Wednesday, June 24, 2015

World News Briefs -- June 24, 2015



The Guardian: Greek bailout deal hangs by thread as Tsipras rails at creditors

Two sides remain deadlocked over compromise that would allow Athens to unlock €8bn in financial aid

A deal to stop Greece from going bankrupt is hanging by a thread, after the Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, hit out at his country’s creditors.

Tsipras is in Brussels for emergency talks with Greece’s creditors, but the two sides remain far apart over a compromise plan tabled by Athens that would allow Greece to unlock desperately needed financial aid.

MIDDLE EAST

Iraqi Shi'ite special forces take lead in Baiji fight.

Kurdish militia wants Syrian rebels to lead attack on Islamic State HQ.

Islamic State 'boosts Raqqa defences' as Kurds advance.

U.N. chief calls on Security Council to take action on Syria.

Iran nuclear talks: Khamenei rejects key US demands.

Document outlines big-power nuke help to Iran.

Palestine prepares to submit file that could see Israeli officials indicted.

ASIA

China police checkpoint attack 'kills 18' in Xinjiang.

China to widen draft security law to cover space, sea, polar interests.

'Unprecedented' surge of militants plagues Afghanistan, UN told.

Former warlords unite to fight Taliban in Afghanistan's north.

Myanmar military puts its case for hanging on to political power.

'Seoul-based investigators will bring Kim Jong-un to justice', vows UN.

China plans first WWII Victory parade to mark 70 years since Japan defeat.

Japan shares end day on more than 18-year high.

Heat wave claims over 945 lives in Karachi.

Australia warship seizes heroin worth A$500m in Indian Ocean.

AFRICA

Nigeria violence: 'At least 40 dead' in Boko Haram attack. About 40 killed in suspected Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria: witnesses.

Deadly car bomb targets Emirati officials in Somalia.

Libya's elected parliament backs U.N. peace plan, with amendments.

Celebrations forgotten as South Sudan tears itself apart.

Uganda police ban public meetings for presidential challenger.

EU to launch counter-terrorism training program across east Africa.

Judge suggests charging South African government over Bashir flight.

EUROPE

Divisions remain on Greece as officials meet for last push. Greek debt crisis: Tsipras turns on creditors. Greece's Tsipras, creditors struggle to bridge debt gaps.

France summons US ambassador over 'unacceptable' spying.

Russian former leader of Ukraine rebels warns of 'big war'.

NATO retools for long-haul standoff with Russia.

NATO says won't be dragged into arms race with Russia.

'The boat is full': Hungary suspends EU asylum rule, blaming influx of migrants.

The Queen may have to move out of Buckingham Palace until nearly $300M in renovations are done.

AMERICAS

Obama's Pacific trade pact nears finish in U.S. Congress.

Colombian army killed hundreds, maybe thousands, of innocent civilians to fake battlefield success: rights group.

Venezuela rejects Colombia’s protest over maritime boundary claim.

Lake Mead sinks to record low.

Parched Caribbean faces widespread drought, water shortages.

Falklands troops test their mettle: Specialist soldiers will check Britain's ability to protect islands from an Argentine attack.


More than 30 victims to speak at Boston bomber’s sentencing.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Everyone should know where terrorists live:’ Polish radicals to create Muslim database.

Obama won’t block families from paying ransom for hostages.

Saudi extremists are treated to gourmet meals and saunas in jihadi 'rehab'.

Islamic State spokesman calls on other factions to ‘repent,’ urges sectarian war.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Russia overtakes Saudi Arabia to become biggest crude exporter to China.

Palantir valued at $20 billion in new funding round.

Formula 1: US-Qatari investors 'to bid for sport'.

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