January 30 News international

Monday 30 January, 2012.

TOP STORY US will take steps to stop Iran from developing nuke weapon: Panetta US will take every possible step to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear-capable state, Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said. HEADLINES Putin promises Russia 'new economy' after protests  Prime Minister Vladimir Putin promised on Monday to build a "new economy" in Russia as he admitted its prosperity was still held back by a litany of ills despite his 12-year domination of the country. Syria clashes kill 6 troops, 4 civilians: activists  Armed clashes killed six members of Syria's security forces and four civilians on Monday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Syrian troops storm areas near capital ofDamascus In dozens of tanks and armoured vehicles, Syrian troops have stormed rebellious areas near the capital, shelling neighbourhoods that have fallen under the control of army dissidents and clashing with fighters. Low turnout for Egypt's upper house election  Low turnout was witnessed on Sunday in Egypt's landmark election for the upper house of parliament, seen as a key step towards civilian rule after the end of a three-decade dictatorship by the Mubarak regime last year. AFRICA & SOUTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE NORTH AMERICA SOUTH ASIA WEST ASIA

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