Friday, April 10, 2015

World News Briefs -- April 10, 2015 (Evening Edition)



Daily Mail: Obama and Castro to have a substantive 'discussion' tomorrow at Panama summit - the first in more than 50 years between U.S. and Cuban leaders

* Ahead of an anticipated run-in this weekend in at the seventh Summit of the Americas, the two presidents spoke by phone on Wednesday
* The two nations' top diplomats held talks at a Panama City hotel on Thursday night, the first meeting of its kind in as many years
* White House had said a private meeting was not on the books but they could have an unscripted 'interaction' on the sidelines of the event
* Adviser to Obama said Friday: 'We don't have a formal meeting scheduled at a certain time, but we anticipate they will have a discussion tomorrow'
* U.S. State Department has now recommended that Cuba betaken off the list of countries that sponsor terrorism - Obama is likely to approve

U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro will have a substantive 'discussion' tomorrow at a regional summit the two men are attending this weekend in Panama, the White House said Friday.

It will be the first time in more than 50 years that leaders from the previously estranged countries will have had a lengthy in-person exchange.


MIDDLE EAST

U.S., allies conduct nine air strikes in Iraq, seven in Syria.

Islamic State attacks Iraqi provincial capital.

After Damascus move, Islamic State attacks rivals near Aleppo.

UN warns of potential massacre in Syria's Yarmouk refugee camp.

PLO rejects Syrian military action in Yarmouk camp.

No breakthrough at Russia-mediated Syrian peace talks.

Yemen conflict leaves nearby countries increasingly stretched as thousands flee.

Red Cross rushes emergency aid to Yemen.

Ayatollah’s doubts place cloud over Iran nuke deal.

U.S. targets Iran's record on women's rights at United Nations.

Erdogan won't restore Egyptian ties 'until Morsi freed'.

ASIA

Taliban suffers 'heavy casualties' in Badakhshan.

At least three civilians killed in Afghan attack on NATO convoy. Suicide bombs, roadside blast kill 15 Afghan civilians.

Pakistan frees suspected Mumbai attack mastermind.

Pakistan's parliament votes against entering Yemen conflict. Pakistan votes to say out of Yemen conflict as aid arrives.

India orders 36 Rafale fighter jets from France.

Myanmar leaders in rare talks with Aung San Suu Kyi.

Malaysia toughens sedition law penalties.

7 hurt in car bomb on tourist island in southern Thailand.

Obama says concerned China using muscle in South China Sea. U.S. says Chinese activity in South China Sea causes regional 'anxiety'.

Greenpeace bank accounts frozen by Indian government.

Ambassador: US handed Cambodia to 'butcher' 40 years ago.

AFRICA

Mugabe tells S.Africa media: 'I don't want to see a white man'.

One protester killed in clashes at UN base in C. Africa.

Somalia puts bounty on al-Shabab leaders.

After attack and backlash, Kenya faces battle to win over Muslims.

Boko Haram kills 71 Chadian soldiers.

Boko Haram resorts to kidnappings. Boko Haram, ousted from towns and camps, still killing.

Nigerians to vote for powerful governors in state elections.

Ghana oil refinery breakdown a symbol of economic woes.

Libya risks long war, extremists rise as talks drag on.

Dozens of athletes killed in Morocco road collision.

UN: Ebola still global emergency despite big drop in cases.

EUROPE

Nordic nations agree on defense cooperation against Russia.

War and poverty bring doubt to heartland of Ukraine's pro-Europe revolt.

Ukraine military, rebels accuse each other of increased attacks. Ukraine military, rebels accuse each other of increased attacks.

I killed 15 prisoners of war in Ukraine, claims Russian fighter.

Moscow accuses US, NATO of trying to invent new grounds for missile shield in Europe.

Nordic countries to step up defence cooperation over Russia.

Poland remembers Smolensk air crash amid controversy.

Greece dodges default with last minute IMF payment.

Greece wants Germany to pay $300 billion in reparations for Nazi occupation.

Prostitutes protest closing Amsterdam 'window' brothels.

AMERICAS

Venezuela inflation seen pushing 200% as rationing deepens.

Colombia FARC rebels say they cannot be judged as 'common criminals'.

Obama, Castro discuss ties, to meet at summit amid U.S.-Cuba detente.

White House: Obama, Castro spoke by phone before Americas Summit. President Obama, Cuban leader Raul Castro expected to meet on Saturday.

Obama set for key Castro meeting in Panama. Obama hints at Cuba breakthrough as he flies south for Raúl Castro meeting.

US and Cuba hold highest-level meeting in over 50 years.

Raul Castro’s tough demands raise doubts, but Obama remains optimistic for U.S.-Cuba relations.

Clinton to announce presidential bid on Sunday: Democratic official. Sources: Hillary Clinton to launch presidential campaign on Sunday.

Britain and Argentina summon each other's ambassadors in Falklands row.

Argentina to sue British oil firms drilling near Falklands.

Petrobras has 'cleaned up' corruption, Brazil's Rousseff says.

Victims of Iran hostage crisis demand compensation in nuclear deal.

US marks 150th anniversary of Civil War's end.

Argentine judge issues arrest warrant for Justin Bieber. Interpol notice requested for Bieber.

Convicted Boston bomber's death penalty phase to begin April 21.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Kansas man arrested in bomb plot in support of Islamic State: U.S..

State Department recommends removing Cuba from terrorism list: Senate source.

US plans for anti-Islamic State training drawing skepticism.

Russian warns of Islamic State's influence in Russia.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

The Apple watch is here: First buyers react (video).

Nikkei hits 20,000 level for first time in 15 years.

Oil rises towards $58, heads for weekly gain as Iran supports.

GE exits lending business, approves $50 billion stock buyback.

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