Friday, January 16, 2015

World News Briefs -- January 16, 2015 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: Dozens held across Europe in Islamist suspect sweeps

Wall Street Journal: Raids in France, Belgium, Germany Net Suspects in Separate Terror Probes

French Arrest 12 Believed to Have Aided Gunmen in Charlie Hebdo, Kosher Grocery Attacks

MIDDLE EAST

Syria training program could involve 1,000-plus US troops.

Iraq attacks kill 17, including 8 in village retaken from IS.

Eleven more air strikes hit Islamic State in Syria, Iraq: U.S. military.

ICC to probe possible war crimes in Palestine.

Lebanon boosts security outside French embassy.

Turkey PM likens Netanyahu to Paris attackers.

Hezbollah reserves right to retaliate against Israeli attacks on Syria.

Saudi postpones flogging of liberal blogger.

Kerry and Iran's Zarif set for Paris nuclear talks: sources.

Expert: Obama to veto new Iran sanctions.

The Great Wall of Saudi Arabia: Kingdom plans to build 600-mile barrier from Jordan to Kuwait in response to the threat of an invasion by ISIS.

Lebanon absorbs bomb shock as talks ease tensions.

Erdogan lashes out at Charlie Hebdo magazine.

ASIA

Afghan leader seeks to sideline powerful bloc in break with past.

Pakistani police clash with Charlie Hebdo protesters at French consulate.

North Korea says committed to fighting money laundering, terror financing.

Sri Lanka names ex-diplomat as governor of northern former war zone.

Ousted Thai PM a no-show at second round of impeachment hearings.

Pope Francis in Manila urges leaders to end corruption.

Russian, Indian, Chinese foreign ministers to meet in Beijing on February 2.

Chinese police net over 60,000 people in vast drug sweep.

AFRICA

Algerian police and protesters clash after anti-Charlie Hebdo march.

4 killed in Niger protests against Charlie Hebdo newspaper. Charlie Hebdo crowd sets fire to French cultural centre in Niger.

At least two Malian soldiers killed in jihadist raid.

Nigeria president visits Boko Haram heartland.

Cameroon says Chad to send large military contingent to fight Boko Haram.

West Africa leaders mulling regional force to fight Boko Haram. African states must overcome distrust for Boko Haram force to work: U.N..

Libya parties agree to more talks in Geneva next week. Libya's warring parties agree on roadmap for unity government.

Opposition boycotts swearing-in Mozambique's president.

Congo government says an offensive against FDLR rebel group 'only a matter of time'.

UN: At least 50 Ebola hotspots remain, but new cases falling.

Floods kill at least 176, displace 200,000 in Malawi.

EUROPE

Paris police arrest 12 linked to shootings, Kerry visits sites.

Belgium, Germany, France conduct anti-terror raids. European police arrest 2 dozen in anti-terrorism sweeps.

Belgium on high alert following deadly anti-terror raid.

U.S., UK agree sanctions to remain on Russia: Obama.

NATO, EU set diverging tones on approach to Russia.

Ukraine peace talks fall apart amid renewed fighting.

Ukrainian death toll since ceasefire deal close to 5,000.

Six Ukrainian soldiers killed, fighting rages at airport: Kiev officials.

Moscow concerned over Kiev military preparations.

Putin foe Navalny taken in for questioning by 12 police.

Italian minister denies Italy paid ransom to Islamic extremists in Syria. Italian hostage release raises questions over ransom.

AMERICAS

Homeland chief: Visa waivers might allow terrorists into US.

Obama takes heat for terror approach, Gitmo releases as threat spreads.

Venezuela's 'protest city' on edge as economic crisis worsens.

Venezuela’s Asia tour backfires as crude extends slump.

Argentina’s Jews reel from new twist in terror probe.

Crude fall prompts proposals to shield Colombian drillers.

US ban on Cuban cigars comes to an end as Barack Obama's détente with Cuba begins.

Arizona students must pass US citizenship test on civics.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Islamic State group reaches for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

David Cameron and Barack Obama in anti-terror push.

Former US officials claim IS aspires to destructive cyber-capabilities.

Pakistan bans Haqqani network after security talks with Kerry.

US drones kill 2 'Uzbeks' in South Waziristan.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Casualties from Swiss shock spread from New York to New Zealand.

Japan, Germany split with US on Russia sanctions ahead of G7 summit.

BP’s maximum fine for Gulf of Mexico oil spill is cut by billions.

Amazon: Luxembourg tax deal probably 'state aid' EC says.

Google and Apple in $415m 'non-poaching' settlement offer.

Mark Zuckerberg defends Facebook censorship despite Charlie Hebdo support.

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