London faces first riot weekend with heavy police presence
London holds the first weekend after riots with thousands of extra officers on duty. About 700 people face charges for violence disorder and looting as five people died across four nights. Prime Minister Cameron says police were overwhelmed at first but later deployed 16,000 officers.
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Saudi moves reshape Middle East strategy amid uprisings
Saudi Arabia asserts a bolder role in regional upheaval by pulling its ambassador from Syria and pressuring Damascus to end the violence, signaling a shift from relying on Washington. The moves aim to curb Iran's influence, with Riyadh also backing Bahrain's crackdown, while risking strains with the United States over broader Arab Spring dynamics.
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Cholera Epidemic Threat Grows in Somalia, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization warns famine-hit Somalia faces a cholera epidemic as dirty water and poor sanitation drive outbreaks. Cases rise to 4,272 with 181 related deaths and 77 percent of cases in Mogadishu involve children under five.
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Syrians Call For Assad's Death Amid Protests Wave
Tens of thousands marched across Syria on Friday denouncing President Bashar Assad and demanding his death as security forces killed at least 14 protesters. Activists note the uprising has grown since March, with major cities like Damascus Homs Hama and Deir el Zour under heavy crackdown including snipers checkpoints and arrests. U S Secretary Clinton urged oil and gas sanctions and arms restrictions to pressure the regime.
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Italy approves 64.8B austerity cuts to balance budget
Italy's cabinet approved about 64.84 billion in emergency austerity measures over two years to balance the 2013 budget, including a solidarity tax on high earners. Berlusconi announced the package amid resistance from local officials and calls the plan necessary to satisfy the ECB. The tax targets incomes over 128 000 and 213 000 euros with 5 percent and 10 percent surcharges respectively, raising concerns about evasion and social impact.
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