ONS: 14 September 2012

by TRG Alerts Admin on September 14, 2012

KEY STORYLINES

AFRICA: Kenyan police arrested two people suspected to have links with al Shabab who were planning a major terrorist attack in Kenya.
AMERICAS: Two US senators released a new report detailing recommendations to prevent a future “security crisis” in the Caribbean.
ASIA: In India, the most senior Islamic cleric in Kashmir told all US citizens to “immediately leave” the region because of the privately-produced anti-Islam film.
EUROPE: Germany said it increased security at its diplomatic missions in the Muslim world in the wake of violent protests.
MIDDLE EAST: IAEA director general Amano said Iran should finally “understand the message” that it needs to do more to address global concerns that it wants nuclear weapons.
TECHNOLOGY: The founder of Friendster launched a site for browsing the news that friends have shared on social networks.

TOP STORY

At least 224 people were injured in clashes in front of the US embassy in Cairo.
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood said the US was not responsible for the anti-Islam film and called for demonstrations to remain peaceful.
Security forces in Yemen blocked streets surrounding the US embassy in Sanaa in anticipation of violent protests.
Approximately 10,000 protesters in Bangladesh burnt American and Israeli flags and tried to march to the US embassy.
Protestors outside of the US embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia said the anti-Islam film was a declaration of war.
Coverage: AFP, AFP-2, AFP-3, Xinhua, Reuters, NYT

AFRICA

Kenya: Police arrested two people suspected to have links with al Shabab who were planning a major terrorist attack in Kenya. (AFP)
Libya: All air traffic to Benghazi was temporarily suspended for security reasons. (Reuters)
Libya: PM Shagur said a “big advance” had been made in the probe into the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi. (AFP)
South Africa: The government said it will no longer tolerate growing unrest in its key mining sector and will act against incitement and threats of violence. (AFP)

AMERICAS

Region: Two US senators released a new report detailing recommendations to prevent a future “security crisis” in the Caribbean. (AP)
Argentina: Thousands of protesters took to the streets to protest against an initiative to change the constitution to allow President Kirchner to run for a third term in three years. (AFP)
Colombia: The government increased the defense budget up to USD14.4 billion for 2013 in order to achieve a peace agreement with the FARC. (EFE)
Guatemala: Officials are carrying out “a massive evacuation of thousands of people” in five communities in response to a sizable eruption from the Volcano of Fire. (AP)

ASIA

Afghanistan: British DS Hammond is considering bringing some British troops back from Afghanistan earlier than scheduled. (AFP)
China: Six government ships sailed into waters around disputed islands. (WaPo)
India: The most senior Islamic cleric in Kashmir told all US citizens to “immediately leave” the region because of the privately-produced anti-Islam film. (AFP)
Japan: The government issued a safety warning to its citizens in China after six “serious” cases of assault or harassment. (AFP)
Tajikistan: The government said frontier troops from Uzbekistan crossed into its territory this week prompting an exchange of gunfire. (AP)

EUROPE

Region: The key participants in Europe’s debt crisis are gathering in Cyprus to discuss the latest developments in Spain and Greece. (AP)
Germany: The country increased security at its diplomatic missions in the Muslim world in the wake of violent protests. (AFP)
Russia: The lower house of parliament stripped a leading anti-Putin deputy of his mandate in an unusual move critics said was revenge for his criticism of the Kremlin. (Reuters)
Turkey: Clashes between the government and the PKK left 75 militants and four government troops dead between 08SEP and 14SEP. (Xinhua)
Ukraine: President Yanukovych promised the EU that the execution of the 28OCT parliamentary election will allay all its concerns about democracy in the country. (AP)

MIDDLE EAST

Iran: IAEA director general Amano said Iran should finally “understand the message” that it needs to do more to address global concerns that it wants nuclear weapons. (AFP)
Iran: Ayatollah Khamenei called on the US to punish the producers of an anti-Islam video on YouTube that sparked protests in several countries. (AFP)
Israel: PM Netanyahu denied accusations he is interfering in the US presidential vote by pushing President Obama to take a tougher stand on Iran’s nuclear program. (AFP)
Syria: French DM Drian said France will not send weapons to the Syrian opposition. (AFP)
Syria: Turkish PM Erdogan said President Assad’s regime was nearing its “inevitable” end. (AFP)

TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS

Communications: The founder of Friendster launched a site for browsing the news that friends have shared on social networks. (TechCrunch)

WORLD

Significant eruption of lava and ash.
The aviation administration suspended all flights from the southern Mexican city of Tapachula to Guatemala City. (AP)

TOMORROW’S OUTLOOK (15SEP)

Asia: Singapore and Australia end multilateral naval exercises – Kakadu.
Europe: Armenia hosts Interaction 2012 – CSTO Collective Rapid Reaction Forces.
El Salvador: Independence Day celebrated – 1821.
Guatemala: Independence Day celebrated – 1821.
Honduras: Independence Day celebrated – 1821.
Iran: Anniversary of earthquake that killed thousands – 1978.
Nicaragua: Independence Day celebrated – 1821.
Philippines: USS Frank Cable leaves Philippine port of Subic Bay.

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