Thursday, June 5, 2014

World News Briefs -- June 5, 2014



G7 Leaders Warn Russia Of Fresh Sanctions Over Ukraine -- BBC

Leaders of the G7 industrial nations meeting in Brussels say they are prepared to impose further sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.

A joint statement condemned Moscow for its "continuing violation" of Ukraine's sovereignty.

The G7 summit is the first since Russia was expelled from the group following its annexation of Crimea in March.

On Thursday, leaders are discussing the global economic outlook, climate change and development issues.

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MIDDLE EAST

Deadly fighting erupts in Iraq's Samarra. ISIS takes control of areas in central Iraqi city. Iraq dislodges insurgents from city of Samarra with airstrikes.

Attack on south Yemen checkpoint leaves 14 dead.

Khamenei: US no longer considering military intervention against Iran's nuclear program. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, says 'military attack is not a priority for Americans now'.

Israel says Iran giving 'false explanations' to U.N. nuclear inquiry.

New Israeli settlement expansion condemned.

Rolling Stones to perform in Israel despite pressure from Pink Floyd members to cancel.

Gaza servants scuffle in unity government salary dispute.

ASIA

Hope, risk surround Japan-N. Korea abduction deal.

Thirty Baluch rebels killed in Pakistan gunbattle.

Philippines reports Chinese ship movement around disputed reefs.

China sentences nine to death for terrorism in Xinjiang. China sentences 81 in Xinjiang for terrorism.

China says 29 arrested in anti-terror crackdown.

China and US in spat over Tiananmen.

Video shows Chinese ship hitting, sinking Vietnamese boat.

World leaders 'deeply concerned' about Asia maritime tensions.

AFRICA

Boko Haram militants slaughter at least 200 civilians in Nigeria, witnesses say. Nigeria: Hundreds killed in Nigeria militant attack. Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Maiduguri 'preachers kill dozens'. Suspected militants kill 42 in northeast Nigeria: police.

Cameroon villages fear Boko Haram infiltration.

Rwanda 'protecting M23 DR Congo rebels'.

Kenya: US Embassy increases defenses amid threat.

Libya's Supreme Court declares PM's election illegal.

Guinea Ebola death toll rises above 200.

Sudan: Woman appeals 'apostasy' death sentence.

EUROPE

G7 holds off from further Russia sanctions. Obama, top European allies conferring on Ukraine.

Obama: Russia must open talks with Ukraine.

Kiev’s use of heavy weapons in crackdown violates international law – Russia.

Around 4,000 refugees flee from Ukraine to Russia – Medvedev.

Russia’s ambassador to Ukraine to attend Poroshenko inauguration – Moscow.

ECB imposes negative interest rate.

Switzerland freezing $1bn in assets of former Ukrainian and Egyptian presidents.

D-Day 70th anniversary: Ceremonies and staged landing held.

AMERICAS

Gunman kills 3 officers, remains at large in Canadian subdivision, police say. Moncton shooting leaves city under virtual siege as RCMP hunts Justin Bourque. Horror of Moncton shooting captured on social media.

Senators still concerned after briefing on Bergdahl swap. Bergdahl case shakes Democrats’ confidence in administration.

Bowe Bergdahl: Chuck Hagel defends US-Taliban deal.

Leaked images reveal children warehoused in crowded U.S. cells, border patrol overwhelmed.

Venezuela: opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez must stand trial, judge rules.

Venezuela's 'very weak' judiciary undermines rules of law: jurists group.

Colombian peace negotiator demands FARC hand in weapons.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda surge: Islamic radical groups skyrocketed since 2010, new study finds.

Analysis: Blowback from the Syrian jihad has begun.

Yemen says 500 al Qaeda militants, 40 soldiers killed in campaign.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Report: Twitter in talks to buy online music firm SoundCloud.

IMF: Containing China's financial risks a priority.

France steps in over fears of US fine against bank.

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