Posts Tagged ‘warns’

World Bank warns of global growth slowdown (AP)

World Bank Chief Economist Justin Yifu Lin listens to a question from a reporter during a press conference on Global Economic Prospects at the World Bank Office in Beijing, China Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. The World Bank said a recession in Europe and weaker growth in India, Brazil and other developing countries will likely slow global economic growth. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)AP – The World Bank warned Wednesday of a possible slump in global economic growth and urged developing countries to prepare for shocks that could be more severe than the 2008 crisis.


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Iran warns Gulf Arabs on oil (AP)

In this photo released by Saudi Press Agency, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, center, is welcomed by an unidentified Saudi official, left, as Saudi crown prince Nayef bin Abdel-Aziz, right, looks on prior their meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. China's premier visits Saudi Arabia as part of six-day Mideast trip that also takes him to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The visit to the region runs from Jan. 14-19. Wen Jiabao is slated to discuss the Arab Spring uprising and talks are likely to also focus on the latest U.S. sanctions on Iran, a major oil exporter to China. (AP Photo/HO) EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALESAP – Iran warned Gulf Arab oil producers against boosting production to offset any potential drop in Tehran’s crude exports in the event of an embargo affecting its oil sales, the latest salvo in the dispute between the West and the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program.


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Tensions high, US warns Iran not to block shipping (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2012 file photo, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks at the Pentagon. Tensions flaring, the Obama administration warns Iran through public and private channels against any action that threatens the flow of oil from the Persian Gulf. Some experts fear the risk of open conflict with Tehran appears higher than at any point since President Barack Obama took office, perhaps from U.S. moves to enforce open shipping through the Strait of Hormuz or even a military strike from Israel.  (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)AP – Tensions rising by the day, the Obama administration said Friday it is warning Iran through public and private channels against any action that threatens the flow of oil from the Persian Gulf.


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Pakistan army warns of ‘consequences’ to PM charge (AP)

A broker is seen through a glass booth as he monitors share prices on an electronic board at the Karachi Stock Exchange on January 11, 2012. REUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN - Tags: BUSINESS)AP – Pakistan’s military warned Wednesday of “grievous consequences” for the country after the prime minister accused the army chief of violating the constitution, adding to a sense of crisis that some believe could end in the ouster of government.


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Pakistani court warns premier over graft probe (AP)

Pakistani security personnel inspect the site of explosion in Pakistani tribal area of Khyber near Peshawar, Pakistan on Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012. A bomb targeting a militia opposed to the Pakistani Taliban exploded in a market close to the Afghan border Tuesday, killing 25 people in the deadliest blast in the country in several months, officials said. (AP Photo/Mohammad Sajjad)AP – Pakistan’s Supreme Court warned on Tuesday it could dismiss the prime minister if he doesn’t initiate corruption proceedings against the president, turning the screw further on a weak government already under pressure from the powerful army.


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Philippine leader warns of possible terror attack (AP)

AP – The Philippine president has warned of a possible terrorist attack during an annual Catholic procession in Manila that may draw more than a million devotees.

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SKorea president warns NKorea against provocations (AP)

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak delivers a speech to the nation during his New Year's speech at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Lee opened the door Monday to possible nuclear talks with North Korea and warned the neighboring country to avoid any provocations, saying the Korean peninsula is at a crucial turning point.(AP Photo/ Yonhap, Jin Sung-chul) KOREA OUTAP – South Korea’s president opened the door Monday to possible nuclear talks with North Korea and warned the neighboring country to avoid any provocations, saying the Korean peninsula is at a crucial turning point.


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