World News Briefs -- May 27, 2015

ABC News: FIFA Officials Arrested Over Alleged ‘Rampant, Systematic’ $150M Bribery Scheme

In a series of overnight busts, authorities arrested high-ranking FIFA officials over allegations of vast racketeering and corruption involving more than $150 million in bribes and kickbacks spanning two decades in soccer’s controversial governing body, law enforcement officials said.

In all, 14 people, which include a trio of sports marketing executives, have been charged by the Department of Justice for allegedly “foster[ing] a culture of corruption and greed that created an uneven playing field for the biggest sport in the world,” as FBI Director James Comey put it. Police are also in the process of executing a search warrant at a location in Miami related to the investigation.

MIDDLE EAST

Air strikes kill at least 80 in deadliest bombings of Yemen war.

Iraq rebrands military campaign against Islamic State over fears of sectarianism.

ISIL suicide attacks target Iraq military convoys.

Iran says nuclear talks with powers might be extended past June 30.

Nuclear Iran 1,000 times more dangerous than ISIS – Netanyahu.

Saudi designates two Hezbollah officials as terrorists.

Gaza: Hamas killed and tortured, says Amnesty. Hamas accused of atrocities during Gaza war. Hamas executed 23 Palestinians under cover of Gaza conflict, says Amnesty.

Temperatures soar across Mideast countries amid sandstorms.

ASIA

Afghan Taliban gunmen killed after attack on Kabul guesthouse.

U.S., South Korea, Japan seek to raise pressure on North's nuclear program.

Japan, Philippines to deepen ties as China asserts sea claims.

Philippine, Vietnamese troops play soccer and sing on disputed island.

China's yuan 'no longer undervalued': IMF.

Thousands of migrants 'lost at sea' off Southeast Asia.

Monks join hundreds in Myanmar anti-Rohingya rally.

About 1,100 people dead as summer temperatures soar in India.

AFRICA

Desperate hunger, but no famine, predicted in South Sudan. South Sudan faces worst hunger level in four years, WFP says.

Nigerian soldiers fired for 'cowardice in Boko Haram war'.

Security Council extends UN mission in Somalia until August.

Libyan PM says survives assassination attempt after leaving parliament session.

Madagascar MPs vote to impeach President Rajaonarimampianina.

Ethiopia's ruling party EPRDF sweeps elections.

Cholera biggest threat as Burundi refugees crowd into Tanzania camps.

EUROPE

Greece claims deal is close, as US urges action soon - live updates.

One Ukrainian serviceman killed in eastern Ukraine: Kiev military.

Mother-tongue issues divide Ukraine — poll.

TV showdown in Ukraine highlights press freedom anxieties.

Britain to host state visit of Chinese President Xi in October.

Denmark PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt calls general election.

EU judges jail 11 ex-Kosovo Albanian guerrillas for war crimes.

Germany WW2 bomb find prompts Cologne's biggest evacuation.

AMERICAS

Toll from floods in Texas and Oklahoma rises.

Appeals court rules with states challenging Obama's immigration action.

Conflict escalates in Colombia, worrying a nation watching delicate peace talks.

Venezuela opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez on hunger strike.

Mexico authorities insist killing of 42 'criminals' was gun battle not massacre.

Mafia boss Pasquale Scotti held in Brazil after 30 years on the run.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Bulletin warns US analysts overwhelmed by pro-ISIS social media, military posts threatened.

German court hears case into US drone killings in Yemen. German court rejects complaint from Yemeni drone victims.

Al-Qaeda operative pleads guilty to terrorism charges in Brooklyn federal court.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Fifa corruption inquiries: Officials arrested in Zurich. Fifa 'took bribes for 2010 World Cup'.

Snapchat boss confirms IPO plan.

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