Monday, April 27, 2015

World News Briefs -- April 27, 2015



Al Jazeera: More aftershocks in Nepal as death toll soars

Aid agencies prepare 'massive' operations in quake-hit Nepal as death toll rose to at least 4,000.

Nepal has been rocked by aftershocks as the death toll from the magnitude 7.8 quake rose to at least 4,000, and as aid agencies prepare "massive" humanitarian operations.

Nepal police said on their Facebook page late on Monday evening that over 3,904 deaths had been counted so far, and 7,180 more were reported injured.

In addition, an an avalanche caused by the earthquake killed 18 people at Mount Everest's base camp, 61 people were killed in neighbouring India, and China reported 25 people died in Tibet.

MIDDLE EAST

3 Yemen cities declared as disaster zones.

Saudis pound arms depots in Yemen as bread, medicine run short. Yemen struggles to import food as coalition navies hold up more ships.

Former U.N. envoy says Yemen political deal was close before Saudi airstrikes began.

U.S., allies conduct 31 air strikes in Syria, Iraq: U.S. military.

Iraqi army claims progress against ISIS in Anbar amid Baghdad bombings.

ISIS leader Baghdadi is reportedly 'unable to move' after a spinal injury.

Yemen, Syria, defense deals top agenda as Erdogan heads for Kuwait.

Kerry, Zarif to meet as Iran nuclear talks continue.

Israel main impediment to universality of NPT: Zarif.

Israel intensifies movement along Lebanon border after Golan strike.

UN report denounces Israel firing on Palestinians at schools.

Hamas-run Gaza court suspends result of rare free vote that picked rival Fatah as union leader.

ASIA

Nepal scrambles to organize quake relief, many flee capital.

Deaths rise, aid flown in after Nepal quake: Things to know. Nepal scrambles to organise quake relief, many flee capital.

Heavy fighting as Taliban attack northern Afghan city.

Sri Lanka's former leader Rajapaksa remains defiant.

Japan’s Prime Minister to meet with Obama Monday.

U.S., Japan unveil new defense guidelines for global Japanese role.

South Korea's Prime Minister steps down over bribery scandal.

Chinese island-building in South China Sea 'may undermine peace', says Asean.

Kazakh leader gains crushing election victory.

Diplomatic effort intensifies for Australians and other foreigners due to face firing squad. Indonesia rebuffs last-ditch bids to delay drug-convict executions.

AFRICA

5 TV crew members found dead in Libya.

'Hundreds' found dead, buried in Damasak, NE Nigeria.

Niger army fights Boko Haram for Lake Chad island after attack.

Boko Haram slaughters civilians in weekend attack.

Burundi police tear-gas anti-Pierre Nkurunziza protesters. Three more protesters killed in Burundi clashes.

Sudan's Bashir reelected with more than 94% of vote.

Opposition says 1,000 killed in Angola clash with religious sect.

US aid to South Sudan exceeds $1 billion.

Somalia: A wave of assassinations hits Mogadishu.

EUROPE

EU won't send armed force to Ukraine despite clashes.

EU-Ukraine discuss reforms as violence escalates. EU-Ukraine summit to deepen ties as shelling worsens.

One more Ukrainian serviceman killed in eastern Ukraine: Kiev military.

Embattled Ukraine fights for debt deal on financial front.

EU to assess possible new mission for bloc in Ukraine.

US throws another $1 Bln worth of loan guarantees at Ukraine.

Putin accuses US of backing North Caucasus militants. Putin accuses 'quasi-partners' of counting on Russia collapse.

Germany says border guards will try to keep Russian bikers out.

Greece reshuffles EU/IMF negotiating team after Riga debacle.

Mustafa Akinci wins northern Cyprus presidential election.

UN chief: There is no military solution to migrant crisis.

AMERICAS

Clinton Foundation admits missteps in donor disclosure.

Bush unloads on Obama’s Iran diplomacy, anti-ISIS efforts.

Report: US considering major change in ransom policy for hostages.

Baltimore Police: Gangs enter partnership to ‘take-out’ officers. Baltimore police prepare for Gray funeral protests.

Soldier killed in fighting with FARC rebels in southwest Colombia.

Spain and Venezuela restore diplomatic relations after ambassador spat.

Brazil’s state oil company takes massive loss from corruption.

California prepares for the next big earthquake.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Defense to begin arguments to spare Boston bomber's life.

Ex-Guantanamo detainee that killed U.S. soldier released.

Islamic State or Al-Qaeda? Somalia's Shebab mulls future.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

‘No one’s going back’: Everest industry shut for a second year.

Internet billionaires face off in renewed Texas space race.

Pepsi to drop artificial sweetener aspartame.

Oil price hovers at four-month high.

Apple Watch rolls out in fashion boutiques.

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