Tuesday, June 3, 2014

World News Briefs -- June 3, 2014



Ukrainian Official Issues Warning as Fighting Continues in East -- Voice of America

Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov is urging people in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine to stay indoors because of fighting between government forces and pro-Russian separatists.

Avakov gave the warning Tuesday to those in Slovyansk and the nearby cities of Kramatorsk and Krasny Liman.

The violence Tuesday comes a day after hundreds of heavily armed separatists attacked a government facility near the Russian border, triggering a daylong battle that left as many as seven people dead.

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MIDDLE EAST

Amid war and shelling, Syrians vote for president. Syrians vote with little contest expected for Assad.

Iran claims victory with Assad’s anticipated win in Syrian election.

At least 120 dead in clashes in Yemen.

Deadly attacks and shelling hit Iraq.

UN probe of Iran nuke program may slow Iran talks.

US to work with Palestinian unity government.

Israel ‘deeply disappointed’ at Obama’s embrace of Hamas-backed government.

Turkish PM says foreign media brings chaos.

Turkey lifts block on access to YouTube: official.

Apocalypse Tehran: Moment Iranian capital was hit by 150km/h dust wall which blacked out sun, killed five and injured 30.

ASIA

Tiananmen anniversary: China tightens crackdown. China defends Tiananmen crackdown on eve of 25th anniversary.

China shrugs off security concerns on new link to restless west.

China-Vietnam naval confrontation escalates.

Tension along Bangladesh-Myanmar border.

Thai coup leaders warn against making 'Hunger Games' sign.

Leading Pakistani politician arrested in London. Karachi in fear after Altaf Hussain arrest.

Japan says Abe may visit North Korea.

AFRICA

Islamist militia help new Libyan PM seize office amid turmoil, election dispute.

DR Congo: UN and partners renew call for surrender of Rwandan rebel group.

Somalia risks growing food insecurity.

'I will never allow destruction of South Sudan' - Salva Kiir

Egypt's police seek ability to monitor social media for signs of dissent.

Nigeria: Australia offers SAS troops to help rescue students taken by Boko Haram.

Congo: War criminals are in charge.

Striking S.African mine union considers government wage proposal.

EUROPE

Ukraine military launches offensive against rebels.

Over 180 killed in special op against protesters in southeastern Ukraine – Kiev.

Obama offers military help to eastern Europe allies worried by Russia. US unveils $1bn Europe security plan.

Poland hopes for Obama’s assurance on Russian aggression.

Ukraine's Yatsenyuk urges EU to block Russia's South Stream pipeline.

Inauguration of Ukraine's Poroshenko set for June 7.

Putin to meet Merkel during D-Day visit, no plans to meet Obama.

Spanish politicians lay out abdication timetable. Spain's Prince Felipe set to become king after June 18 -speaker.

Ex-Syria fighter arrested over Belgium museum killings.

AMERICAS

Obama defends swap of Taliban for American P.O.W.

Cuban spy calls for prisoner swap, like with Taliban.

Venezuela must play fair and release airlines' money: IATA.

Children flooding over southern border deemed ‘urgent,’ but Obama offers no plan.

Teen unemployment in major U.S. cities tops 50 percent.

Countdown to 2014 World Cup in Brazil: Day 10.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

White House defends release of Taliban detainees, Afghans upset.

Taliban leader touts Gitmo prisoner swap as ‘great victory’.

American suicide bomber in Syria raises fears for U.S..

Yemen: Al Qaeda suffers a major defeat.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Russia, China agree on cooperation in monetary policy.

Apple takes on Dropbox and WhatsApp with integrated apps.

France says mooted BNP Paribas' $10 billion U.S. fine 'unreasonable'.

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