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الثلاثاء، 28 فبراير 2012

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EU further tightens sanctions against Syria
At least one dead, four injured in Ohio high school attack
Nepal: At least 3 killed in Kathmandu bomb attack
Two Indonesian policemen burnt to death in North Sumatra
Suicide attack at Afghan airport kills 9

EU further tightens sanctions against Syria

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 04:42 PM PST

BRUSSELS, Belgium (BNO NEWS)-- The European Union (EU) on Monday announced expanded sanctions and restrictive measures against Syria due to the continued government-sanctioned violence against civilians.

"Today's decisions will put further pressure on those who are responsible for the ruthless campaign of repression in Syria," said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton. "The measures target the regime and its ability to conduct the appalling violence against civilians. As long as the repression continues, the EU will keep imposing sanctions."

The European Council said it has reinforced its restrictive measures against the Syrian regime with trade in gold, precious metals and diamonds with Syrian public bodies and the central bank no longer being permitted. The EU also stated that cargo flights operated by Syrian carriers will not have access to EU airports, with the exception of mixed passenger and cargo flights.

In addition, the Council also froze the assets of the Syrian central bank within the EU, while "ensuring that legitimate trade can continue under strict conditions." Furthermore, the Council subjected seven ministers of the Syrian government, who are allegedly associated with the human rights violations, to an asset freeze and a visa ban.

Syria has been part of the wider Arab Spring movement which began in early 2011 and has been riddled by violence ever since. Pro-democracy demonstrations have spread across the country since mid-March, resulting in a fierce government crackdown.

According to the most recent figures released by the United Nations in January, at least 5,400 people have been killed as a result of violence during the uprising. Syrian human rights and opposition activists say the figure has since surpassed 8,000 and includes hundreds of children.

The Syrian government has repeatedly claimed that violent acts against protesters have been carried out by 'terrorists dressed as soldiers,' although international observers have rejected these claims. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad previously admitted that mistakes were made, but claimed protesters were no longer being targeted.

At least one dead, four injured in Ohio high school attack

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 04:39 PM PST

CHARDON, Ohio (BNO NEWS) -- At least one student was killed on early Monday morning when a student opened fire at his high school in northeastern Ohio, police said. Local media said a second student later died at a local hospital.

The incident occurred at around 7:30 a.m. local time at Chardon High School, which is located in Geauga County, around 30 miles (48.2 kilometers) east of Cleveland. Initial reports indicate that the gunman entered the school's cafeteria in the morning and opened fire as the school day began but before the first period.

FBI and Geauga County Sheriff's officials said the 17-year-old alleged shooter later turned himself in and is currently in the custody of law enforcement officials, but his name was not immediately released.

Among the five Chardong High School students shot, three were airlifted to Cleveland for treatment at the MetroHealth Medical Center, while two were transported to Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. One student later died, and local media reports quoted sources as saying that a second student also passed away.

Chardon High School hosts around 1,150 students who were later evacuated at around 8:50 a.m. local time when a lockdown was lifted. They were taken to the Maple Elementary School which is across from the high school.

Some reports are indicating that students believe the shooter had specific targets and was not shooting at random, although few details have been made available about the attack. Local TV channels have interviewed students who named and identified the alleged shooter.

Nepal: At least 3 killed in Kathmandu bomb attack

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 04:34 PM PST

KATHMANDU, Nepal (BNO NEWS) -- At least three people were killed on Monday afternoon in a rare bomb attack in the capital of Nepal, officials said. Several others were injured.

The explosion took place outside the Nepal Oil Corporation offices in the Babar Mahal area of Kathmandu at round 1:05 p.m. local time and approximately 200 meters (656 feet) from Singha Durbar, the official seat of the Nepalese government.

According to the Hindustan Times, two people died immediately at the scene of the attack, while another later succumbed to wounds after being transferred to a hospital. In addition, seven others were reported injured as well.

The rare attack was later claimed by the alleged spokesperson of the Samyukta Jatiya Mukti Morcha (United Ethnic Liberation Front), a previously unknown group, who contacted local television channels and identified himself as Biswo Kranti.

Biswo claimed the attack was carried out after the price increase of petroleum products over the weekend.

Two Indonesian policemen burnt to death in North Sumatra

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 04:32 PM PST

JAKARTA, Indonesia (BNO NEWS) -- Two Indonesian police officers were burnt to death on the island of Sumatra after locals attacked forces trying to arrest a suspected illegal gambling operator, officials said on Monday.

Five police officers were trying to arrest a suspected illegal gambling operator, identified simply as 'K', in the village of Lau Bekeri in Kutalimbaru and Sei Glugur, which are located in Pancur Batu, North Sumatra, when they were blocked off and attacked by villagers.

Inspector General Saud Usman Nasution, Public Relations chief of Indonesia's National Police, told the Antara news agency that the suspect began shouting 'thief' while escaping arrest. Villagers reacted to the incident and began hurling stones against the police vehicle.

A group of about ten motorcycles then blocked the police vehicle and forced it to stop as it reached Glugur Rimbun road in Simpang Lonceng, Antara said.

Villagers went on to pull out the policemen from the vehicle and crowds began beating them. The police forces shouted, trying to identify themselves, but locals ignored them and then burnt the Kutaling Baru police Intelligence chief's vehicle, killing two policemen who were still inside.

Suicide attack at Afghan airport kills 9

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 04:03 PM PST

JALALABAD, Afghanistan (BNO NEWS) -- At least nine people were killed on early Monday morning when a suicide bomber hit an airport in eastern Afghanistan, apparently in retaliation for Qurans allegedly burned by U.S. troops. More than a dozen others were injured.

The attack occurred on Monday morning at the entrance of a NATO-led airfield near a highway in Jalalabad, a city in the eastern province of Nangarhar. Provincial officials said six civilians, two Afghan guards and an Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier were killed.

In addition to the fatalities, a spokesman for the governor's office said twelve people were injured in the attack, including two soldiers, one guard and nine civilians. Details about their conditions were not immediately released.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it was done in retaliation for the controversial Quran burning by U.S. troops at the Bagram Airbase. As a result, a series of violent protests have been carried out in which dozens of people have been killed, including four U.S. soldiers.

"A martyr attacker of the Islamic Emirate (Taliban) this morning drove up to the gates of the airport at dawn and slammed his car into the facility as the invading forces were changing from night to morning guard duty," said Mujahid, who identified the suicide attacker as local resident Mujahid Ahmadullah. "Monday's attack inflicted severe fatalities and injuries on the local puppets based nearby the facility."

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul said it condemns the attack in the strongest possible terms. "Our condolences go out to the families of the innocent Afghans killed in this attack, including the members of the Afghan National Security Forces who died while protecting a U.S. installation," a statement said. "We are grateful for their sacrifice. We also wish a speedy recovery to all who were injured."

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