Friday, December 12, 2014

World News Briefs -- December 12, 2014

An EA-18G Growler launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in this U.S. Navy picture taken in the Arabian Gulf October 28, 2014. Credit: Reuters/U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Handout via Reuters

Islamic State Target Of 27 Strikes By U.S. Allies -- Reuters

(Reuters) - The United States and its allies carried out 27 airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq in the past three days, U.S. military officials said on Friday.

Fighting positions, buildings and fortifications were hit in seven attacks near the Syrian cities of Kobani and Aleppo and on the border with Iraq, according to a statement from the Combined Joint Task Force for the coalition overseeing the operation.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian rebel 'hell cannons' kill 300 civilians: monitoring group.

Iraqi army prepares for 'liberation of Mosul'.

Iraq security fears as record pilgrimage nears climax.

Exclusive: Cash-strapped Iraq seeks Kuwait war reparation delay.

Syrian al-Qaeda using UN cars to conduct terror operations.

Israel braces for more protests after Palestinian Minister's death.

EU confirms the resumption of Iran negotiations on December 17.

ASIA

US envoy says no sign North Korea wants to reopen talks.

N. Korea, China criticize US over CIA torture report.

China rejects US report on sea claims.

China, Vietnam clash again over South China Sea claims.

Thailand denies it ran secret prison or allowed torture on its territory.

Australia PM Abbott wants indigenous referendum in 2017.

Chinese city bans full face veils in public.

AFRICA

At least 30 killed after two bombs explode in Nigerian city of Jos.

One policeman killed, two wounded in attack on Kenya coast camp.

No end in sight as South Sudan conflict enters second year.

Kenyan MPs pass Security Law after heated debate.

Zimbabwe: New vice presidents sworn in.

Surge in Ebola infections leads to lockdown in eastern Sierra Leone.

Malawi to conduct door-to-door HIV testing.

EUROPE

London airspace closed due to computer failure.

'Fragile' cease-fire holds in Ukraine.

Rise in Russian interest rate fails to halt plunge in rouble as oil price slips again.

Dozens of shots fired at Israeli embassy in Athens.

Northern Ireland talks end without agreement.

Denmark sees 'significant' threat from returning jihadists: report.

British sought redactions in CIA interrogations report.

Thousands of Italians protest economic reforms.

Spain's 'Xnet' corruption fighters expose graft.

AMERICAS

House passes $1.1 trillion spending bill over Democrats' objections.

Venezuela drug trade rings alarm bells.

Haiti in political chaos.

Petrobras scandal: Brazilian oil executives among 35 charged.

Brazil 'serial killer' das Gracas alleges 42 deaths in a decade.

Storm calms, but wind and rain still thrash the U.S. West Coast; 2 killed.

DHS: 100 million Americans could lose power in major sun storm.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Senate report confirms CIA had 'black site' at Guantánamo, hid it from Congress.

From Florida to al-Qaida: Militant spent last years at Iran-Pakistan-Afghan border.

Pakistan arrests major Al-Qaida figure.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil prices fall further after IEA cuts forecast. Oil tumbles towards $62 on supply glut.

Facebook thinking about 'dislike' function - Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg: No plans for 'dislike' button.

AIRBUS Superjumbo project may be scrapped.

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