Wednesday, May 13, 2015

World News Briefs -- May 13, 2015



IBTimes: Burundi coup: Celebrations in Bujumbura as general says he has deposed President Nkurunziza

Major General Godefroid Niyombare announced that he had deposed Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza for seeking an unconstitutional third term in office, and was working with civil society groups to form a transitional government.

MIDDLE EAST

Yemen truce broadly holds, but reports of violations.

Iran warns US against stopping Yemen-bound aid ship. Iranian general warns Saudis, US to not block ship bound for Yemen.

Iranian destroyer locks on target in Gulf of Aden incident.

US officials alarmed at new Syrian rebel alliance.

Hezbollah, Syrian army make big gains in border battle.

Islamic State makes gains in Syria's central province.

Kerry urges closer ties among allies in battling IS.

Inspectors in Syria find traces of banned military chemicals.

ASIA

'We have nothing': survivors of Nepal's second quake left beyond hopeless. Nepal struggles with both quake rescue, relief efforts.

Gunmen kill 45 Shiite Muslims riding on a bus in Pakistan. Dozens killed as armed men open fire on bus in Pakistan. Islamic State claim deadly bus attack on Karachi Shias — first in Pakistan.

Another boat found at sea as Rohingya refugee crisis deepens.

Malaysia tells thousands of Rohingya refugees to 'go back to your country'.

How Southeast Asia has created its own humanitarian crisis.

Kerry to tell China U.S. committed to free South China Sea movement.

China comments on media reports of US considering to contest Beijing in South China Sea.

Deadly fire engulfs Philippine footwear factory.

AFRICA

Police vanish from Burundi capital; coup attempt celebrated.

Militants kill four Algerian guardsman in eastern region: source.

Commander airs doubts about CAR disarmament pact.

Protest in eastern DRC after deadly attack by rebels.

Congo rebels may have committed crimes against humanity: U.N..

Dozens of Congo Pygmies killed in escalating violence: U.N..

Libya warns against sending ships to its waters.

EUROPE

U.S., NATO say Russia must fully implement Ukraine ceasefire.

Kerry urges Poroshenko to ‘think twice’ about reigniting Ukraine conflict.

German FM says NATO-Russia hotline will help avoid escalation.

Top German spy: No evidence of industrial espionage by US.

EU urges solidarity on migrant wave, plans to enforce rules.

Russian court quashes bid to jail Kremlin critic Navalny.

Greece back in recession; Bank of England cuts growth forecast - live updates.

AMERICAS

'Absolute, disastrous mess': 6 dead, hundreds hurt after Amtrak train derails. Death toll in Philadelphia Amtrak crash reaches 6; federal investigators on scene.

Senate Democrats foil Obama on Asia trade deal.

Obama praises Saudi leaders, says plans to discuss Yemen in meeting.

Young critics of Venezuela government put hope in elections.

Colombia sends 600 special forces troops in massive Black Hawk helicopter assault on illegal Amazon rainforest mines.

Moody's downgrades Chicago debt to 'junk' with negative outlook.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Islamic State deputy leader 'killed in Iraq air strike'.

CIA didn't forcibly drug war-on-terror detainees before interrogations, says CIA.

Death penalty or ‘supermax’ lockup in balance for Boston bombing jurors.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

IEA: Battle for global oil market share just started. Oil glut worsens as OPEC market-share battle just beginning: IEA.

Asia tops biggest global school rankings.

HSBC WARNS: The world economy faces a 'titanic problem'.

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