Monday, July 14, 2014

World News Briefs -- July 14, 2014



Argentina Riot Police Clash With Fans After World Cup Loss (VIDEO, PHOTOS) -- RT

Disturbances have taken place in Buenos Aires after Argentina's national team lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Germany. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse angry fans.

Read more: Germany wins World Cup after 1-0 victory over Argentina (PHOTOS)

The clashes occurred in the center of the Argentinian capital, near the landmark Obelisk of Buenos Aires, where thousands of people peacefully gathered earlier to cheer for their team.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel's Gaza campaign in seventh day, amid rocket fire.

Pressure for ceasefire grows in week-old Gaza war.

Abbas to ask UN to put Palestine under international protection.

Iraq government talks delayed again as fighting rages. Deadlock blocks Iraqi leadership vote as ISIS makes gains toward Baghdad.

Iraq: Gunmen kill 'at least 29' in attack in Baghdad. 34 killed in militants' raid on alleged brothel in Baghdad.

Iraq Shia militia 'murdered prisoners' for fear they would join Islamic State.

Battle over Aleppo nears as Assad reasserts power.

Police: Syrian rebel's death was revenge killing.

Yemeni leader demands Shi'ite group give up captured city. Yemen tribesmen blow up vital oil pipeline.

Eight killed in blasts in Egypt's Sinai region.

Palestinian shot dead in West Bank clash.

No breakthrough in key Iran nuclear talks. Kerry, Zarif meet as nuclear deal deadline approaches. U.S., Iran say disputes remain in nuclear talks as deadline looms.

Russia, Saudi Arabia to sign civilian nuclear cooperation deal.

ASIA

Gunmen attack diving resort on Malaysia's Borneo island.

North Korea fires 100 artillery shells near border over US-South Korea naval exercises.

Thai junta's pledge to send back Myanmar refugees sparks concern.

Philippine leader's approval down on doubt over corruption effort.

Japan PM Abe wants summit with China at APEC.

China province offers up to $80,000 for tips on terrorists.

China's popular TV journalist taken by prosecutors. China begins criminal probe into three former top officials.

Samsung finds 'evidence' of child labour at China plant.

AFRICA

Clashes in northern Mali kill at least 30.

France to shift Mali troops to battle regional terrorism.

Libyan rival militias clash near Tripoli airport. Libya denounces deadly clashes near airport. Heavy fighting kills five in Libya's Benghazi.

Hundreds of foreigners holed up in South Sudan camps.

Boko Haram leader claims blast in Nigeria's Lagos. Boko Haram leader mocks campaign to free kidnapped girls.

Busting up Somali pirate attacks one ship at a time.

Ebola outbreak in West Africa now the largest on record. Ebola crisis in West Africa deepens; 500+ dead.

EUROPE

Moscow 'considering targeted strikes' on Ukraine.

NATO estimates Russia has 10,000-12,000 troops near Ukraine border.

France celebrates Bastille Day.

Clashes in Paris as thousands march against Israel offensive. Protesters scuffle with police at Paris synagogues.

Pope Francis: 'About 2%' of Catholic clergy paedophiles.

Costa Concordia wreck raised from under-sea platform.

Breakaway bull gores three men in closing Pamplona run.

AMERICAS

Congress to focus on US border crisis.

Mexico, Guatemala fast-track delivery of illegals to U.S..

Deadly dose: US labs close after mishandling highly infectious pathogens.

Venezuela is wreaking havoc on big companies.

Argentina not negotiating multimillion debt, say holdout creditors.

World Cup defeat leads to clashes in Buenos Aires. World Cup 2014: violence mars Argentina's victory celebration.

Brazil hands over World Cup to Russia at Rio’s Maracana Stadium.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. and Iraqis try to fragment extremist group.

US Attorney General Holder voices ‘extreme concern’ about terrorist bomb makers.

Islamic State leader al-Baghdadi formerly a U.S. captive.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

New development bank likely to top BRICS summit agenda.

Russia’s Rosneft to help Cuba explore offshore oil reserves.

Citigroup pay $7bn to US authorities over shoddy mortgages.

BIS chief fears fresh Lehman from worldwide debt surge.

World Cup final breaks Facebook and Twitter records.

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