Wednesday, July 9, 2014

World News Briefs -- July 9, 2014 (Evening Edition)



Israel Kills Dozens In Two Days Of Gaza Raids -- Al Jazeera

Hundreds of bombs shake Gaza, leaving 53 dead and hundreds injured, as Palestinian fighters fire rockets into Israel.

At least 53 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip in two days of Israeli air raids, as Israel's army mobilised on the border for a possible ground invasion.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health on Wednesday said another 465 people had been wounded since Israel launched its campaign in Gaza this week, which it said targeted Palestinians firing rockets into its territory.

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MIDDLE EAST

World leaders react to growing crisis between Israel, Hamas. U.S. calls on Israel, Palestinians to de-escalate Gaza tensions.

No end in sight for Operation Protective Edge.

Netanyahu orders army to intensify Gaza operation. Netanyahu instructs Israeli military to intensify assault on Gaza.

Gaza rockets land deep in Israel as it bombards Palestinian enclave.

Obama backs Israel’s strikes on Hamas after assault on civilians.

Iraq PM calls Kurd city 'base for terrorism'.

Islamic State rounds up ex-Baathists to eliminate potential rivals in Iraq's Mosul.

Iraq to UN: Terrorists took over former chemical weapons site.

Iran sends 3 attack planes to Iraqi government.

Iraq crisis: Army discovers 53 executed corpses south of Baghdad.

Bahrain questions opposition leader after expelling U.S. diplomat.

Refugee agency says more than 35,000 people displaced by Yemen fighting.

Jordan's army launches recruitment drive as ISIS threat grows at borders.

Bahrain questions opposition leader after expelling U.S. diplomat.

ASIA

Obama calls for calm in disputed Afghan vote.

UN: Civilian casualties in Afghanistan hit record highs. Afghanistan's war takes heavy civilian toll, says United Nations report.

Government offices attacked in Afghanistan.

China, U.S. say committed to managing differences.

Xi says US-China confrontation would be 'disaster'.

Jokowi's victory claim disputed in Indonesia. Both candidates in Indonesia election claim victory; Jokowi ahead in more counts.

North Korea list of Japanese abductees contains some 30 names: Nikkei.

Seoul: North Korea fires 2 missiles.

North Korea seeks allies as China accord cools.

Recent tanker hijackings add to problems in the South China Sea.

UN tribunal rules for Bangladesh in sea border dispute with India.

AFRICA

Dutch special forces in Mali tackle changing threat: minister.

South Sudan president asks to revive talks.

Experts: Stronger response needed to Ebola crisis.

Somali security chiefs fired after attacks.

Somali President 'safe' after al-Shabab attack on palace.

France pins hope on July talks to end CAR violence.

Mali to meet northern Tuareg rebels.

South Sudan marks third Independence Day, despite war.

UN sends emergency food aid teams to South Sudan.

Yemen extradites Ethiopian opposition official to Addis Ababa: government.

Oscar Pistorius's lawyers hint at appeal over witnesses deterred by TV coverage.

EUROPE

Rebel governor losing hope of Russia intervention.

Ukraine threatens to retake territory from defiant rebels.

Ukraine accuses Russia of abducting woman army officer.

Ukraine seeks aid to rebuild regions shattered by separatist war.

Russia's Lavrov would not suggest attack on Crimea to anyone.

Crimean airspace belongs to Ukraine, aviation group says.

France to crack down on would-be Jihadists.

Dagestan ex-mayor jailed for plotting 'terrorist' attack on rival.

Obama, Rasmussen meet as multiple crises face NATO.

Swiss ex-banker charged with giving data to WikiLeaks.

AMERICAS

Obama skips border visit as immigration woes mount.

Ex-Guatemalan leader Portillo to be freed from U.S. prison in February.

Detroit art valued at up to $4.6 billion.

Brazil's darkest hour: National mourning, riots in the streets and even fans turning on themselves as World Cup hosts face up to utter humiliation of 7-1 defeat at hands of Germany. Brazil in shock at World Cup rout.

Manitoba floods expected to reach record levels as province, Canadian military scrambles to protect most vulnerable homes.

Colombia: The rest of the leftist rebels ask for peace terms.

Russian Upper House ratifies Cuban debt write-off of $35.2 bln.

Former New Orleans Mayor Nagin gets 10 years in corruption case.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Report: FBI, NSA monitored Muslim-Americans' emails.

McCain, House Democrat warn US has 'No Plan' for Iraq, ISIL.

Pakistani terror group becomes 'first jihadi group to defect to ISIS outside of Middle East' as leader al-Baghdadi's influence grows.

Prosecutor expects to file new charges against suspect in Benghazi attacks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

10 brands that will disappear in 2015.

Russia to invest $60-70 bln in gas pipeline to China - Kremlin.

Wall Street gets former NSA chief to help banks create ‘cyber war council’.

Brazil's thrashing becomes the most Tweeted about sporting event EVER with staggering 35.6m tweets.

3 comments:

James said...

Well, well, well, looks like ISIS has got the jump on the ex-Baathists, for now anyway.

Rhaegar said...

ISIS now have urainium that can be used to make weapons of mass destruction. But its not enericed and i am glad for that. How could this happen seriusly dident they even consider to move the uranium to a "safe" place

War News Updates Editor said...

True James .... the Reuters post is very revealing on the internal politics (and dissension) that is happening in the Sunni community right now.