Tuesday, March 21, 2017

World News Briefs -- March 21, 2017



DW: US bans large electronics on some flights from Middle East, Africa

US officials are placing restrictions on passengers' carry-on items for some flights from the Middle East and North Africa. Items larger than a mobile phone would be banned due to unspecified security concerns.

US President Donald Trump's administration confirmed on Tuesday that it is imposing new restrictions on travelers coming into the United States from 10 airports located mainly in the Middle East and North Africa.

The Department of Homeland Security will now require people flying to the United States from airports in eight countries - Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Morocco and Qatar - to check electronic devices larger than a cell phone such as tablets, laptops, cameras and portable DVD players.

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MIDDLE EAST

Trump pledges to speed up support in fight against Islamic State, Iraqi leader says. Donald Trump meets Haider al-Abadi at White House.

Iraq forces gain ground, deploy snipers in Mosul.

Syria conflict: Rebels launch fresh Damascus assault. Rebels launch second Damascus attack in three days.

Syria war: Russia denies aiding Kurds to set up a military base.

Khamenei fleshes out 'Made in Iran' vision.

Erdogan vows Turkey will 'review relations with EU'.

Hamas aims to improve international image with new program.

Israel: Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine 'killed by own men'.

ASIA

North Korea nuclear programme in 'new phase': IAEA.

Afghan official: Attack kills 6 from intelligence service.

Ex-guerrilla wins E. Timor presidential poll: early count.

North Korea burns US aircraft carrier, bomber in propaganda video.

Trump administration considering broad sanctions toward North Korea: report. Tillerson briefs Trump on North Korea options.

Ousted S Korean President Park Geun-hye faces prosecutors.

South Korea complains to WTO over China’s response to anti-missile system.

China's Xi calls for peace in meeting with Netanyahu.

AFRICA

UN: Millions on verge of famine in Somalia.

Cameroon expelled 2,600 Nigerians fleeing Boko Haram: UN.

East Libyan forces accused of Benghazi executions.

EU roadmap for Libya to stem flow of sea migrants.

Mass graves in Central Congo bear witness to growing violence.

Africa's new sovereign debt crisis.

Chad's ancient Ennedi cave paintings defaced.

EUROPE

6,000 people rescued from the Mediterranean.

Merkel clear that Erdogan 'Nazi' jibes must stop.

Kremlin mum on potential Putin-Tillerson meeting in Moscow.

Russia to pay off balance of Soviet-era debt within 45 days.

Russia accused of hindering UK money laundering investigations.

French minister Bruno Le Roux hit by summer jobs revelations.

French rocket launch delayed by labor protest.

Northern Ireland Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness dies, aged 66. Martin McGuinness: Sinn Féin politician dies aged 66.

AMERICAS

Supreme Court pick Gorsuch would have 'no difficulty' ruling against Trump.

Ivanka Trump to get own White House office in expanding role.

Venezuela's socialist leaders seize bakeries in 'bread war'.

Two guards killed in riot at Guatemalan youth detention center. Guatemala police rescue hostages from rioting youth jail inmates.

Asylum seekers intercepted entering Canada illegally increase.

No cardboard cut-outs of Trudeau, Canada diplomats told.

Closures along iconic California highway hit tourism.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Experts criticize US electronic devices ban on some flights from Middle East.

EXCLUSIVE: 9/11 families sue Saudi Arabia, accuse the U.S. ally of complicity in the terrorist attacks.

Former CIA captive appeals Guantanamo trial to Supreme Court.


ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Rich get even richer: Forbes’ global list shows record 2,043 billionaires.

Forbes 2017 billionaires list: Donald Trump drops 220 spots, Gina Rinehart skyrockets to 69.

Google promises to take action on 'hateful' content.

BMW logs new record, but drops behind Mercedes.

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