Monday, December 10, 2018

World News Briefs -- December 10, 2018 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: To quell unrest, France's Macron speeds up tax cuts but vows no U-turn

PARIS (Reuters) - France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced wage rises for the poorest workers and tax cuts for pensioners in further concessions meant to defuse weeks of often violent protests that have challenged his authority.

In his first national address following France’s worst unrest for years, Macron sought to restore calm and struck a humble tone after accusations his governing style and economic policies were fracturing the country.

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen’s warring sides negotiating truce for key port Hodeida.

UN proposes Yemen rebels share control of key port with government.

U.N. agencies warn aid is needed to save lives in Yemen.

State Department: Discontinuing support for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen would send ‘wrong message’.

Iraq celebrates one year since 'victory' against IS.

GCC summit ends without roadmap to resolve ongoing crisis.

Saudis reject extradition as alleged last moments of Jamal Khashoggi detailed .

Israel: Second Hezbollah tunnel discovered.

Israeli brass to brief Russian military on Hezbollah tunnels

ASIA

China ups pressure as bail hearing resumes for top tech exec.

US sanctions 3 North Korean officials for human rights abuse.

North and South Korea complete joint survey on waterway.

‘Major fiscal surgery’ needed to stop China growth rate dropping below 6 per cent in first half of 2019, economist says.

China summons US ambassador over Huawei CFO's arrest.

China cracks down on unofficial Christian church.

Chinese tourists and international students help drive asylum claims in Australia up 311 per cent.

Urjit Patel: India's central bank governor resigns.

‘Your daughter should have been safe here’: NZ's apology to family of Grace Millane.

AFRICA

In Zimbabwe’s crisis, ‘we cannot talk of Christmas anymore’.

Egypt restricts yellow vests sales to avoid copycat protests.

Armed group blocks key oil field in Libya.

Political feuding and corruption leave Africa’s Guinea-Bissau vulnerable to falling back into a gang haven, ‘narco-state’.

Somali MPs aim to impeach president over Ethiopia, Eritrea 'deals'.

Togo protests turn deadly after government crackdown.

Tanzania President Magufuli comes under attack over censorship.

DR Congo's Kabila does not rule out contesting 2023 poll.

Egypt frees British student arrested on spying charge.

Egypt casts doubt on video of naked Danish couple on Pyramid.

EUROPE

Macron vows tax relief, urges calm in bid to quell protests. French President Emmanuel Macron announces €100 rise in minimum wage after protests.

France: More than 1,200 in custody after 'yellow vest' riots.

France tells Trump to stop interfering in its politics.

Kremlin slams rumors about Russia’s alleged involvement in France’s Yellow Vests.

Brexit deal in turmoil as May postpones Parliament vote. Theresa May delays vote on Brexit deal.

Theresa May postpones Brexit deal vote. May ‘to delay’ crucial Brexit vote, media says, hours after EU’s top court said UK can unilaterally scrap divorce from the bloc.

UK can halt Brexit unilaterally, EU court rules. Court: It's not too late for Britain to stay in EU.

Armenia PM Nikol Pashinian's alliance wins by landslide.

Anti-Semitism pervades European life, says EU report.

Russian serial killer found guilty of 56 further murders.

AMERICAS

Russian spy who infiltrated US rifle association expected to plea-bargain.

Trump defends campaign contribution as 'private transaction' 'done correctly'.

Trump floating Mark Meadows for White House chief of staff: reports. Trump chief of staff: Speculation mounts over job.

US Senate faces off with Trump over Khashoggi this week. US Senator Rubio slams White House on Khashoggi after report Kushner counselled prince.

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro further consolidates power in municipal vote.

China increases pressure on US, Canada over Huawei executive's arrest.

Vancouver police investigate break-in attempt at family home of Huawei’s Sabrina Meng Wanzhou; suspects fled after being confronted by resident.

Illegal mining in Amazon rainforest has become an 'epidemic'.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US airstrike outside Somalia's capital kills 4 al-Shabab.

Women make better recruiters for ISIS and far-right terror groups 'because of their empathy and soft approach', study finds.

After defeat in Iraq, ISIS fights on in last enclave in Syria.

Nadia Murad: One woman's fight against Islamic State.

Iraq marks one year since 'victory' against IS.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Stocks struggle higher as markets remain volatile; oil drops.

US sets 'hard deadline' for China trade talks.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey criticised for 'tone deaf' Myanmar tweets.

Ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn charged with underreporting pay by more than $60m.

Australia: Facebook, Google face crackdown as ACCC calls out their market dominance.

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