Monday, April 6, 2015

World News Briefs -- April 6, 2015



CNN: Death toll rises quickly as conflict rages in Yemen

(CNN)Residents of central Sanaa, the Yemeni capital, have learned the hard way that key strategic bombing targets are located in their neighborhoods: Detonating ordnance has been shattering their windows and doors.

And fighting has killed hundreds of people in less than two weeks.

The Saudi-led coalition smashed parts of Yemen's

MIDDLE EAST

Yemen's Aden suffers amid clashes, aid deliveries delayed.

Yemen conflict: Houthi rebels make gains in Aden.

Red Cross gets approval from Saudi-led coalition to take aid into Yemen. Conflict plunging Yemen towards humanitarian disaster, says U.N..

U.S.-led forces conduct eight air strikes in Iraq, five in Syria: military.

Residents flee clashes in Palestinian camp in Syrian capital.

Al Qaeda kidnaps 300 Syrian Kurds: Kurdish official.

Iran will carry on with full nuclear programme if deal with west collapses.

Israel prepares lobbying strategy against Iran deal.

Iran 'is intensifying efforts to support Hamas in Gaza'.

Turkey blocks social media over photos of slain prosecutor. Turkey blocks Twitter, YouTube over hostage photos.

ASIA

Pakistan says Saudi asked for warplanes, warships and soldiers.

North Korea declares no-sail zone, missile launch seen as possible: Reports.

Truce monitors find Philippine police, rebels violated ceasefire.

Malaysia detains 17 suspected in terror plots.

Bali Nine Australians' death row appeal fails.

Sri Lankan Airlines accused of 'culture of corruption'. Sri Lanka alleges 'billions' lost in corruption at national carrier.

Pentagon chief to visit Japan, Korea on first Asia-Pacific trip.

AFRICA

Kenya bombs Al Shabab targets amid outcry over response to Garissa attack. Kenya says destroys two al Shabaab camps in Somalia.

Kenya shock and defiance as al-Shabaab gunman revealed to be official's son. Gunman in Kenyan massacre was government official's son.

Al-Shabab threatens more attacks in Kenya after Garissa.

African leaders to meet in effort to vanquish Boko Haram.

Boko Haram insurgents attacking Cameroon for supplies.

U.N.: Boko Haram's kidnapped schoolgirls likely dead.

Libya rejects U.S.-led offensive against Islamic State, seeks aid.

As war grows, Libya's official government in new bid for oil cash.

French forces free Dutch hostage in Mali.

EUROPE

Kiev eyes Ukraine state referendum to devolve power.

Poland to build Russia border towers at Kaliningrad.

Greek political unrest and deepening debt crisis fuel talk of snap election.

Greece promises to 'meet all obligations' in debt repayment.

Azeri opposition holds rally as economy slows.

US ambassador barred from Prague Castle by Czech president.

Italians rescue 1,500 migrants in Mediterranean.

Pope Francis uses Easter message to focus on Kenya, Syria and Iraq.

AMERICAS

Obama defends Iran deal as 'once in a lifetime' opportunity.

US Republicans press for vote on Iran nuclear deal. Republicans push demand for a vote on Iran nuclear deal.

Peru's Defense Minister Cateriano named Prime Minister.

Argentina to take legal action against UK for Falklands drilling.

Fidel Castro makes first public appearance in over a year.

Guantanamo residents: 'How can Cuba talk to US?'

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Afghan Taliban publish Mullah Omar biography. Afghanistan's Taliban say Mullah Omar is alive and well.

Government names Kenya attack mastermind.

Closing arguments set in Boston Marathon bombing trial.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Apple's worldwide iPhone market share declining except in China.


Oil up more than $1 after Saudi's Asia price hike.

'Furious 7' races past expectations with $143.6 million.

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