Tuesday, July 1, 2014

World News Briefs -- July 1, 2014 (Evening Edition)


Ukraine Forces Attack Rebel Positions, Putin Growls -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Ukrainian forces struck at pro-Russian separatist bases in eastern regions with air and artillery strikes on Tuesday after President Petro Poroshenko announced he would not renew a ceasefire but go on the offensive to rid Ukraine of "parasites".

His decision quickly drew fire from Russian President Vladimir Putin who said Poroshenko had disregarded the advice of himself and German and French leaders. Putin said Poroshenko would now have to bear full responsibility for veering off the road to peace.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraqi rebel leader calls for 'holy war'.

Iraq lawmakers convene to form government to fight "caliphate". Iraq to call for new government as ISIS continues deadly march. New Iraqi parliament ends session without progress. Sunnis, Kurds shun Iraq parliament.

Barzani says Iraqi Kurds to vote on independence within 'months'.

Iran could provide Iraq with arms if requested: deputy minister.

Syrian foreign fighters’ vow: Endless war.

Kerry chides Iran ahead of Vienna nuclear talks, deadline looms.

'Hamas will pay': Israel hits back after teens found dead. Israel unleashes its revenge: Rockets are fired and Hamas member is shot dead as retaliation begins for three murdered teens.

Funeral held for slain Israeli settlers.

Israeli army: 14 rockets fired from Gaza.

Turkish PM seeking presidential post.

Saudi king names new intelligence chief, appoints former spy head as adviser and envoy.

ASIA

More than half million protest to demand democracy in Hong Kong.

Afghan election result delayed as fraud dispute deepens.

Japan's Cabinet approves larger military role. 'Stop war': Thousands protest in Japan over military expansion law change.

China says Japan should respect concerns on military.

China's Xi heads to Seoul with North Korea on his mind.

Japan, North Korea hold talks over missing Japanese.

Thousands stage Hong Kong pro-democracy march.

New Zealand wants Malaysia to act against diplomat over sex charge.

AFRICA

WHO: Ebola deaths in West Africa surge to 467.

Report: 58 killed in hospitals in S.Sudan conflict.

Clashes between Uganda army, CAR gunmen kill at least 17. Uganda clashes with Central Africa Republic's Seleka rebels.

Car bomb explodes at market in northeast Nigeria. Dozens reported killed by car bomb in Nigeria.

U.N. peacekeeper killed, 6 others injured in Mali blast.

Nigeria makes 1st arrest in girls' abductions.

South Africa renews apartheid land claims process.

South Africa hit by engineering strike.

EUROPE

Fighting engulfs key city as Ukraine truce ends. Ceasefire over, Ukraine forces attack rebel positions.

Russia says Kiev must renew ceasefire, end military operation.

EU not ready to immediately impose new sanctions on Russia: diplomats.

Russia’s ruble to bonds drop on Ukraine cease-fire ending.

US pressure on French banks ‘blackmail’ over warship sale, Putin says.

French police detain ex-president Sarkozy. French ex-President Sarkozy held over influence claims.

Eurozone unemployment remains high as economy lags.

European court upholds French ban on face veils.

NSA leaker Edward Snowden 'applies to extend asylum in Russia for another year'.

AMERICAS

New Panama President Varela offers gangs one-month amnesty.

Obama: I will bypass Congress to fix immigration.

Argentina risks default as set to miss bond payment. Argentina hits debt deadline, but not yet default.

Ecuador lawmakers propose unlimited presidential terms.

Argentina-Brazil rivalry too hot for Latin American Brotherhood.

Cuba seeks 15-year sentence for Canadian businessman.

America's evolving look: Census shows white deaths outpace births.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

ISIS chief calls on world’s Muslims to move to ‘Caliphate’ in Iraq, Syria.

US commander fears terrorism spillover in Europe.

Anti-terrorism laws 'hinder aid operations'.

How Boko Haram is beating U.S. efforts to choke its financing.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US stocks close at records; Dow near 17,000.

After BNP, U.S. targets range of firms in crackdown on illicit money flows.

Barclays made £1.4bn profits in Luxembourg – £100m for each worker.

Vatican bank's head to quit as shake-up bites, sources say.

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