World News Briefs -- June 7, 2015

BBC: G7 summit: Climate and extremism lead day two talks

Climate change and terrorism are top of the agenda on the second day of the G7 summit of economic powers in Germany.

Chancellor Angela Merkel wants the group to reach an agreement on limiting global temperature rises.

She is also calling on the G7 members to contribute to a fund for poor countries suffering the worst consequences of climate change.

There are also talks on the threat from radical extremism with the leaders of Nigeria, Tunisia and Iraq.

MIDDLE EAST

Activists: Syrian air raids kill 49 in northwestern village. Syrian air strike kills 49 in northwest: monitor.

Air strikes against Isis continue day after US general defends bombing campaign.

ISIL losing ground in parts of Iraq and Syria. Iraq: Troops advance against IS in key refinery town. Fierce fighting rages near airbase in Iraq's Anbar.

Tariq Aziz, former aide to Saddam Hussein, dies in Iraqi hospital.

Yemen crisis: Saudi Arabia air strikes kill 44 in Sanaa. Houthi media: Air strike on Yemen army HQ kills scores.

Saudi-led naval blockade leaves 20m Yemenis facing humanitarian disaster.

Saudi Arabia says Houthi attack on border foiled.

Israeli aircraft strike, PM accuses world of ignoring Gaza rockets.

Turkey's ruling party loses seats, dashes Erdogan ambitions.

No trust in nuclear talks, says senior Iranian nuclear negotiator.

U.N.: Interim deal to help show any military side of Iran nuclear past.

Saudi court upholds blogger's 10 years and 1,000 lashes.

ASIA

Afghan troops battle Taliban forces in Yamgan.

Pakistan military says 19 militants, 7 soldiers killed in clash.

Philippines strengthens foreign alliances amid China Sea dispute.

Vietnam launches special 'sovereignty' cruise, angering China.

Beijing hopes US will cool down on South China Sea rift.

China now tussling with Malaysia in S China Sea.

Pakistan says only two convicted for attempted murder of Malala Yousafzai.

South Korea to track mobile phones to enforce Mers virus quarantine rules. Hong Kong sets 'serious' response to South Korea's MERS outbreak.

Beijing struggles to cut smog with wide-ranging restrictions.

China ship death toll surpasses 430.

AFRICA

Migrant crisis: Warships rescue thousands off Libya coast. British official: Half million waiting to migrate to Europe.

Islamic State captures another town in Libya.

UN wants investigation into alleged killings by AU troops in CAR.

UN panel details 'gross human rights violations' in Eritrea.

Sudan's Bashir names new foreign, defense, oil ministers.

Death toll rises in Accra floods and petrol station fire.

Parole board to recommend Oscar Pistorius be released in August.

EUROPE

G7 to discuss 'standing up to Russian aggression' - Obama. G-7 leaders signal united front on Russia sanctions.

Japan, Canada leaders visit Kiev ahead of talks without Putin.

Greece's Tsipras 'failed' to deliver promised plan - Juncker.

Greece determined to stay in eurozone, says economy minister. Greek negotiators in Brussels to explore deal possibility.

West and Russia clash at UN over Ukraine crisis.

International flotilla rescues 5,900 from Mediterranean in a weekend.

Italian leaders vowing to shelter no more rescued migrants.

Hungary's ruling party wants to close southern border to migrants.

Romanian prime minister faces calls to step down over corruption allegations.

Money laundering investigation stymied by China, Italy says.

AMERICAS

Obama administration stops work on immigrant program.

US House lawmakers push for debate on using force against ISIS.

Mexico midterm elections open amid fears of violence. Mexico's ruling party could lose majority after close vote. Mexico elections: President's party set to retain power.

Vigilante battle kills 13 near Mexican beach resort.

US Border Patrol helicopter fired upon from Mexico, forced to land.

Worried lawmakers assess border security after Mexican drug cartel attack.

Felipe Gonzalez in Venezuela: Ex-Spain PM to help opposition.

Venezuela makes new claim to Guyana’s territorial waters, potential oil block.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Senate showdown on Guantánamo.

ISIS exploits social media to make inroads in U.S..

Obama admin. tried to flip ‘Taliban Five’; efforts a ‘total failure,’ source says.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

G7 summit in Germany gets under way amid mass protests LIVE UPDATES.

OPEC leaves output unchanged - Saudi Arabian oil minister. OPEC to maintain current oil output.

Fifa corruption: Documents show details of Jack Warner 'bribes'.

Russia, Qatar might lose their World Cups: paper.