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World News Briefs -- July 9, 2015



VOA: China Slams G-7 Criticism on Sea Claims

China on Tuesday slammed the Group of Seven (G-7) nations for making "irresponsible remarks" about Beijing's disputed territorial claims in the East and South China Seas.

In a statement at the end of a summit in Germany on Monday, G-7 leaders expressed concern about Asian maritime tensions and called on all sides to respect international law.

"We strongly oppose the use of intimidation, coercion or force, as well as any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo, such as large-scale land reclamation," the G-7 statement said.

MIDDLE EAST

U.S., allies conduct 23 air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq, Syria: task force.

Iraqi forces make progress against ISIL in Beiji.

Inside Mosul: What's life like under Islamic State?

Moderate rebels take key southern base in Syria, dealing blow to Assad.

Hezbollah repels IS attack on Lebanon-Syria border.

Rebels attack sprawling army base in southern Syria.

Saudi-led air strikes kill 19 in Yemen.

Turkish leaders to meet as coalition looms. Erdogan looms large as Turkey's AK Party mulls coalition options.

Hamas gains in popularity in Gaza, West Bank since war with Israel: poll.

ASIA

Almost 1,000 civilians killed in Afghanistan conflict during the first 4 months of this year.

Fighting in Afghanistan intensifies between 'Islamic State' and the Taliban.

China slams G7 criticism on sea claims.

Malaysia to protest over Chinese coast guard 'intruders': WSJ.

North Korea destroying 10,000 homes near China border.

Russia says it will build on Southern Kuril islands seized from Japan.

South Koreans blame government in spiraling MERS outbreak. South Korea says its deadly MERS outbreak may have peaked .

AFRICA

Conflict, political drama to take center stage at AU summit.

Nigerian summit to be 'decisive' for Boko Haram task force: Benin.

Libya rivals 'positive' on peace draft. Libya's elected parliament rejects U.N. unity government proposal.

Islamic State kidnaps 88 Christians in Libya.

Eritrea calls UN human rights findings 'indecent hyperbole'.

U.N. rights chief sounds alarm over reports of Burundi youth 'militia' violence.

Improving women's lives would boost Sahel's development: U.N. envoy.

EUROPE

UN: More than 870,000 Ukrainians flee the country because of armed conflict.

UN says almost 6,500 killed in Ukraine conflict.

Ukraine crews battle blaze after 'huge' explosion outside Kiev. Fuel depot blaze in Ukraine kills five.

Implementation of Minsk agreements on Ukraine 'still fragile': Russian Foreign Ministry.

Russia rejects US accusations of nuclear treaty breach. US accuses Russia of missile violations to cover Europe deployment plans – Moscow.

Greek leader seeks party backing as EU warns on cash deal hopes. Greece submits new reform plan to EU and IMF.

Belarus sets Oct. 11 election day, Lukashenko poised to run again.

UK lawmakers back Cameron's EU referendum plans but debate highlights risks.

Suspected petrol bombs thrown at Czech defence minister's house.

AMERICAS

Venezuela demands Guyana halt 'imperial' oil exploration.

Cuba trade embargo fate hinges on Havana human rights progress.

What’s a little oil between neighbors? Venezuela-Guyana tensions flare.

A judge ruled Argentina owes $5.4 billion, not $1.7 billion — now here's the freakout everyone expected.

Patient in the U.S. with extreme form of TB sent to NIH.

White House briefing interrupted after bomb threat to local police. Pair of threats close parts of White House, Congress hearing.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Families of Yemeni drone strike victims sue Obama.

Islamic State isn’t just destroying ancient artifacts — it’s selling them.

Probe urged into attack on Spanish tourists in Yemen.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Forget the G7 summit – Bilderberg is where the big guns go.

HSBC to shed 25,000 jobs globally.

OPEC set to play the waiting game in oil market.

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