Tuesday, September 25, 2018

World News Briefs -- September 25, 2018



BBC: Trump at UN: Iran 'sowing chaos, death, destruction'

US President Donald Trump has attacked the Iranian leadership, accusing it of sowing "chaos, death and destruction" across the Middle East.

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, he defended his decision to abandon the nuclear deal.

Mr Trump also boasted that his administration had accomplished "more than almost any" other in US history.

His words were greeted with laughter but he laughed back, saying: "Didn't expect that reaction."

The United States was stronger, richer and safer, he insisted.

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MIDDLE EAST

Hodeidah battle still in full swing as Yemen Army tries to push to port city center.

Saudi-UAE alliance to open humanitarian corridors in Yemen.

Russia upgrades Syria's defense system in blow to Israel.

Benjamin Netanyahu warns Vladimir Putin against upgrading Syria's anti-aircraft defenses.

Israel to keep fighting Iran in Syria, coordinating with Russia: Netanyahu.

New Iran video threatens Israel, Gulf states with missile strikes and 'heavy punishment' following parade attack. Iran threatens Saudi Arabia after Iran parade attack.

Iran arrests 'separatists' behind deadly Ahvaz parade attack.

5 nations, EU dodge U.S. sanctions with system to trade with Iran.

Trump says there’s no plan to meet with ‘lovely’ Iran president.

World Bank warns Gaza economy is 'collapsing'.

ASIA

Seven Pakistani soldiers, nine militants dead in firefight, military says.

U.S. accuses Myanmar military of 'planned and coordinated' Rohingya atrocities.

President Trump strikes softer tone on North Korea at United Nations.

Afghan military officers 'go missing after training in US'.

Philippines senator Antonio Trillanes arrested after weeks holed up in Senate.

China reveals its new party line: We're trying to save the world from the US.

Beijing accuses Sweden of racism amid escalating diplomatic row.

AFRICA

Ethiopia detains 1,200 after deadly Addis Ababa clashes.

WHO warns of 'perfect storm' in Congo Ebola outbreak.

Niger hit by unprecedented spate of child deaths: MSF.

Angola: Ex-president's son detained over $1.5 billion corruption case.

War-weary Mozambicans yearn to leave Malawi haven.

U.S. diplomat found dead in Madagascar, suspect in custody.

South Sudanese doctor wins prestigious UN prize for lifetime spent tending to refugees.

EUROPE

Stefan Lofven: Sweden's parliament ousts prime minister.

Angela Merkel rejects UK Brexit proposal.

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she trusts President Trump.

Kremlin in shock as Russians reject hand-picked candidates for third week in a row.

High hopes for Germany's UN Security Council membership.

German Catholic Church reveals scale of sexual abuse.

Roman Abramovich posed threat to public security, Swiss police said.

AMERICAS

The Latest: Trump’s UN speech draws blank stares, laughter.

Donald Trump to meet with US Deputy Attorney-General Rod Rosenstein amid resignation reports.

Peru wants no military solution on Venezuela: president.

Bolsonaro could drag Brazil back into dictatorship, cultural legends warn.

Nicaragua issues arrest warrant for opposition leader.

Chile announces aid plan for indigenous Mapuche region.

Argentina's central bank boss Luis Caputo quits after three months.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Iran says 'jihadist separatists' behind attack as probe points to IS.

Nearly 170 charged with forming 'Bahrain Hezbollah'.

Saudi Arabia accused of turning a blind eye to international terrorism financing by global watchdog.


ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil prices hit four-year-high of $82 amid looming Iran sanctions.

China: U.S. holding 'knife' at Beijing's neck in trade war.

Barrick buys Randgold for $6B to form world's largest gold miner.

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