Wednesday, January 28, 2015

World News Briefs -- January 27, 2015 (Evening Edition)



Voice of America: Israel, Hezbollah Violence Flares in Golan Heights

MIDDLE EAST

Netanyahu: Those behind deadly border attack will pay the price.

Two Israeli soldiers, U.N. peacekeeper killed in Israel-Hezbollah violence. Antitank missile hits Israeli military vehicle along Lebanese border. Israel shells Lebanon after military vehicle hit by missile near border. Israel shells Lebanon after Hezbollah strike on army convoy.

Hezbollah claims responsibility for missile attack on Israeli vehicle.

U.S. says air strikes pound Islamic State targets near Kobani, Syria.

Syrian opposition figures meet with Assad representatives in Moscow.

Syria Kurds return to 'destroyed' Kobane.

France, Germany, Britain to meet Iran on nuclear issue.

Jordan ready to swap prisoner for pilot held by Islamic State. IS hostages: Jordan in pilot exchange offer after Goto video. Jordan proposes prisoner swap, fate of Japanese IS hostage unclear.

Palestinians attack Gaza UN compound after aid suspended.

UN envoy resumes push for peace, cooperation in Yemen.

Bahrain's most senior opposition leader goes on trial.

ASIA

North Korea may be restarting nuke plant: US institute.

Thailand accuses U.S. of meddling in its politics.

Afghan leaders unhappy with pace of cabinet approvals. Afghan president faces new hurdles as cabinet nominees rejected.

Pakistan military says its airstrikes kill 76 militants.

Islamic State appoints leaders of 'Khorasan province,' issues veiled threat to Afghan Taliban.

Doubts arise over crucial Philippine autonomy law after rebel clash.

North Korea leader 'to visit Russia'.

Kazakhstan bans rallies, fearing Ukraine-style turmoil: U.N. report.

Thai red shirt leader gets two-year jail term for insulting former PM.

Alibaba engages in harshly worded spat with Chinese watchdog.

Cambodia denies deporting Vietnamese asylum seekers.

AFRICA

Libya hotel attack signals growing reach of Islamic State.

Somali President renews amnesty offer for Al-Shabab members.

Claims of new rebel group in South Sudan.

Residents: Islamic extremists rampaging in northeast Nigeria with no troops to defend people.

Nigeria elections put Christians in danger of more Muslim attacks.

Suicide attack kills at least five people in north Mali: sources.

Group linked to ISIS says it’s behind assault on Libyan hotel.

Tears, chants as rebel child soldiers are freed in South Sudan.

Bulgaria says six nationals working for U.N. taken captive by rebels in Sudan.

Mozambique says death toll rises after heavy flooding.

Zimbabwe's white farmers face threats of new evictions.

EUROPE

Ukraine rebels claim new key victory is within grasp.

Kyiv, Moscow trade barbs over escalation of conflict in E. Ukraine.

Ukrainian military leader vows no letup against rebels.

U.S. provides more aid to Ukraine, threatens to step up sanctions on Russia.

EU reportedly to extend anti-Russian sanctions by 6 months.

Russia to spend $35bn on economy plan.

In Russia, crisis deepens slide in living standards for pensioners.

China friendliest country for Russia, the US — most hostile — Russian poll.

Greek stocks plunge as Tsipras vows fight against European demands.

Greek leader: negotiating debt solution a priority. Greece's Tsipras aims to avert catastrophe but Greek markets sink further.

France seeks to sanction web companies for posts pushing terror.

AMERICAS

Snowden files show Canada spy agency runs global Internet watch: CBC.

Raul Castro warns U.S. against meddling in Cuba's affairs. Fidel Castro chimes in on shift in Cuba-U.S. relations.

Report: U.S. not among top nations for economic freedom.

Senate Democrats bow to Obama, withdraw support for new Iran sanctions.

Owner of gun that killed Argentine prosecutor emerges from hiding.

Colombia angers Venezuela with call to free jailed opponent.

Venezuela confirms defection of former security agent to U.S..

Mexico not planning to extradite drug kingpin Guzman: official.

New England begins digging out from blizzard that caused power outages, flooding.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Google: Impossible to filter all YouTube "terror".

Islamic Jihad takes mediator role between Hamas, Fatah.

Hamas begins rapprochement with Hezbollah, Iran.

Islamic State commands army of 45,000 Twitter supporters.

Yemeni terrorists’ interrogations ignite Republican ire.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

World Bank: Ebola's economic impact expected to be high.

Apple reports largest profit in history.

China's yuan joins top 5 most-used global currencies.

Yahoo to spin-off Alibaba shares as earnings slide.

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