Monday, November 18, 2013

World News Briefs -- November 18, 2013 (Evening Edition)

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L) and Iran's President Hassan Rouhani. RT

Putin Tells Iran's Leader Of "Real Chance" For Nuclear Deal -- Reuters

* Putin, Lavrov optimistic before nuclear talks resume
* France has told Israel it won't give Tehran an easy deal
* Iran's Rouhani warns against "excessive demands"
* EU's Ashton says any deal must be a good one (Adds quotes from Rouhani, Lavrov, Ashton)

MOSCOW, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran's Hassan Rouhani on Monday there was a "real chance" for a nuclear deal, two days before Tehran resumes talks with world powers, hoping to end a decade-long standoff over its atomic programme.

Russia is one of six world powers negotiating a proposal that would ease sanctions on Tehran if it suspends some parts of a programme that many countries, particularly in the West, fear is aimed at developing nuclear weapons capability.

Read more ....

MIDDLE EAST

Lebanese border town receives 12,000 refugees in days as key battle looms.

Assad gaining ground in Syrian civil war.

4 Syrian generals among 31 dead in rebel bomb attack.

Top Syrian rebel commander Abdul Qadir al-Saleh dies.

Syrian air defenses ‘harass’ Turkish aircraft by putting them under radar lock: General Staff.

Putin tells Iran's leader of 'real chance' for nuclear deal.

Iranian dissidents say Iran has built secret new nuclear site.

Israel steps up rhetoric ahead of Iran talks.

Netanyahu to lobby world powers against Iran nuclear deal.

Eight police killed in south Yemen ambush.

Saudi denies contact with Israel on Iran.

Palestinians cast first-ever vote in U.N. General Assembly.

ASIA

Nepal election puts Maoists, and a nation’s disillusion, in spotlight.

Draft security pact with U.S. is headed to Afghan assembly of tribal and civil leaders.

Humanitarian crisis looms in Philippines.

Philippines' Aquino 'tempted to despair' at typhoon toll.

Japanese Air Force put on alert after Russian bomber fly-by.

Pakistan plans to try former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for ‘high treason’.

Indonesia recalls its Australian ambassador alleging phone-taps on President Yudhoyono.

New Maldives leader vows stability after crisis, protests.

Summit ends amid demands for war crimes inquiry against Sri Lanka.

AFRICA

Protesters rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square against security forces.

Beefed-up Somalia peacekeepers may renew offensive on al Shabaab.

Nigeria: 29 Islamists killed in two raids. Soldiers raid Boko Haram stronghold in Nigeria.

Chad starts military campaign against rebels in Darfur.

Libyan militia expelled from capital.

Libya spy chief Mustafa Nuh freed 'by Zintan militia'. Military chief in Libya's Benghazi escapes assassination.

Sudan says it killed deputy Darfur rebel leader.

Britain suspends aid to Malawi over corruption and whistleblower murder.

Government: Mandela remains in stable, critical condition. Nelson Mandela now unable to speak.

EUROPE

Greece resumes talks with European lenders amid anger over austerity.

Merkel urges explanation over 'grave' US spy claims.

Kosovo's Serbs vote again after poll violence.

Irish President Higgins to make first state visit to UK.

France's Hollande in Israel for Iran-focused visit.

Manhunt after gun attacks in Paris.

Russia seeks clues over plane crash that killed 50. Russia crash jet 'fell vertically'.

Russian court grants bail to activist held over Greenpeace Arctic protest.

Ukraine stops buying Russian gas.

Vatican tasks outside firm EY to check finances.

Germany to vote in favour of more women in the boardroom.

AMERICAS

Haiti protesters vow to drive president from power.

Obama to brief senators as Iran talks resume.

Argentina's Fernandez eases back to presidential duties after surgery: government.

Toronto Mayor challenges critics to new election. Toronto council poised to strip mayor of powers.

After a year of talks, Colombia, rebels inch toward peace.

Chile election: Bachelet and Matthei go to second round.

Incredible pictures of Midwest tornado devastation after SIXTY twisters killed eight people and destroyed Illinois town.

Welcome to Honduras, the most dangerous country on the planet.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

‘Al-Qaeda bioweapons expert’ secretly held for 3 years in Israel with no trial.

Militant behind Volgograd suicide bombing killed in Russia's Dagestan.

Counter-Terrorism: The sest friend and worst enemy of Islamic terrorists.

U.S. drone strikes down since curbs were imposed.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Facebook, still dominant, strives to keep cachet.

Google reaches privacy settlement with 37 states.

Yahoo to add encryption to all services in wake of NSA spying revelations.

US stocks resume rise with Dow clearing 16,000; S&P 500 above 1,800.

Dubai Air Show: Boeing leads order books race.

Virtual currencies vulnerable to money laundering: U.S. Justice.

No comments: