Wednesday, March 4, 2015

World News Briefs -- March 4, 2015



NBC: Netanyahu Fallout: Iran Moves to Dismiss Netanyahu Speech

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran moved quickly to criticize and dismiss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress aimed at scuppering a nuclear deal with Tehran.

Not only were Netanyahu's comments "boring and repetitive," the speech was a "deceitful show and part of the hardliners' political propaganda in Tel Aviv," Marziyeh Afkham, a spokeswoman for Iran's foreign ministry, said Tuesday soon after the speech ended.

MIDDLE EAST

Islamic State targeted in 12 air strikes by U.S., coalition: statement.

Syrian Kurds see deeper coordination with U.S.-led alliance.

Iraqi forces seek to encircle IS fighters in Tikrit.

US defence secretary slams official over Mosul briefing.

Terror for rent: Qatar offers deal to Al-Nusra to help fight ISIL.

Large explosion hits Syrian intelligence facility in Aleppo. Rebels attack Aleppo security building, monitor says dozens killed.

US and Iran ignore Netanyahu and press on with talks. Kerry says significant gaps remain in Iran talks.

Iran nuclear talks: John Kerry meets Gulf leaders in Riyadh.

Claim of 'dirty money' in politics provokes uproar in Iran.

Palestinian president calls Israel a 'gangster'.

ASIA

Afghan forces kill dozens of militants in hostage rescue operation.

U.S. says 'seriously concerned' about North Korea's nuclear work.

UN extends expert panel monitoring sanctions on North Korea.

Broadcast of India gang rape documentary banned by court.

Philippines' Aquino promises police commandos extra resources after botched raid.

Indonesia moves Australian convicts to execution island.

Microsoft co-founder says he's discovered long-lost Japanese battleship.

AFRICA

Warplanes strike airport in Libyan town, limited damage.

Boko Haram remote control bomb kills two Niger soldiers.

U.N. moves closer to sanctions in South Sudan conflict.

Abandoned oilfield a toxic wasteland in South Sudan.

Lesotho's opposition forms coalition after tight election.

Egypt closes 27,000 places of worship.

Tanzania floods kill at least 38, damage roads.

EUROPE

EU ready with sanctions if Ukraine ceasefire violated, Merkel says.

Ukraine raises interest rates to 30%.

US sanctions extension may derail Ukraine conflict settlement — Russian Foreign Ministry.

At least 47 missing in E. Ukraine mine after fatal gas blast - miners' union. Dozens feared dead after Donetsk mine explosion.

First suspects in Nemtsov murder identified — Federal Security Service. Nemtsov murder: Putin urges end to political killings. Putin calls opposition politician's slaying a 'disgrace'.

Euro zone rebuffs Spanish talk of new Greek bailout.

Cyprus protesters demand end to 'devastating' austerity.

Italy rescues nearly 1,000 migrants; 10 die.

Armenia-Azerbaijan bloodletting threatens Karabakh ceasefire.

AMERICAS

Supreme Court justices divided over ObamaCare subsidies.

Brazil politicians in huge ‘oil kickback’ probe.

Mexico arrests Zetas cartel leader Omar Trevino Morales. Mexico authorities arrest Zetas leader Omar Trevino Morales.

Argentine prosecutor appeals ruling that cleared Fernandez.

US Supreme Court hears challenge that could derail Obamacare.

Winter storm to bring snow, ice to East.

New York City to add Muslim holidays to school calendar.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

New ISIL Sharia rules allow organ transplantation from non-believers.

Twitter escalates its own ISIS battle: 2,000 accounts suspended last week.

Boston bombing trial: Tsarnaev lawyer admits his guilt.

One of FBI's most wanted terrorists captured in Somalia.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. optimistic global trade deal will come into force this year.

Saudi oil minister: OPEC is neither dead nor waging war on shale oil.

Oil down as U.S. supply jumps; Saudi remarks keep prices off lows.

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