Wednesday, April 22, 2015

World News Briefs -- April 22, 2015



BBC: Yemen conflict: Saudi-led coalition resumes air strikes

Saudi-led coalition jets have bombed Houthi rebels in Yemen's third city of Taiz, hours after announcing the end of a military campaign against them.

The strikes followed the fall of the base outside Taiz of an army unit loyal to President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi.

Fighting was also reported in the second city of Aden, Lahj's provincial capital Huta, and the town of Daleh.

On Tuesday, Riyadh declared its month-long campaign, which sought to restore the president, had achieved its goals.

But it warned that it would continue to take action against the Houthis as needed.

The UN says at least 944 people have been killed and 3,487 injured in air strikes, fighting on the ground and attacks by jihadist militants in Yemen since 19 March.

MIDDLE EAST

New airstrikes target Yemen rebels after Saudi statement. Yemen: clashes rage on as regional actors call for political solution.

Yemen President Hadi thanks Saudi Arabia for military campaign and upholding 'legitimacy'.

Yemen heading for humanitarian catastrophe of devastating proportions.

Iraqi tribesmen fight their own after breaking with IS group.

U.S. Senators urge Obama to create civilian safe zones in Syria.

Countries should think twice before striking Iran after S-300 delivery - Russian foreign minister.

Iran warns sanctions to dominate fresh nuclear talks. Timing of sanctions relief may be deal breaker as Iran talks resume.

White House won’t link Iranian nuclear talks to U.S. prisoners.

ASIA

Afghan Taliban announce annual ‘spring offensive’.

China, Japan leaders meet but wartime legacy casts shadow. Japan PM Abe meets China's Xi, says to work for better ties.

Japan-China: PM Abe offers 'remorse' but no WW2 apology.

Pirate attacks increase in southeast Asia.

China defends vessels' actions against Philippines in South China Sea.

Drone 'containing radiation' lands on roof of Japanese PM's office.

Deadly 'once-in-decade storm' drenches Australia’s east coast.

AFRICA

South Africa: No reports of immigrant violence overnight.

Nigeria summons South Africa ambassador over attacks on immigrants.

Sudan ‘won't allow' French, US, British envoys access to Darfur.

UN: South Sudan attacks on aid workers worsening crisis.

Sisi's crackdown on Islamists yet to win over Egyptian village.

To escape military service, thousands of young Eritreans flee to Europe.

Western Sahara's Polisario threatens to review U.N. cooperation.

Central African Republic's transitional government delays peace forum.

EUROPE

Russia considers Islamic State main enemy - Lavrov. Russian-Iranian military union unrealistic, unnecessary - Lavrov.

Ukraine, in snub to Moscow, to adopt British war-time symbol, ditch Soviet war name.

France's Hollande moots cancellation of Mistral deal with Russia.

Greece 'running out of money' as hopes of imminent deal to end debt crisis fade.

EU charges Gazprom with market abuse.

Czech PM: Russian bikers' V-Day ride is answer to US Army show of strength.

French police foil 'imminent' terror attack in Paris. France arrests terror suspect after he apparently shot himself by accident.

Survivors say mistake by smuggler caused sinking of migrant ship in Mediterranean.

Italy presses EU to act on migrant crisis, seeks UN action in Africa.

UN expert: rich countries must take in 1 million refugees to stop boat deaths.

Former Auschwitz guard describes camp in chilling detail.

AMERICAS

Obama's executive action rollouts increasing in pace.

Spain recalls Venezuelan ambassador over Maduro conspiracy comments.

US open to improving ‘severely strained’ ties with Venezuela – Kerry.

Russia to supply Argentina with nuclear fuel.

US drug agency chief Leonhart to step down.

Vatican confirms pope will stop in Cuba stop en route to US.

Mexico's Congress passes anti-corruption law.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Islamic State leader Baghdadi reported wounded in airstrike, Pentagon denies

Pentagon denies report ISIS head was wounded in airstrike.

Taliban admit to beheading Afghan soldiers ‘in revenge’.

Facing threat in Congress, Pentagon races to resettle Guantanamo inmates.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Flawless diamond sells for $22.1m in New York.

US firms 'fail' in conflict mineral disclosures - report.

McDonald’s vows to unveil turnaround plan as slump persists.

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