Thursday, September 4, 2014

World News Briefs -- September 4, 2014 (Evening Edition)



US, EU Preparing New Round Of Economic Sanctions Against Russia -- RT

The United States is planning a new round of sanctions aimed at the Russian Federation over the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday, and the European Union is reportedly on the verge of doing the same.

Reuters reported on Thursday that the White House is working on a new wave of sanctions against Russia, which may be imposed in tandem with embargoes expected to be announced by European Union representatives later this week. The newswire made the announcement as the White House participated in a conference-call with reporters.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraq air strikes 'kill senior Islamic State members'. Three top ISIS lieutenants killed in US bombing raid as British PM Cameron vows to bring Jihadi John to justice 'one way or another' at Nato summit.

Peshmerga takes the fight to ISIS: Front line Iraq battle sees Kurds make gains in Iraq against Islamic State forces.

Iraqi soldiers killed in clashes in the north.

ISIS militants executed up to 770 Iraqi troops in Tikrit – report.

Lebanon waits uneasily for incursion from Islamic State.

In northeast Syria, Islamic State builds a government.

U.N. cites concerns over possible gaps in Syria's declared chemical arms.

Israel attacks Syrian military post in retaliation for shelling. Golan Heights border violence has Israelis on edge.

Scale of Gaza destruction unprecedented, rehabilitation will cost $7.8 billion, PA says.

Iran, US hold bilateral nuclear talks in Geneva. Iran, U.S. meet as search for nuclear deal intensifies.

ASIA

Afghan candidates' unity pledge eases NATO's worries. Rival Afghan candidates pledge to work for political agreement.

Taliban truck bombs kill 33 people in central Afghanistan. Taliban detonate truck bombs in central Afghanistan, 18 killed. Taliban kill 12 in attack on Afghan government compound.

IAEA sees signs North Korea reactor may be operating.

Japan's Shinzo Abe appoints pro-China MPs in bid to mend fences with Beijing.

India on alert as Al-Qaeda opens South Asia front.

Australia to give military assistance to Ukraine.

Thai cabinet meets king; doubt grows over power handover schedule.

As Fiji election nears, Western nations look to revive influence.

North Korea's suicide rate among worst in world, says WHO report.

AFRICA

Battle against al-Shabab heats up in Somalia.

Helicopters bomb Islamists' ammunition sites in Libya's Benghazi.

Nigerians flee after Boko Haram 'seizes' town.

Nigerian Islamists, vigilantes using child soldiers, group says.

UN: 250,000 have fled militia fighting in Libya.

Ebola death toll accelerates in West Africa.

Calls intensify for international military response to Ebola.

Mozambique rebel leader arrives in Maputo to cement peace deal.

The swings and roundabouts of South Sudan's peace talks.

EUROPE

Ukrainian leader: 'Careful optimism' about possible ceasefire with rebels.

EU and US prepare tighter Russia sanctions.

Ukraine’s Poroshenko gets show of support from NATO leaders.

NATO chief dismisses Putin's Ukraine plan.

Ukraine says Russian tanks move toward key port.

Ukrainian president would order ceasefire if Minsk peace talks confirmed.

Key NATO leaders say Russia should face more sanctions: White House.

EU readies action plan should Russia cut off gas supply.

Donetsk People's Republic in talks with Russia to supply gas bypassing Kiev - report.

Red Cross concerned over possible epidemic outbreak in Luhansk.

France faces huge Mistral bill for halting Russia deal.

Belgium ordered to pay accused bomb plotter extradited to U.S.

UK could launch strikes against Isis in Syria without Assad's support, says PM.

Dutch safety board: Preliminary report on MH17 flight to be released on September 9.

FIFA President says 2018 World Cup to be held in Russia as planned: Reports.

AMERICAS

Jihad interrupted: US Feds grab ISIS 'wannabes' before they reach Syria.

Amnesty International: Torture still rife in Mexico.

Nearly 1 in 10 California workers are in country illegally, study finds.

Third American with Ebola named.

USDA: Hunger threatens 1 in 7 Americans.

U.S. Justice Dept. to probe Ferguson police force.

Fed: US consumers have decided to 'hoard money'.

Hurricane Norbert heads up Mexico's Pacific coast.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

A snub to ISIS? Al Qaeda launches a new branch dedicated to waging jihad in the Indian subcontinent as leader Zawahiri pledges loyalty to Taliban.

Reports of missing Libyan planes raise 9/11 terror fears.

WH: Coalition against ISIS starting to form.

Ex-CIA operative: Islamic State is in the U.S. and ‘they’re capable of striking’.

Canadians involved in kidnappings, torture of US journalists – report.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US makes Bitcoin exchange arrests after Silk Road closure.

BP found 'grossly negligent' in 2010 Gulf oil spill.

The information Google doesn't want you to organize: Column.

The billionaires are all quietly preparing for the plunge.

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