h  
BBCWorld: US firm to file Armstrong lawsuit http://bbc.in/10aefPU 

4h BBC News (World) @BBCWorld
Five Britons feared dead in Algeria http://bbc.in/10a6KbG 
 

4h MichaelMathes @MichaelMathes
Final @inaug2013 preparations underway, and US Capitol looking beautiful. T minus 45 hours pic.twitter.com/oQkpXe5Q
 
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4h Human Rights Watch @hrw
Mercury Treaty Will Help Protect Right to Health http://bit.ly/XnzPPq 
 

4h Marc Burleigh @marcburleigh
#Syria fighter swaps army trumpet for rebel rifle http://iphone.france24.com/en/20130119-syria-defector-swaps-army-trumpet-rebel-rifle … @AFP
 

5h  
RT_com: Rescuers find 6 climbers caught by avalanche in Scotland http://on.rt.com/fdk11u  #news

5h Breaking News @BreakingNews
Report: Algerian government says 32 militants and 23 captives were killed during the 3-day military operation to end the hostage crisis- @AP
 

5h Post World News @PostWorldNews
Chaotic Mexico City pushes for order with parking meters; parking space holders oppose http://wapo.st/U99Jlx 
 

5h Agence France-Presse @AFP
5 UK nationals dead or unaccounted for in #Algeria according to Foreign Secretary William Hague http://bit.ly/XMdUDo 
 

6h Egypt Independent @EgyIndependent
Morsy to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow, Europe at end of month http://dlvr.it/2q2F0x 
 

6h Reuters Top News @Reuters
Former Illinois Governor Ryan set to leave jail on January 30: report http://reut.rs/13PTCNJ 
 

6h New York Times World @nytimesworld
Cease-Fire in Myanmar With Kachin Rebels Fails to Take Hold http://nyti.ms/UENPFU 
 

6h RT @RT_com
BREAKING: Mega Launch: Kim Dotcom's new file storage project kicks off http://on.rt.com/pi0qu7 
 

6h Reuters Top News @Reuters
PM says Libya will not be base for attacking neighbors http://reut.rs/13PViH3 
 

6h Post World News @PostWorldNews
Germany initiates gun registry, to barely a peep http://wapo.st/U95PsY 
 

6h BBC News (World) @BBCWorld
Prominent Nigerian religious leader, the Emir of #Kano, survives assassination attempt but driver and two guards killed http://bbc.in/109OSOa 
 

6h Egypt Independent @EgyIndependent
Religious leaders banish Coptic man accused of sexual assault http://dlvr.it/2q20jn 
 

7h The Star @staronline
Surgery scheduled to restore Bolshoi ballet director's eyesight http://dlvr.it/2q1zWG 
 

7h Bloomberg News @BloombergNews
Lance Armstrong says he deserves another chance at competition after decades-long cheating | http://bloom.bg/VQQBd8 
 

7h BBC News (World) @BBCWorld
"There could be no negotiations" - French President Francois Hollande on #Algeria's hostage crisis. Updates LIVE http://bbc.in/109N1c8 
 

7h Haaretz.com @haaretzcom
#Palestinians warn of 'apartheid state' if #Netanyahu wins #IsraelElection http://htz.li/11GW8Gz 
 

7h Agence France-Presse @AFP
PICTURE: Would-be assassin aims gun at Bulgaria politician at public event. The gun failed, saving its intended victim http://goo.gl/jtvax 
 

7h Press TV @PressTV
Firemen march during a silent protest in #Mulhouse, on January 19, 2013, to denounce a violent attack against a fi http://twitpic.com/bwkt4q 
 
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7h Press TV @PressTV
Police in riot gear watch Loyalist protesters on their return march to east #Belfast after demonstrating outside B http://twitpic.com/bwkszt 
 
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7h Egypt Independent @EgyIndependent
Security and protestors clashe before court considers killing of demonstrators case in Alexandria http://dlvr.it/2q1jPr 
 

7h Post World News @PostWorldNews
He said if I ever tried to run away from home, he would kill off my family and burn down my house. http://wapo.st/XLVkve 
 

7h Bloomberg News @BloombergNews
Bill Gates-led group invests $1 billion in Egyptian firm Orascom Construction | http://bloom.bg/XmYpjm 
 

7h Reuters Top News @Reuters
Syrian opposition in new search for transitional government http://reut.rs/XnMOQs 
 

7h Zee News @ZeeNews
I am confident we can transform the Congress, says Rahul Gandhi after being appointed party vice president.
 

