World News Briefs -- July 10, 2015

VOA: Iran Nuclear Talks Will Continue Into Saturday

VIENNA — Foreign ministers from Iran and major world powers will reconvene in Vienna Saturday for talks on Tehran's nuclear program after blowing past yet another deadline to reach a comprehensive deal.

"We are making progress, it's painfully slow," British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said before leaving Vienna Friday.

Echoing U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's assessment of the talks, Hammond added, "There are still some issues that have to be resolved."

MIDDLE EAST

Iraq's Shi'ite militias target Falluja in Anbar campaign.

After gains, Syria rebels face tough fight for Deraa, Aleppo.

More than 4 million refugees have now fled Syria, UN says.

U.N. expects Yemen fighting to halt from Friday until Ramadan ends.

Civilian death toll in Yemen conflict rises above 1,500, U.N. says.

Iran: Other side changing demands, making nuke talks tough. Iran nuclear talks press ahead after U.S. warning time is limited.

Kerry threatens to quit Iran nuke talks after more delays.

Russia says Iran nuclear deal is “within reach” in Vienna.

Lebanese Christian party rallies against Sunni prime minister.

Saud al-Faisal, Saudi foreign minister for 40 years, dies.

ASIA

Pakistan, India agree to cooperate on eliminating terrorism.

Indian PM Modi to visit Pakistan in 2016 in a thaw in ties.

China stocks continue surge, but concerns remain. China stocks jump again as emergency measures bite.

China's Xi pledges security equipment, training for Afghanistan.

UN: Drought-hit North Korea cuts food distribution.

Sri Lanka's defeated Rajapaksa to contest August 17 poll.

Bangladesh stampede kills 25 at charity handout.

Typhoon Chan-hom lashes Okinawa island chain in Japan; heads towards Taiwan and China.

AFRICA

In security sweep, Tunisian forces kill 5 alleged extremists.

Tunisia hunts group fleeing to Islamic State in Libya- locals.

Boko Haram attacks Buni Yadi in northern Nigerian: military sources.

Nigerian military: 'Mastermind' of deadly bombings arrested.

Ugandan police arrest two opposition leaders.

Egypt, facing terrorism, wants high-tech American border security system.

UN conference refocuses attention on Ebola.

EUROPE

Greek PM Tsipras seeks party backing after abrupt concessions. Greece commits to repay IMF, tones down debt relief rhetoric. Hopes for Greek deal rise as creditors open to debt relief. Germany concedes Greece needs debt relief; Greek plan awaited.

German parties split over latest Greek reform plans.

Eurogroup head says 'major decision' could be taken on Greece on Saturday.

Poroshenko says terrorist threat in Ukraine has "significantly risen".

Russia's Putin upbeat on Ukraine crisis solution.

Russian veto of U.N. resolution on Srebrenica infuriates U.S., allies.

Turkey warns next wave of Syrian refugees may end up in Europe.

AMERICAS

US Feds acknowledge hack of government computers affected 21 million.

James Comey, FBI chief, says his own info was hacked in OPM breach; it was ‘enormous’.

FBI: More than 200 Americans have tried to fight for ISIS.

Venezuela’s largest bill buys 16 U.S. cents after 30% plunge.

Bolivia's Morales doubtful of full diplomatic ties with US soon.

Confederate flag taken down from South Carolina capitol.

Heroin use jumps in US as painkiller addicts switch drugs.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Afghan ISIS commander killed in drone strike. U.S. drone strike kills key Islamic State figure in Afghanistan.

New Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen calls for attacks on US.

FBI foiled July 4 attacks, chief says.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

IMF cuts world growth outlook. IMF downgrades 2015 outlook for global growth to 3.3 percent.

Lifting the lid on one of FIFA's big secrets: Executive pay.

World's poorest need $160 a year to end hunger: U.N..