Friday, April 3, 2015

World News Briefs -- April 3, 2015



Reuters: Iranians celebrate, Obama hails 'historic' nuclear framework

(Reuters) - Iranians celebrated in the streets after negotiators reached a framework for a nuclear accord and U.S. President Barack Obama hailed an "historic understanding", but senior global diplomats cautioned that hard work lies ahead to strike a final deal.

The tentative agreement, struck on Thursday after eight days of talks in Switzerland, clears the way for a settlement to allay Western fears that Iran could build an atomic bomb, with economic sanctions on Tehran being lifted in return.

MIDDLE EAST

Saudi strikes drive Houthis from central Aden. Saudi-led airstrikes drive Houthis from Aden. Yemen's Houthis pull back from central Aden.

Two more Saudi soldiers killed on Yemen border: ministry.

Iraqi PM orders arrest of looters in Tikrit.

In Iraq, a historic Christian library saved from militants.

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator receives hero's welcome in Tehran.

Iran nuclear talks: Rouhani vows to abide by deal.

Saudis may go nuclear to counter Iran despite deal.

Israeli security cabinet united in opposition to Iran deal: statement.

Turkey's opposition party gains political traction.

ASIA


Pakistan PM concerned by overthrow of Yemen government, stands by Saudi Arabia.

North Korea 'test-fires missiles'. North Korea test-fires four missiles.

China evacuates foreign nationals from Yemen in unprecedented move.

Chinese former security tsar Zhou Yongkang charged in corruption case.

Sri Lanka intensifies scrutiny of Chinese projects.

Pentagon chief heading to Japan, S.Korea next week.

India 'considering bid for Olympics'.

Philippines prepares for typhoon, evacuation.

AFRICA

Kenya mourns 148 dead in university attack by militants. Kenya al-Shabab attack: Security questions as Garissa dead mourned. Brutal reality sets in for Kenyans after 'senseless' massacre at university. Kenya al-Shabab attack: Security questions as Garissa dead mourned.

Al-Shabaab leader 'responsible for Garissa attack' is Kenyan.

Tunisia arrests 23 after Bardo attack.

Explosion near bus station in Nigeria leaves many dead.

Nigerian refugees pin hopes on Buhari.

Explosion in Mali capital kills one, cause unclear. Mali police uncover 'major attack' plot.

Egypt militant group claims responsibility for Sinai attack on soldiers.

EUROPE

Moscow condemns 'anti-Russian campaign' in U.S..

Russia's role in Ukraine seen shifting to training rebels.

Poroshenko submits bill on martial law to Ukraine’s parliament.

Greece says ready to make IMF payment on April 9.

Greece made unrealistic promises says Barroso.

Paris supermarket hostages sue TV channel for revealing hiding place.

Germanwings crash: Co-pilot Lubitz 'accelerated descent'. 2nd 'black box' confirms deliberate Alps crash.

Serbia war crimes cooperation not a question of truth or justice: president.

British student ordered to leave Russia as media speculate she was spying.

Pope presides over Good Friday procession at Colosseum. On Good Friday, Pope decries persecution of Christians.

AMERICAS

Obama's quest for Iran deal set to collide with Capitol Hill.

Argentina threatens British firms drilling for oil off Falklands coast. Argentina threatens to prosecute oil companies in the Falklands.

Argentinian president Fernández orders declassification of Falklands war files.

Venezuela looks to Hugo Chavez oil belt to fix economy.

Mexico nabs alleged leader of mass-kidnapping gang.

Police and protesters clash in Rio de Janeiro slum.

US hiring slows, adding 126,000 jobs in March.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

American citizen linked to al-Qaeda is captured, flown secretly to U.S..

New York women inspired by IS plotted bombing, FBI says.

British medical student who joined Islamic State wants out — if terror group permits.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

World Bank funding 'shrouded in darkness and riddled with abuse'.

Billions up for grabs if nuclear deal opens Iran economy.

‘Furious 7′ soaring to $125 million opening weekend in U.S..

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