Monday, October 6, 2014

World News Briefs -- October 6, 2014 (Evening Edition)



Spanish Nurse Who Treated Ebola Victim In Madrid Becomes First Person In The World To Contract Virus Outside Of Africa -- Daily Mail

* Unnamed nurse believed to be part of team that treated Manuel Garcia Viejo
* First test on the woman has come back positive after going to hospital today
* Spanish missionary was brought back from Africa last month for treatment
* He died on 26 September at Madrid's Carlos III Hospital from deadly virus

A Spanish nurse who treated an Ebola victim in Madrid has become the first person in the world to contract the deadly virus outside of Africa.

The 44-year-old is said to have spent the last 15 years working at Madrid's Carlos III Hospital, where the two Spanish missionaries infected with Ebola died.

The woman, who was married, was part of the team that treated Spanish priest Manuel Garcia Viejo, who was brought back from Africa last month so that he could be treated for the deadly virus.

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MIDDLE EAST

Two killed in fire at Iranian explosives factory, IRNA says. Iran: 'Strong explosion' at nuclear-linked Parchin military site leaves two dead.

Thirty Kurdish fighters killed in suicide bombs in Syria's Hasakah: monitor.

Street fighting rages in Syrian town as Islamic State moves in. Syrian Kurds give women grenades in last-ditch defense against Islamic State. ISIS set to capture Kobani, finish major land grab. IS fighters appear to have taken portion of Syrian border town. Kurds vow to fight to the last as Islamic State tightens grip on Syrian town.

Hezbollah repel al-Nusra attack on Lebanon-Syria border. Hezbollah loses 10 fighters in Sunday clashes with Nusra: source.

Kurdish anger rising in Turkey.

White House exempts Syria airstrikes from tight standards on civilian deaths.

Biden forced in to double apology over Syria remarks.

NATO will protect Turkey, says Secretary General.

Iran and U.N. nuclear watchdog to meet on Tuesday: IRNA.

Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca epidemic-free, says Saudi Arabia.

ASIA

Hong Kong democracy protests: numbers dwindle as exhaustion sets in. Dwindling Hong Kong protesters defy deadline.

China party journal says copying Western democracy brings disaster.

Afghan politicians are exaggerating Taliban wins, U.S. general says.

South Korea President calls for regular talks with North. South Korea wants reunions a priority at upcoming talks with North.

India calls on Pakistan to stop ceasefire violations in disputed border regions: Reports. Indian-Pakistan fighting kills nine civilians, three militants.

Indian jihadist group calls for attacks on non Muslims.

Crime and gangs: the path to battle for Australia's Islamist radicals.

Beijing objects to US decision to lift arms ban against Vietnam.

World Bank cuts Asia growth projections, calls for reform.

World Bank cuts China growth forecast for next three years.

MH370 search to resume in desolate Indian Ocean after crews complete deep sea mapping.

AFRICA

Man dies from Ebola-like Marburg virus in Uganda.

Sierra Leone records 121 Ebola deaths in a single day.

Shipment of medical supplies to fight Ebola in Sierra Leone reportedly delayed for weeks.

Kenya President to step down during court hearing.

African Union forces take al-Shabab-held town.

Islamic State militants first seen in Derna, eastern Libya: Reports.

Libya’s parliament moves to small port city as dangers in Tripoli increase.

South Sudan peace talks take another break,

Egypt jihadist group releases video of beheadings.

EUROPE

2 drones arrive in Ukraine to help monitor shaky truce in the east between rebels, govt troops.

Germany, France to offer plan to monitor cease-fire in Ukraine.

Russian security forces clash with militants in Dagestan.

Ukraine crisis: Dnipropetrovsk prepares for rebel advance.

Ukraine may have found a gas savior in Norway, Moscow skeptical.

Russia's Ruble's fall and food import bans send inflation ever higher. Ruble slumps toward intervention levels, heading for record low.

Catalonia government to decide by October 15 whether to hold referendum.

UK condemns 'dangerous' Gibraltar incursion.

New NATO chief says wants constructive ties with Russia. NATO chief says 'spearhead' plan doesn't breach treaty with Russia.

Bulgaria facing fragile government after poll. Bulgaria election winner ready to form minority government.

Tensions surge in Estonia amid a Russian replay of Cold War tactics.

75% chance Ebola will reach France by end October, 50% for UK – scientists.

AMERICAS

High U.S. court ruling may lead to gay marriage in 30 states.

Brazil election: Dilma Rousseff to face Aecio Neves in run-off. Brazil Presidential poll forced into runoff.

Mexico mass grave: Officials seek to identify bodies. Mexico security officials likely conspired in massacre: state government.

Dallas Ebola patient fighting for life, another headed to Nebraska.

Ebola screenings may increase at U.S. airports, but will they work?

English language disappearing from American homes at a startling rate.

No signs of foul play seen in Pennsylvania 9/11 memorial fire.

Haiti wreck not Christopher Columbus's flagship, say UNESCO.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Trojan horse: ISIS militants come to Europe disguised as refugees, US intel sources claim.

Counter-terrorism: A million potential recruits for ISIL.

Pakistani Taliban group urges jihadists in Iraq and Syria 'to reconcile'.

How she went from a school teacher to an ISIS member.

9/11 terrorists caught testing airport security months before attacks: secret docs.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Waldorf becomes most expensive hotel ever sold: $1.95 billion.

Hewlett-Packard splits in two, in sign of changing times for hardware giants.

FBI chief says Chinese hackers are like 'drunk burglars'. FBI chief: China leader in cyber crime.

Walt Disney rescues Euro Disney with $1.3 billion funding deal.

Tech and telecoms groups fight to dominate ‘internet of things’.

Global stocks higher after US jobs data.

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