Monday, June 1, 2015

World News Briefs -- June 1, 2015 (Evening Edition)



AFP: Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi to Outline Plan for Retaking Ramadi: US Official

Washington: Iraq's plan to recapture the western city of Ramadi from Islamic State jihadists will dominate a meeting Tuesday in Paris of foreign ministers from the international coalition fighting the group, a senior US official said.

In the wake of the stunning defeat in Ramadi this month, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will outline how his government intends to retake it and what coalition partners can do to help, a senior State Department official told reporters.


MIDDLE EAST

Obama: No military solution to Iran's nuclear program.

White House: Iran nuclear talks can continue despite Kerry's injury.

Iraqi soldiers die in attack on army base. Islamic State suicide attack kills 38 Iraqi policemen. Iraq: Islamic State bomb attack 'kills 45 police officers'.

Funding shortage threatens half U.N.'s humanitarian operations in Iraq.

Jordan army destroys two infiltrating vehicles on Syrian border.

Arab air strikes pound Yemen amid reports of progress toward talks. Yemen talks in Oman ‘shrouded in secrecy’. As Saudi-led fighters bomb Yemen, Houthi rebels to meet US officials.

Houthi rebels in Yemen are holding multiple Americans prisoner.

US hostage Casey Coombs released in Yemen and flown to Oman.

German foreign minister visits Gaza, calls for Israel to ease blockade and end to rocket fire.

Israeli ministers approve 10-year jail terms for stone throwers.

Turkey's Erdogan vows to punish journalist behind Syria trucks video.

ASIA

Obama: land reclamation projects in South China Sea 'counterproductive'. Obama warns China against 'throwing elbows' in sea dispute.

Beijing rejects US criticism over construction in South China Sea.

Vietnam rejects US demand to stop 'land reclamation' in South China Sea.

Indian army kills four militants after sixteen-hour gun battle.

Migrant boat still being held off Myanmar coast: government. The Latest on Rohingya: UN estimates 3,000 still adrift.

In Mazar, Afghans enjoy life as fighting draws near.

China to hold fire drills along Myanmar border.

China's "Internet police" open a window on Web censorship.

Australian opposition party proposes same-sex marriage bill.

More than 680 in South Korea isolated over MERS virus fears.

In a nation of smokers, Beijing bans lighting up indoors.

42 charged in 2013 Bangladesh building collapse.

AFRICA

Nigeria's new president to visit Chad, Niger on 1st trip; all nations fighting Boko Haram.

Egypt says uncovers Brotherhood plot, day before Mursi sentencing.

Libyan government forces lack ammunition in Benghazi battle against Islamists.

Libya edges closer to economic collapse as currency dives.

Burundi to consider summit request for election delay.

Clashes in Somalia leave 35 dead.

AQIM Islamists claim two attacks against UN in Mali: Mauritanian agency.

Head of Mali's main Tuareg-led rebels hopeful on peace deal.

Up to 70 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker crash.

South Sudan food crisis deepens amid tanking economy.

Libya court to rule on Gaddafi's son Saif, former officials on July 28.

EUROPE

Merkel meets European, IMF chiefs for Greek debt talks.

Over 6,400 people killed in eastern Ukraine — UN.

Three Ukrainian serviceman killed in separatist east: Kiev military.

Ukraine military fires 150 mortar shells at Donetsk rebels, Russian news media claims.

Russian military insignia are reported in Ukraine. U.N. finds growing signs of Russian involvement in Ukraine war.

89 European politicians and military leaders banned from Russia.

Italian premier's party claims victory in 5 of 7 regions.

France, Germany raise concerns over EU migrant redistribution plan.

Gerry Adams relatives 'used as spies' by British military intelligence.

Paris breaks a hundred thousand hearts: French capital starts to remove tons of padlocks from its bridges after caving into locals' demands to end tourists' tradition of pledging lasting love.

AMERICAS

US surveillance powers expire as Senate deal fails.

Mexican president changes asset declaration in wake of report on land deal.

Argentine election candidates plan to unwind president's policies.

FARC attack leaves Colombia port city without power: military.

Haiti struggles to stem cholera as rains come early.

Argentina is racking up debt even faster than during its 2001-2002 crisis.

Venezuela opposition march draws thousands.

Venezuela parliament chief: will sue in U.S., Spain over drugs reporting.

Kerry returns to US after breaking leg in bike crash outside Geneva.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Officials: US, Pakistani strikes kill 14 militants.

IS revamps recruitment, with savvy, professional broadcasts.

Qatar extends travel ban for 5 Taliban traded for U.S. soldier.

Balkans becoming hub for foreign fighters joining ISIL.

US intelligence aware of increasing capabilities of Islamic State radicals.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil falls more than 1 percent on high OPEC output, firmer dollar.

China develops first facial recognition ATM.

Malaysia Airlines lays off 6,000 employees. Malaysia Airlines 'technically bankrupt'.

Fifa crisis: South Africa 'admits $10m football payout'.

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