Tuesday, May 26, 2015

World News Briefs -- May 26, 2015 (Evening Edition)



BBC: Iraq starts operation to drive Islamic State from Anbar

Pro-government forces in Iraq have formally launched an operation to drive Islamic State out of Anbar province.

The announcement was made by a spokesman for the Popular Mobilisation (al-Hashid al-Shaabi), a force comprising dozens of Shia militias.

He said the operation would see government troops and militiamen move southwards from Salahuddin province and seek to cut off IS militants in Ramadi.

The provincial capital fell to IS this month after Iraq's army withdrew.

MIDDLE EAST

Syrian air strikes target ISIL in Palmyra.

Iraq launches counterattack against Isis near Ramadi. Iraqi forces surround Ramadi in ISIL counteroffensive. Iraq launches operation to drive Islamic State from Anbar.

Biden calls Iraq PM to reassure US support.

Yemen fighters backing exiled government take southern city.

Bombing exposes Saudi failure to curb sectarian strains.

Iran, Oman discuss Yemen war, settle maritime borders.

Russia, US close on Iran 'snap-back' sanctions.

No Iran sanctions relief before end 2015 at best: German envoy.

Iran begins closed-door trial of Washington Post reporter.

Netanyahu proposes to resume peace talks with settlement focus.

Terrorist rockets hit Israel. Rocket from Gaza lands in southern Israel.

ASIA

China outlines more assertive military policy.

Insurgents launch late-night attack on Kabul guesthouse. Militants lay siege to guesthouse in Afghanistan's capital. Multiple explosions rock central Kabul.

Deadly Taliban raids hit Afghan security forces.

South Korea's Park to visit Obama June 16: White House.

China to extend military reach, build lighthouses in disputed waters.

Aquino: Philippines to fly over disputed South China Sea.

Xi may cancel US visit in event of South China Sea incident.

North Korea leader hails 'miracle' missile test.

Malaysia mass graves: villagers tell of migrants emerging from secret jungle camps.

Aung San Suu Kyi missing from global meeting on Rohingya.

India heatwave toll nears 800.

AFRICA

Gunmen try to kill Libya's recognized prime minister.

Reports: Boko Haram kills dozens in Nigeria. Boko Haram kill at least 43 in Nigeria's Borno state: witnesses.

Nigeria's Boko Haram 'increases' suicide attacks.

East African leaders to hold summit on Burundi violence.

S Sudan gains 'full control' of oil town from rebels.

Militants kill Bangladeshi UN peacekeeper in Mali's capital.

Kenyan police attacked by al-Shabaab gunmen. Al-Shabab claims to have killed Kenyan police officers.

Burundi condemns opposition to president's election bid.

Failed migrants return home to Senegal after Libya ordeal.

S.Africa to release 'Marikana massacre' probe next month.

African observers say Ethiopia poll credible, opposition cries foul.

UN: 'Significant challenges’ in Tanzania Cholera outbreak.

Money shortage threatens Ebola battle, WHO says.

EUROPE

Obama denounces Russia’s ‘increasingly aggressive posture’ on Ukraine.

Thousands of Kosovars mourn Albanian militants killed in Macedonia.

Greece and creditors play down fears of imminent default.

Only new refugees to benefit from EU quotas in migrant crisis: draft.

Russia should not cut itself off from foreign investment: Putin.

Vladimir Putin’s space dream dragged into $1.5bn black hole. $1.8 billion disappears in Russian space program.

Catalonia separatists pin hopes on September vote after setback.

Pope Francis hasn’t watched TV since 1990 and he misses going out for pizza.

AMERICAS

Obama urges US Senate to renew phone-records program.

IRS says thieves stole tax info from 100,000.

Obama says working with NATO allies on Islamic State, Libya.

Suriname poll: Incumbent leader Bouterse's party ahead.

Colombia Farc rebel leader Roman Ruiz 'killed in raid'.

US-bound flights subject of anonymous threats.

Venezuela's currency just collapsed 30% on the black market.

Mexico and Texas hit by deadly storms. Houston roads impassable as floodwaters rise.

Poll surge raises election win prospect for Canada's leftist NDP.

Eyeing the next frontier, Miami law firms ramp up Cuba strategy.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Islamist fighters drawn from half the world's countries, says UN.

For an IS fighter, a paid honeymoon in caliphate's heart.

Islamic State claims credit for Tunis barracks shooting.

Exclusive: Captured video appears to show foreign fighters in Nigeria's Boko Haram.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China gets a new billionaire every week.

Amazon pays $16 million tax in Germany, while making $11.9 billion sales.

Time Warner Cable to be bought by Charter Communications.

More Swiss banks to settle with U.S. DoJ in near future: official.

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