Thursday, January 22, 2015

World News Briefs -- January 22, 2015



Reuters: ECB launches last-ditch program to revive euro economy

MIDDLE EAST

U.S.-led forces launch 31 air strikes in Iraq, Syria: U.S. military.

Iraq forces ‘not ready’ to fight Isis.

British Foreign Secretary Phillip Hammond says Iraq 'months off' major Isis offensive.

Houthis welcome Yemeni president's concessions but gunmen remain.

Hezbollah under pressure to act after Israeli strike.

Hamas calls on Hezbollah to unite fight against Israel.

US diplomat: Another Iran extension ‘possible’. US administration opposes up-or-down vote on Iran nuclear deal.

Ayatollah Khamenei writes letter to Western youth.

Saudi Arabian blogger's flogging postponed again.

ASIA

Japan ISIS hostages: Abe won't pay ransom, can't deploy military amid national defense debate. Japan agonizes over ways to free Islamic State hostages.

Strikes, attacks bring turbulent politics back to Bangladesh.

India, U.S. trying to get nuclear deal over line during Obama trip.

US urges Burma to investigate deaths of two female teachers.

China to build 7,000 Km Moscow-Beijing railway estimated $242 bln.

Vietnam shows China its resolve with military posters.

Authorities plan salvage operation for missing Malaysian airliner.

AFRICA

Five dead, dozens injured in deadly Mogadishu car bomb blast. Somali car bomb explodes outside Mogadishu hotel. Somali Islamists say responsible for Mogadishu hotel bombing.

UN says international court needed for CAR war crimes.

Libyan rival parliament suspends UN talks.

Zambia ruling party takes slim lead in presidential vote.

Madagascar's opposition to challenge PM's appointment in constitutional court.

Egypt orders release of Mubarak sons.

Beard on King Tut's burial mask damaged after epoxy gluing.

EUROPE

Donetsk bus hit by mortar as Ukrainian forces lose control of airport.

Russia, Ukraine agree pullback line for heavy arms.

NATO Chief says Russia increasing equipment supplies to eastern Ukraine.

'No military equipment' crossed at observed Russia-Ukraine border checkpoints - OSCE.

France to dispatch 40 more troops to advise Iraqi army.

Britain faces a 'very significant risk' of an ISIS-inspired terror attack, Foreign Secretary warns security summit.

Massive stimulus plan for eurozone. Trillion-euro boost for eurozone.

Spain still suffering from shocking unemployment, 23.7% looking for work.

AMERICAS

Prosecutor’s death not suicide, says Argentinian president. Argentine leader convinced Nisman death was no suicide.

Netanyahu to address Congress on March 3, Boehner says.

U.S.-Cuba begin historic talks on restoring diplomatic ties.

Obama official 'regrets' lawmakers weren't consulted on Cuba.

Drone carrying drugs crashes near US-Mexico border.

Romney, Bush to meet amid U.S. presidential bid chatter.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US Defense says Jihadist groups may carry out more terror attacks on West.

US not sending Gitmo detainees to Yemen, AP sources say.

Analysis: Freed former al Qaeda operative was part of intelligence dispute.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

BP boss Bob Dudley: Oil prices 'low for up to 3 years'.

Macau ranks No. 1 in economic performance among world cities.

London is the fastest growing western city.

Richest 80 people in the world revealed... and 35 of them are American citizens.

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