7h Reuters Top News @Reuters
BP chief executive Bob Dudley says American Mark Cobb, manager of the In Amenas joint venture, is safe
 

7h Post World News @PostWorldNews
Pakistani community in Greece holds prayers for slain immigrant outside Athens city hall http://wapo.st/U8PXGQ 
 

7h Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng
#BreakingNews: Hollande: Algerian response to hostage crisis seems best option
 

7h BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking
"Grave fears" - #BP Chief Executive Bob Dudley says 4 BP employees at #Algeria gas plant still unaccounted for. LIVE http://bbc.in/109G4b9 
 

8h Egypt Independent @EgyIndependent
Draft transitional justice bill would give committees far-reaching powers http://dlvr.it/2q1Pt8 
 

8h RT @RT_com
Hundreds stage anti-fascist march in Moscow to commemorate lawyer Markelov and journalist Baburova killed in 2009 http://on.rt.com/ns9ai8  #news
 

8h Post World News @PostWorldNews
British defense chief: Terrorists ‘bear the sole responsibility’ for hostage deaths in Algeria http://wapo.st/U97Sxe 
 

8h Reuters Top News @Reuters
Anti-racism protesters rally in Athens after Pakistani stabbed http://reut.rs/XnBfJ7 
 

6h  
Gunmen fire on Nigerian Islamic leader's convoy in Kano - Yahoo! News http://news.yahoo.com/gunmen-fire-nigerian-islamic-leaders-convoy-kano-154310029.html … via @YahooNews

8h BBC News (World) @BBCWorld
Calls for Pakistan death inquiry http://bbc.in/10qcK52 
 

8h Breaking News @BreakingNews
Britain's defense minister says it appears the hostage situation in Algeria has come to an end - @AP
 

9h Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng
#BreakingNews: Libya denies Algeria kidnapers crossed the borders from its territory
 

9h Zee News @ZeeNews
 

9h Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng
#BreakingNews: French troops to stay in Mali as long as needed 'to defeat terrorism': Hollande
 

9h Reuters Top News @Reuters
France President Francois Hollande says operation still underway in Algeria hostage crisis, hostages have been killed
 

9h Press TV @PressTV
 

9h Post World News @PostWorldNews
Mali is about to have a refugee crisis http://wapo.st/U8GrU4 
 

10h Post World News @PostWorldNews
South Africa’s poaching epidemic sees rise in wounded rhinos, and vets race to treat them http://wapo.st/XmKHNq 
 

10h BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking
#Algeria's army clearing mines laid by the militants, Reuters news agency says. Hostage crisis updates LIVE http://bbc.in/10pWbGi 
 

10h The Star @staronline
Spain's PM defends party from corruption inquiry http://dlvr.it/2q02gq 
 

10h MarketWatch @MarketWatch
Stocks face hurdle as payroll tax hits wallets http://on.mktw.net/XmNfen 
 

10h Post World News @PostWorldNews
Bulgarian police detain man after he points weapon at party leader http://wapo.st/XmIO3l 
 

11h The Associated Press @AP
BREAKING: Algeria state news: Army launching final assault on Sahara gas plant to root out militants
 

10h The Associated Press @AP
BREAKING: Algeria state news agency: Army launches final assault, 7 hostages, 11 kidnappers, killed
 

11h Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng
#BreakingNews: 7 hostages dead as Algerian forces storm desert complex: security source
 

11h RT @RT_com
'Kindergarten terrorist': 5-year-old girl suspended over bubble-gun ‘threat’ http://on.rt.com/af3jf5 
 

11h Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng
#BreakingNews: One defected pilot targets and shells Syrian regime’s sites in Damascus: Syrian Military Council
 

11h Reuters Top News @Reuters
16 foreign hostages freed in Algeria, including two Americans, two Germans and one Portuguese: source
 

11h The Daily Star @DailyStarLeb
#Army preps for anti-#France protests in south #Lebanon | News , Local News | THE DAILY STAR http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Local-News/2013/Jan-19/202957-army-preps-for-anti-france-protests-in-south-lebanon.ashx …
 

11h Haaretz.com @haaretzcom
For everything you need to know about the Israeli elections, in 3 days, go to Haaretz’s special page http://bit.ly/TntgwP 
 

