Tuesday, December 2, 2014

World News Briefs -- December 2, 2014 (Evening Edition)

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko (C) holds up the hands of newly appointed Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk (R) and newly appointed Parliament Speaker Volodymyr Groysman during a parliament session in Kiev, November 27, 2014. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Ukraine Parliament Votes In New Government, Fresh Ceasefire Hopes Fade -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament voted in a new government on Tuesday, putting foreign technocrats in key financial roles and renewing terms for the foreign and defense ministers in a signal that no major change in policy is likely on the rebellious east.

Parliament endorsed Pavlo Klimkin as foreign minister and Stepan Poltorak as defense chief in the cabinet of Arseny Yatseniuk as shelling persisted in eastern Ukraine despite a fresh truce deal between government troops and pro-Russian separatists.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraq government reaches oil deal with Kurds. Iraqi government reaches major oil deal with Kurd.

US coalition launches 55 airstrikes on ISIS over weekend.

US again rules out Syria no-fly zone.

Facing Islamic State in Syria, U.S.-trained rebels await more help.

Islamic State militants kill 16 Iraqi soldiers on Syria border.

UN: More than 1,200 Iraqis killed in November.

Iraq PM sacks officials over 'ghost soldiers'.

Lebanon detains wife and son of Al-Baghdadi. Lebanon detains Islamic State leader Baghdadi's wife.

U.S. close to deal with Turkey over Islamic State mission: WSJ.

Iran bombing Islamic State in Iraq, U.S. official confirms.

Iran optimistic about final nuclear deal, says president.

Iran says documents on alleged atom bomb research are full of mistakes.

Israel's PM hints at early national elections. Israel PM Netanyahu seeks early general election.

ASIA

Rattled by Chinese submarines, India joins other nations in rebuilding fleet.

Afghan president dismisses most of his ministers.

Pakistani military kills 24 militants near Afghan border.

Voters ignore violence, turn out in high numbers in India's Kashmir.

Australia rules out open tender for new submarines, Japan in box seat.

Occupy Central leaders say they will surrender to Hong Kong police.

Kim Jong Un bans foreign cigarettes in North Korea: Source.

Asia stocks down as global economic outlook dims.

AFRICA

Zambia ruling party splits ahead of polls.

Egyptian court sentences 185 to death for attack on police.

At least 39 dead in Monday insurgent attack in north Nigeria. Nigeria rocked by new Boko Haram raid and suicide attack. Deadly suicide blast, Boko Haram attack in northeastern Nigeria. Extremists attack 2 Nigerian state capitals in northeast, including same market hit last week.

Nigerian vigilantes pay price for fighting Boko Haram.

Cameroon says 20,000 more troops needed to fight Boko Haram.

Al-Shabab claims responsibility for deadly attack on Kenya quarry. Al-Shabaab militants kill 36 Christian quarry workers in Kenya.

Kenya leader sacks minister after massacre. Kenya security shakeup after extremist killings. Kenya al-Shabab massacre: Kenyatta replaces security chiefs.

Jets carry out air strikes west of Libyan capital.

WHO: Ebola stabilizing in some places but far from over.

Ebola: World Bank lowers 2014 growth for worst-hit nations.

Egypt prosecutor to appeal Mubarak acquittal.

South Africa marks 1 year since Mandela's death.

EUROPE

Ukraine government, rebels agree on new cease-fire. New ceasefire agreed for Luhansk region.

Ukraine parliament approves new government. Ukraine president stands by foreign and defense chiefs.

NATO ministers condemn Russia, support Ukraine.

NATO, Ukraine condemn Russian military build-up in Crimea.

U.S. says to discuss possible new Russia sanctions with Europe.

Russia issues thinly-veiled threat to Moldova not to forge closer ties with EU after key elections produce narrow victory for pro-Western parties.

Russia warns of recession in 2015. Rouble suffers biggest one-day fall since 1998 as oil slides. Russia to fall into recession amid sanctions and plunging oil price.

Greek anarchists burn cars, clash with police.

French MPs vote in favour of Palestinian state.

52 missing after South Korean fishing boats sinks off Bering Sea. Weather hampers search for 50 missing after S.Korea ship sinks off Russia.

Muhammad tops charts as No. 1 baby name in UK.

AMERICAS

Electricity fully restored in Detroit after outage.

Obama expected to nominate Ashton Carter to lead Pentagon: CNN.

No apology from St. Louis Rams for 'Hands Up, Don't Shoot' pose.

FARC releases Colombian General in order to secure peace negotiations.

Mexico missing students: Thousands march in protest.

Uruguay ruling party’s Vázquez wins presidential election.

US Black Friday sales fall 11% on sluggish demand.

Drought-stricken California expects welcome rain but fears mudslides.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

FBI warns military of ISIS threat.

ISIS, Al Qaeda battle for influence in Middle East.

Al Qaeda plot to blow up 5 passenger planes in Christmas 'spectacular'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

FBI warns firms of destructive malware use by hackers.

Oil falls below $72 after sharp rally in volatile market.

Cramer's spells out oil's worst case scenarios.

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