Thursday, April 21, 2016

World News Briefs -- April 21, 2016

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives for during a summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia April 21, 2016. REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE

Reuters: Obama reaffirms U.S. to deter aggression against Gulf Arabs

The United States will deter and confront aggression against Gulf Arab monarchies, who continue to have concerns about threats from Iran, President Barack Obama said after meeting their leaders to iron out strains in their alliance.

Obama came to Saudi Arabia hoping to allay Gulf states' fears over Iranian influence and encourage them to douse sectarian tensions in an effort to confront the threat posed by jihadist militants like Islamic State.

"I reaffirmed the policy of the United States to use all elements of our power to secure our core interests in the Gulf region and to deter and confront external aggression against our allies and our partners," he said in Riyadh on Thursday after the summit with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria opposition figure says Assad has 'buried' cease-fire.

Russia defends military action in Aleppo region.

Syria conflict: 'Largest ever' siege evacuations carried out.

Obama says political progress needed before more Iraq aid.

Al-Sadr appeals for solution to Iraq's political crisis.

Yemen peace talks set to open in Kuwait, UN says.

Jerusalem bus blast: Hamas says member behind bombing.

Israeli PM to discuss with Russia's Putin closer military coordination.

Turkey Ergenekon: Court quashes 'coup plot' convictions.

ASIA

North Korea may have restarted tunneling at key nuclear site.

On alert: China deploys troops as North Korea plans another nuke test.

US official questions China's intentions in South China Sea.

Pakistan army sacks six senior officers amid corruption claims.

Afghanistan: Australian troops to remain for 3 more years, Air Vice Marshal Tim Innes says.

Japan faces fresh earthquake panic as 6.1 magnitude tremor hits coast near Fukushima nuclear plant.

Virtually no gov't rebuilding 1 year after Nepal quake.

AFRICA

Eastern Libyan military's warplanes hit Islamists in Derna. Islamic State fighters retreat from bases outside Derna, Libya.

S. Sudan, Ethiopia to launch joint military operation against Murle fighters.

South Sudan peace at risk - monitors.

Boko Haram luring young people with loans, Nigerian military says.

Ethiopia army 'locates children abducted from Gambella'.

Sepp Blatter 'offered Fifa role to Burundi president'.

South Africa's Jacob Zuma says no evidence of arms deal fraud.

EUROPE

NATO warns migrant smugglers 'shifting routes rapidly'.

Brussels bomber worked at Zaventem airport for 5 yrs – report.

Ukraine President: Sanctions against Russia must remain.

Spain heads towards new election as parties rule out last-minute deal.

Merkel faces rebellion over prosecution of comedian accused of insulting Erdogan.

'Hijab Day' at Paris university divides opinion.

Celebrations mark Queen's 90th birthday.

AMERICAS

Trump rails against delegate system; Clinton looks to Pa..

Brazil corruption investigators vow to keep digging.

Venezuela to ration electricity in power crisis.

Ecuador to tax rich to pay for earthquake damage. Ecuador hikes taxes as deadly quake compounds economic pain.

Mexico oil plant explosion: Death toll rises to 13.

Huge US-Mexico drugs tunnel found in San Diego. Half-mile tunnel found under US-Mexico border; 1 ton cocaine, 7 tons marijuana seized.

Marijuana legislation coming to Canada next spring.

Zika virus: 2.2 billion people in 'at risk' areas.

US Senate leaders in talks to approve Zika funding.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Cash-strapped ISIS selling own fighters' organs - report.

Uzbek al Qaeda battalion trains ‘commandos’ in Aleppo.

Obama to talk terrorism with European leaders.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Once a solar star, SunEdison goes bankrupt.

Tesla CEO Musk: almost 400,000 orders received for new Model 3.

Oil higher as IEA expects biggest non-OPEC output fall in 25 years.

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