11h Dana Khraiche @DLKhraiche
Supporters of George Abdallah protest outside UNIFIL French peacekeepers HQ in south #Lebanon
 

11h BBC News (World) @BBCWorld
Ceasefire announced by #Burma's military fighting Kachin rebels appears to be holding: http://bbc.in/VdrLSG  Map: pic.twitter.com/aQgU79Tw
 
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11h Zee News @ZeeNews
 

11h The Star @staronline
Yemen parliament drops budget objections - lawmaker http://dlvr.it/2pzQ2v 
 

11h The Star @staronline
Continuous downpour displaces 1,180 in Johor http://dlvr.it/2pzNrD 
 

11h The Daily Star @DailyStarLeb
#US position on #Japan #island dispute a 'betrayal': China | News , International | THE DAILY STAR http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/International/2013/Jan-19/202955-us-position-on-japan-island-dispute-a-betrayal-china.ashx …
 

11h Post World News @PostWorldNews
Syrian troops and rebels clash near 2 besieged bases in northeast http://wapo.st/U8Khwu 
 

11h Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng
#BreakingNews: Three bombs explode on Damascus’s Adawi highway: SANA Revolution news agency
 

12h The Daily Star @DailyStarLeb
#Syria troops, #rebels fight near bases in northeast | News , Middle East | THE DAILY STAR http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2013/Jan-19/202952-syria-troops-rebels-fight-near-bases-in-northeast.ashx …
 

12h The Daily Star @DailyStarLeb
U.N. denounces #bloody week for #children in #Syria | News , Middle East | THE DAILY STAR http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2013/Jan-19/202950-un-denounces-bloody-week-for-children-in-syria.ashx …
 

7h  
379 Egypt protesters pardoned, charges dropped - Yahoo! News http://news.yahoo.com/379-egypt-protesters-pardoned-charges-dropped-120106245.html … via @YahooNews

12h RT @RT_com
Fish with radiation over 2,500 times safe levels found near Fukushima plant http://on.rt.com/n9yw8h 
 

12h Zee News @ZeeNews
 

12h Post World News @PostWorldNews
Egypt judge dismisses charges against more than 300 protesters after Morsi issues pardon http://wapo.st/XmzI6w 
 

12h Reuters Top News @Reuters
French troops on ground in Mali may top 2,500: minister http://reut.rs/XmGeK1 
 

12h Post World News @PostWorldNews
UK man charged with terror offenses jailed for 5 years for posting beheading videos online http://wapo.st/U8DCm4 
 

12h RT @RT_com
BREAKING: Militants threaten to execute remaining 7 foreign hostages at Algerian gas plant – report http://on.rt.com/dsn5b3 
 

12h Press TV @PressTV
A Palestinian protester throws stones at Israeli soldiers during a #protest against the ing of Jewish settle http://twitpic.com/bwhizy 
 
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13h Reuters Top News @Reuters
15 burned bodies found at Algerian gas plant, identity not yet known: source
 

13h Reuters Top News @Reuters
African leaders meet to finalize Mali force to fight al Qaeda http://reut.rs/XmEfFu 
 

13h The Associated Press @AP
Algerian forces try to end four-day-old foreign hostage standoff with Islamist extremists: http://apne.ws/XLjdTC  -JM
 

13h Dawn Media Group @dawn_com
#Algeria hostage crisis: Al #Qaeda gunmen demand #Aafia Siddiqui’s release | http://DAWN.COM  http://dawn.com/2013/01/19/algeria-hostage-crisis-al-qaeda-gunmen-demand-aafia-siddiquis-release/ … #Pakistan
 

13h Reuters Top News @Reuters
Egypt drops hundreds of charges over post-Mubarak violence http://reut.rs/XmxSlA 
 

13h The Star @staronline
Families affected by floods in Terengganu to get RM1,000 next month http://dlvr.it/2pySDD 
 

13h Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng
#BreakingNews: Hostage-takers halt dialogue with Algeria: Mauritanian News Agency
 

13h Reuters Top News @Reuters
No more French hostages being held in Algerian gas plant as far as France knows: French defense minister
 

13h BBC News (World) @BBCWorld
Militants believed to be holed up with foreign hostages at #Algeria gas plant, which is surrounded by security forces http://bbc.in/10plLeN 
 

