Monday, June 19, 2017

World News Briefs -- June 19, 2017 (Evening Edition)

Russia is now vowing to shoot down all coalition planes and drones west of the Euphrates with its advanced 'Growler' missile system - which covers most of the country

Daily Mail: 'We will retain the right to self defense' says White House after F-18 blasted Syrian fighter-bomber from the sky -and in teeth of Russian anger at kill

* US says an SU-22 operated by the Syrian regime was dropping bombs on the Syrian Democratic Forces when it was shot out of the sky
* Kremlin warned it would track US-led coalition aircraft in Syria as potential 'targets' and halted an incident-prevention hotline with Washington
* White House said Monday that it retains 'the right to self defense of coalition forces aligned against ISIS'
* Russia's foreign ministry accused Washington of failing to use a hotline before downing the plane near Raqqa, and called for a 'careful investigation'

The White House told Russia on Monday that it reserves 'the right to self defense' after the Kremlin warned it would track US-led coalition aircraft in Syria as potential 'targets' and halted an incident-prevention hotline with Washington after US forces downed a Syrian jet.

'I think that the escalation of hostilities among the many factions that are operating in this region doesn't help anybody,' White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said 'and the Syrian regime and the others in the regime need to understand that we will retain the right to self defense of coalition forces aligned against ISIS.'

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MIDDLE EAST

US working to relaunch military hotline with Russia.

U.S., Iran flex muscles in Syria deterrence, Russia warns Washington. Tensions rise in Syria as Russia, Iran send US warnings.

U.S.-backed SDF will retaliate if Syrian govt attacks again: spokesman.

Syria, Iraq troops link at border for first time in years.

Fresh Syria talks set for July 10 in Astana.

Iran calls missile attack on Syria militants a wider warning.

Netanyahu warns Iran after Syria missile strike.

Iraqi forces launch final assault on Islamic State-held Mosul Old City. Iraq forces push into Mosul Old City, warn IS 'surrender or die'.

Qatar demands 'blockade' lifted before Gulf crisis talks.

Expulsion of Qataris from Gulf states comes into effect.

Saudi-Turkish ties strained over differing views on Qatar.

Bahrain: Explosion kills policeman, wounds two in Diraz.

Israel begins to reduce electricity supplies to Gaza. Gaza: Ordinary people the victims as electricity supply becomes the latest weapon in Hamas, Fatah dispute.

ASIA

Japan investigates delay in reporting US Navy ship collision.

Six Thai soldiers killed by bomb in restive south.

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines launch naval patrols.

Japan’s premier says he intends to discuss Kuril Islands with Putin at G20 summit.

China bans more synthetic opioids blamed for US drug deaths.

South Korea vows to move away from nuclear power.

Singapore PM says sorry for family feud.

Australian escapes from Bali jail through 15m-long tunnel, police say.

AFRICA

Nearly 130 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean after shipwreck: IOM agency.

In Rome, C. Africa govt inks peace deal with rebel groups.

Egypt islands deal with Saudi pits government against courts.

Mali forces kill five militants involved in resort attack. 4 'jihadists' killed, 5 arrested after Mali resort attack. Four guests killed in Mali resort attack.

Suicide bombers kill 16 in NE Nigeria: emergency services.

US envoy assesses Darfur ahead of UN drawdown.

Somalia: Al-Shabaab launches attack on army outpost.

South Sudan has world's fastest growing number of displaced.

'Half' Nigeria food aid for Boko Haram victims not delivered.

Libya pumps most oil since 2013 on restart at Wintershall fields.

EUROPE

UK moves to ease tensions after van attack on London Muslims.

Car rams police vehicle on famed Paris avenue; attacker dies.

French elections: Emmanuel Macron wins strong parliamentary majority in second round. France’s Macron to reshuffle govt after huge parliament win. Real victory will be in 5 years, says Macron camp after election win.

London: Man drives into crowd of people leaving mosque; 1 dead. Man plows van into crowd by London mosque; 10 injured.

UK PM Theresa May vows to fight 'all forms of terrorism' in wake of London attack.

Grenfell Tower: 79 presumed dead in London fire. 79 now believed to have died in London high-rise fire.

So it begins: Britain kicks off Brexit negotiations with EU.

Mood in Germany, EU relaxed as Brexit talks begin.

EU extends Crimea sanctions, same seen for curbs on Russia.

Portuguese wildfires: government declares three days of mourning.

AMERICAS

Otto Warmbier, imprisoned in North Korea, dies in U.S..

Cellphone, internet outages reported across the U.S..

Trump lawyer says president not informed he is under investigation.

Mueller team lawyer brings witness-flipping expertise to Trump probes.

GOP considers cancelling August recess to salvage agenda.

Venezuela soldiers guard Chavez symbols in seething heartland.

Who bombed the Bogotá mall? Colombia offers reward in deadly blast.

Argentina movement mobilizes to fight violence against women.

Stunt driving, tax evasion, child abuse among allegations against foreign diplomats living in Canada.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaida-linked militants staged Mali resort attack; 5 dead.

Islamic State threat in Southeast Asia raises alarm in Washington.

A look at major extremist attacks in West Africa.

Google tightens measures to remove extremist content on YouTube.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Dow and S&P 500 close at records as tech stocks surge.

US regulators sue to block merger of fantasy sports sites.

Boeing launches new version of 737 jet.

Apple, Amazon CEOs to White House as Kushner initiative gets underway.

Boeing, Airbus seek to outdo each other at Paris Air Show.

2 comments:

fazman said...

Russia did not say they would shoot down coalition planes only that they will now track coalition aircraft in their area of operations thats a world away from a order to engage.

fazman said...

Russia did not say they would shoot down coalition planes only that they will now track coalition aircraft in their area of operations thats a world away from a order to engage.