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

Reuters: U.S. says no evidence attacks in Tunisia, France, Kuwait coordinated

The U.S. State Department said there was no evidence so far that Friday's terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait were coordinated.

State Department spokesman John Kirby said the attacks were still being investigated but there was "no indication on a tactical level they were coordinated."

"Obviously, clearly, they were all terrorist attacks," Kirby said at a news briefing.

Suspected Islamic militants on Friday killed at least 37 people at a Tunisian seaside resort and 25 worshippers at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Kuwait, and decapitated a man at a U.S. gas company in France.

The attacks occurred during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

MIDDLE EAST

Saudi-led jets bomb Yemen as Hadi government rejects new talks.

Islamic State suicide bomber kills 27, wounds 227 in Kuwait mosque. Kuwait Shia mosque blast death toll 'rises to 25'. Islamic State suicide bomber kills more than 10 in Kuwait mosque attack. Kuwait paramedic, rights group: 16 killed in mosque attack. ISIS claims deadly mosque attack in Kuwait.

Islamic State kills at least 145 civilians in Syria's Kobani: monitor. ISIS kills at least 145 civilians in Syria's Kobani, says monitoring group. Syria crisis: Islamic State 'kills 120 civilians' in Kobane.

Turkey accused of allowing ISIL fighters to cross its border to attack a Kurdish town only recently freed of militants.

Turkey denies aiding Islamic State assault on Kobane.

Iran nuclear deal’s final push sees Kerry, Zarif meet in Vienna.

Iran nuclear agreement deadline may slip.

Iran nuclear talks: Obama warned over concessions.

Iran criticized for human rights abuses in State Department report.

Israeli forces shoot and kill Palestinian gunman in West Bank: army.

ASIA

Philippine officials say China's island-building is still in full swing at 2 disputed reefs.

China angered at Senate bill on Taiwan military cooperation.

U.S. criticizes Myanmar military veto after law change fails.

Karzai hails deepening Russian-Afghan ties.

Skeptics wonder if North Korea is exaggerating drought impact.

Sri Lanka's president dissolves parliament.

Chinese shares tumble more than 7% amid Asian losses.

AFRICA

U.S. proposes six rival South Sudan leaders for first U.N. sanctions.

African Union calls on UK to release Rwanda's spy chief.

Gunman kills at least 37, including Europeans, at Tunisian beachside hotel. Tunisia attacks: Live updates.

Scores of AU troops killed in Al-Shabab attack. Somalia attack: Al-Shabab 'kills 30' at AU military base. Al-Shabaab claims 30 peacekeepers killed in Somalia attack. Al-Shabab claims attack on AU base in Somalia.

Libya talks at crucial stage over power-sharing deal.

Libya rivals back in Morocco for fresh peace talks.

Niger army, Boko Haram clash.

Burundi crisis escalates as opposition boycotts elections.

Eritrean refugees protest AU inaction against dictatorship.

Famine conditions in South Sudan war zones: monitors.

EUROPE

France attack: Man decapitated at factory near Lyon.

France put on high alert after attack on chemical plant.

Greece rejects creditors' offer of bailout extension.

Greece debt crisis: Athens offered cash-for-reforms deal. Greece debt talks fail to reach deal as deadline looms.

Putin out to seize control of Ukraine, says Kiev defense chief.

NATO commander: Putin isn't finished with eastern Ukraine.

Putin calls Obama to discuss Ukraine, Middle East.

Russian spymaster-statesman Primakov dies at 85.

EU agrees to relocate 40,000 migrants. In tense talks, EU leaders agree on plan to confront migrant crisis.

French government orders Paris police to crack down on Uber after protests.

Vatican formally recognizes Palestinian state by signing treaty.

AMERICAS

U.S. homeland security chief urges vigilance after attacks abroad.

Cop killings in Venezuela reach 120 so far in 2015.

U.S. top court backs Obamacare, president says it's here to stay. Obamacare ruling puts Supreme Court on hot seat in U.S. presidential race.

Gay marriage declared legal across the US in historic supreme court ruling. Supreme Court extends gay marriage nationwide.

Haiti PM warns of 'humanitarian crisis' caused by Dominican deportation policy.

Venezuela enlists Russia, China on bond sale to ease cash crunch.

'Pirates' are stealing equipment from Venezuela's biggest oil refinery.

Americans are delaying major life events because of money worries.

Source: New York escapee Richard Matt shot and killed; Sweat being pursued.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.N. chief says attacks only strengthen fight against extremists.

Dozens die from Tunisia to France on Caliphate’s anniversary. Terror attacks on 3 continents, including 27 killed at Tunisia hotel.

Attacks hit three continents amid fears of escalating Islamist violence.

Italy arrests suspected al Qaeda bomber at Rome airport.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil markets await Iran nuclear talk outcomes.

Pacific trade talks enter 'Fast and Furious' phase.

With $21 trillion, China’s savers are set to change the world.

Icahn makes $1.6bn profit on Netflix stake.