13h The Daily Star @DailyStarLeb
After #Lebanon convoy attack, #Karami calls for arms control | News , Politics | THE DAILY STAR http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Politics/2013/Jan-19/202940-after-lebanon-convoy-attack-karami-calls-for-arms-control.ashx …
 

13h The Jakarta Globe @thejakartaglobe
Update: Second Dead Victim Found Under Car in UOB Basement http://jglo.be/2GWs 
 

14h Reuters Top News @Reuters
Iran says progress made in U.N. nuclear talks http://reut.rs/Wqzg88 
 

14h The Associated Press @AP
Obama gets second-term inaugural festivities off and running with National Day of Service: http://apne.ws/UDGzdb  -JM inaug2013
 

14h The Associated Press @AP
As French-led military intervention in Mali enters 2nd week, West African leaders head to special summit: http://apne.ws/VQnaIk  -JM
 
14h  
RT_com: Two employees of Norwegian firm Statoil rescued in #Algeria http://on.rt.com/dsn5b3 

14h  
Yahoo! News: Official: Iran won't stop uranium enrichment http://yhoo.it/SZhzjE 

14h  
AlArabiya_Eng: It is normal for the outbreak in #Syria to leave a clear impact on #Iraq sunnis, writes @HazemSaghieh http://english.alarabiya.net/views/2013/01/19/261290.html …

14h  
Yahoo! News: Myanmar's Kachin rebels say fighting continues http://yhoo.it/Xmkwpv 

15h  
RT_com: Belgium to build 'battery island' to store wind farm energy http://on.rt.com/xkikwr 

15h  
PressTV: #Russia drafts anti-US '#Guantanamo List' http://goo.gl/1eq2V 

15h  
AlArabiya_Eng: #Morocco's only female minister says wearing hijab made her a media target http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2013/01/19/261297.html …

15h Haaretz.com @haaretzcom
#Algeria hostage crisis enters fourth day, thrusting #Saharan militancy to top of global agenda http://htz.li/13PwJJr 
 

15h Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng
#Egyptian police stop #Muslims from storming a #Coptic church after alleged harassment http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2013/01/19/261282.html …
 

15h RT @RT_com
Russians among victims of France bus crash – report http://on.rt.com/o9rerb  #news
 

15h  
nytimesworld: Algerian Hostage Standoff Continues; U.S. Victim Identified http://nyti.ms/WfGiwB 

15h  
Reuters: Dotcom says new site legal, no revenge for Megaupload saga http://reut.rs/13OtyCy 

15h  
staronline: US flu epidemic worsens, 29 children dead http://dlvr.it/2pwrDf 

15h  
DailyStarLeb: #Mercury treaty adopted in #Geneva by 140 countries | News , Environment | THE DAILY STAR http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Environment/2013/Jan-19/202923-mercury-treaty-adopted-in-geneva-by-140-countries.ashx …

15h  
DailyStarLeb: Three #Romanians held in #Algeria freed | News , International | THE DAILY STAR http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/International/2013/Jan-19/202927-three-romanians-held-in-algeria-freed.ashx …

15h  

15h  
PostWorldNews: Macedonian village's rebellious spirit comes alive in carnival http://wapo.st/Xm9WiO 

15h  
RT_com: &%$@#! Swearing to be banned in Russian media http://on.rt.com/1p5ugc 

15h  
BBCWorld: "The beginning of a new foundation" - president of #Somalia gives rousing speech in Minnesota http://bbc.in/10p3DS4 

15h BBC News US @BBCNewsUS
"I'm not sure I deserve a death penalty" - day two of Lance #Armstrong's interview with @oprah http://bbc.in/108yde1 
 

15h  
AJWasahi: China paper's reporters honor own articles spiked by censors http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/china/AJ201301190057 …

15h  
thejakartaglobe: Rights Agency Calls for Poso Probe http://jglo.be/2GV9 

15h  
NDTV: 4-year-old girl is allegedly molested by 35-year-old bus conductor in Mumbai, India, senior police officer says http://bit.ly/YezB32 

15h  
DailyStarLeb: #African leaders discuss speedy deployment of troops to #Mali | News , International | THE DAILY STAR http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/International/2013/Jan-19/202926-african-leaders-discuss-speedy-deployment-of-troops-to-mali.ashx …

15h  
Reuters: Two more Statoil employees safe in Algeria - CEO http://reut.rs/13OCjMQ 


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