Monday, March 2, 2015

World News Briefs -- February 2, 2015 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: Netanyahu warns Obama on Iran deal, says he means no disrespect

(Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the United States on Monday that the nuclear deal it is negotiating with Iran could threaten Israel's survival and insisted he had a "moral obligation" to speak up about deep differences with President Barack Obama on the issue.

MIDDLE EAST

Netanyahu says Iran deal threatens Israel's security. Netanyahu: Iran nuclear deal threatens Israel's security.

Iraq starts attack on Tikrit with Iranian help, no U.S. strikes. Iraq moves against Islamic State in Tikrit. Iraq army and Shi'ite militias launch attacks north of Baghdad.

Iran backs Iraq military campaign to reclaim Tikrit from Islamic State.

EXCLUSIVE: Iran offers safekeeping for Iraq’s ancient relics from ISIL.

Iran's Guards increase monitoring of social media: state TV.

Turkey, Kurds announce landmark deal for peace.

Kerry cautions Israel not to undercut Iran diplomacy as talks resume.

Iran says nuclear deal hinges on U.S. will to lift sanctions.

Kerry says 'long way to go' to reach Iran nuclear deal.

IAEA head says cannot say when investigation into Iran's nuclear work will end. U.N. nuclear watchdog says pace of Iran's cooperation slow.

New Saudi king meets Turkey leader amid thaw in relations.

ASIA

Exclusive: Obama sharply criticizes China's plans for new technology rules.

N. Korea launches two missiles as U.S., South Korea begin military exercises.

North Korea calls on military to ‘prepare for war’ with United States and its allies.

Roadside bombs kill 8 civilians in Afghanistan.

Philippine army seizes Muslim rebel bomb factory as peace plan flounders.

China parliament to juggle reform drive and slower growth.

Chinese political advisor warns of Japan's military expansion.

China state media seen stepping-up anti-Western rhetoric.

Tajik leader's party ahead in election, Western monitors cry foul.

Prince William meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.

AFRICA

Congo says kills rebels, gains ground in drive to crush insurgency.

Chad troops seize Nigerian town of Dikwa from Boko Haram.

Boko Haram video shows 2 beheaded men accused of spying.

Nigeria: Troops will maintain momentum against Boko Haram - - Jonathan. Boko Haram kills 124 in one week.

Police and civilians wounded in Cairo bomb blast.

Libya's Haftar appointed army chief for recognized government.

Mali northern rebels demand more time over peace accord.

Many South Sudan boys 'kidnapped to be child soldiers.

Outgoing Namibian president wins $5 million Africa leadership prize.

EUROPE

Russia, Ukraine, France, Germany agree on OSCE role in conflict zone: Poroshenko.

Arms removal or relocation? Ukraine ceasefire observers in the dark.

Death toll in eastern Ukraine passes 6,000, UN says.

Ukraine economy: MPs to vote on controversial reforms.

Without Mariupol Ukraine will lose currency receipts.

Ukraine says Russia continues to violate winter gas agreement. Russia and Ukraine to discuss summer gas supplies late this month.

Kerry meets Lavrov for Ukraine talks in Geneva.

30,000 marchers in Moscow mourn slain Putin foe.

Spain: 3rd bailout for Greece being mulled for up to $56B.

Estonia's ruling pro-Western Reform Party wins election.

Norway strikes deal to send prisoners to Netherlands over jail shortage.

Vatican on alert for Islamist attack, but no plot: security chief.

AMERICAS

Exclusive: Obama hopes for U.S. embassy in Cuba before April summit in Panama.

Cuba signals readiness to fast-track U.S. diplomatic ties.

Venezuela tells U.S. embassy in Caracas: Cut staff by 80 percent.

Venezuela’s Maduro steps up coup claim as Americans detained.

Argentine President Fernandez defends economic policy.

Fidel Castro finally meets the Cuban Five, spies turned heroes.

Ex-Guantanamo detainees struggle in Uruguay.

Two men arrested in separate White House breaches... hours after new Secret Service director vowed to improve 'failing' security.

Leonard Nimoy's funeral held in LA.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. spy chief says 40 Americans who went to Syria have returned.

Islamic State and its increasingly sophisticated cinema of terror.

Winning: ISIL carries out a purge.

Isis threatens Twitter employees over blocked accounts.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

March comes in like a lion; Dow, S&P 500 roar to records, Nasdaq hits 5000. S&P, Dow post record closes, dollar hits 11-year high.

Bill Gates is named world's richest person again.

Record 290 newcomers join Forbes billionaires list, including Michael Jordan.

Ikea unveils phone-charging furniture at MWC.

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