Monday, June 10, 2019

World News Briefs -- June 10, 2019 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: Trump ready to slap more tariffs on China after G20 meeting

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was ready to impose another round of punitive tariffs on Chinese imports if he cannot make progress in trade talks with China’s President at a Group of 20 summit later this month.

Since two days of talks to resolve the U.S.-China trade dispute last month in Washington ended in a stalemate, Trump has repeatedly said he expected to meet President Xi Jinping at the June 28-29 summit in Osaka, Japan. China has not confirmed any such meeting.

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MIDDLE EAST

Russian jets kill at least 25 in north-western Syria: rescuers.

Hundreds of mourners attend funeral of Syrian goalkeeper who became figurehead of the opposition before being killed by Bashar al-Assad's forces.

Iran has accelerated enrichment of uranium, IAEA says.

Germany fights to salvage Iran nuclear deal as deadline looms.

System to circumvent US sanctions on Iran ready soon: German FM.

Iran urges Europe to normalise economic ties with it or face consequences.

Iran gears up for high-stakes diplomacy amid tension with US.

Iran's foreign minister warns US 'cannot expect to stay safe'.

Turkey condemns Iceland over 'mistreatment' of football team.

Saudi Arabia reportedly seeks death penalty for teen, Amnesty labels move 'appalling'.

ASIA

Hong Kong pushes bill allowing extraditions to China despite biggest protest since handover.

Hundreds of North Korean public execution sites identified: survey.

China, Hong Kong double down on extradition bill.

China blames U.S. for Hong Kong protests.

United Nations warns of high civilian casualties in Afghanistan.

Kazakhstan elects Tokayev as Nazarbayev successor as hundreds protest.

Remains of 'Western' soldier found in DMZ, South Korea military says.

Pakistan's former President Zardari arrested for money laundering.

Indonesia warns of further eruptions after volcano spews ash.

Kim Dotcom fights US extradition in New Zealand’s top court.

AFRICA

Top U.S. diplomat for Africa to travel to Sudan to urge talks: State Department.

Mali: Nearly 100 die in attack on Dogon village.

Sudan's military blames protesters for deadly crackdown.

Militiamen in Sudan raped men and women, says eyewitness.

Sudanese businesses shut in strike against military rulers.

Sudan deports three freed rebel leaders after talks collapse: source.

US army vehicle damaged in mine explosion in Niger.

After price hike demo, Liberia protest coalition issues demands.

Rwanda re-opens border with Uganda to trucks for 12 days.

EUROPE

Greek president approves Tsipras call for snap election.

Turkey slams alleged Cypriot arrest warrants against crew.

10 candidates running in Brexit-dominated UK leadership race.

UK Conservatives start race to replace Theresa May.

U.S., EU urge Moldova to use 'restraint' as its president is removed from power.

Russian newspapers Vedomosti, Kommersant and RBK unite to protest journalist Ivan Golunov's drug charges.

Exclusive: American banker and Putin ally dealt in access and assets, emails reveal.

UK economy hit by 'dramatic' fall in car output.

Salvage crews aim to lift boat sunk in Danube with 28 dead.

Francis wants first papal visit to Iraq.

AMERICAS

Trump threatens tariffs if China’s Xi doesn’t meet with him. US President Donald Trump ‘perfectly happy’ to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods if talks fail to progress, Steven Mnuchin says.

Company part-owned by Jared Kushner got $90m from unknown offshore investors since 2017.

California to be first state to provide healthcare to undocumented immigrants.

Trump threatens more tariffs on Mexico over part of immigration deal.

Relief at US-Mexico border after tariff climbdown.

Central Americans pursue US dream despite Mexico crackdown.

Hundreds protest in Vancouver against Hong Kong extradition plans.

Thousands march in Haiti to demand president's resignation.

Venezuela crisis: Border with Colombia reopens after four months.

Helicopter crashes on roof of NYC skyscraper; pilot killed.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

UK intelligence cracked open alleged Hezbollah-linked ‘bomb factory’ in London - Report.

ISIL expands its reach in Afghanistan, threatening the West.

No way to verify if PoK terror camps closed, will continue to maintain strict vigil: Gen Rawat.

Syria Kurds hand over French, Dutch orphans from ISIL families.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US stocks climb after US suspends tariffs on Mexican goods.

G-20 leaders express 'serious concerns' about trade tensions.

In historic first, G20 weighs ageing as global risk.

China warns tech giants after US Huawei ban: report.

Raytheon and United Technologies announce merger.

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