Tuesday, July 14, 2015

World News Briefs -- July 14, 2015 (Evening Edition)



Wall Street Journal: ‘Today a New Page Has Turned,’ Iran’s President Tells Nation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said nuclear accord ushers in a ‘significant period’

TEHRAN—Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed Tuesday’s nuclear deal with six world powers as a watershed in repairing relations with the West but cautioned that much work lay ahead to improve ties and implement the agreement.

“Today a new page has turned,” Mr. Rouhani said in a speech aired on Iranian state TV. “Today is an end to the injustice and wrong, unfit accusations, and the beginning of a new development in cooperation with the world

In his remarks, the Iranian president welcomed the relief from U.N., European Union and U.S. economic sanctions, which negotiators from the U.S. and five other nations in Vienna agreed to lift in exchange for Tehran’s curbs on its nuclear program.

MIDDLE EAST

Iran deal reached, Obama hails step towards 'more hopeful world'.

Iran's nuclear deal puts Saudis on edge.

Embattled Israeli leader faces tough task fighting nuke deal.

18-day negotiation yields landmark Iran nuclear accord.

U.S., allies target Islamic State with 27 air strikes in Syria, Iraq.

Iraq conflict leaves nearly 15,000 civilians dead over last 16 months.

Life in Mosul: hard times in Iraq's 'prison city'.

Iraq seeks 'uninterrupted' Turkish military support against IS.

Islamic State prevents residents from leaving Fallujah

U.N. Syria envoy meets southern rebels for first time.

Saudi-backed forces seize Aden airport: exiled government.

Israeli court sentences Palestinian rocket engineer to 21 years' jail.

Turkish PM says nationalists plan to stay out of government.

ASIA

Pakistan helped secure Taliban talks, but Afghan mistrust lingers.

Stop attacking Afghan civilians, UN envoy begs.

Myanmar navy finds 102 stranded Bangladesh migrants on island: state media.

S Korea willing to improve ties with N Korea despite nuclear program.

Japan security debate masks clash of views on pacifist constitution.

India clears defense deals worth $4.7 billion, buys four Boeing spy planes.

India stampede 'kills 27 pilgrims' in Andhra Pradesh.

Google drops Chinese name from Maps after South China Sea controversy.

AFRICA

Mali detains 20 suspected Islamists, including two French: sources.

French forces shift tactics against extremists in north Mali.

Conflict stifles South Sudan’s oil industry.

IS admits losing control of Libya city.

UN warns against excluding refugees from C. Africa elections.

Rwandan lawmakers back move to let president run again.

Scarred by Islamist attacks, Kenya set to re-open Westgate mall.

Liberia confirms new Ebola case as outbreak spreads.

EUROPE

Greece: Revolt over austerity deal reaches Cabinet.

Greek leader faces outrage at home over rescue deal 'coup'. Greek PM will not resign, reshuffle after bailout vote: official.

IMF calls for Greece debt relief ahead of bailout vote.

Ukraine PM says reforms continue despite 'lunatic' lawmakers.

Up to 1.3 million in parched Ukraine face water crisis: UNICEF.

Russia seeks gains to ease possible pain from Iran deal.

Georgia accuses Russia of violating international law over South Ossetia.

Bosnian Serb seeks court referendum in fresh challenge to Bosnian state.

Calais 'secure zone' to protect UK-bound lorries, government says.

UK police arrest 3 terror suspects north of London.

AMERICAS

Obama relishes Iran deal, warns Congress not to stop it.

Suriname lawmakers OK Bouterse's re-election as president.

Many leave Dominican Republic for Haiti to avoid deportation.

Alleged photos of Mexican kingpin Guzman enjoying life after escape leaked.

Guzman escape turns up heat on Mexican president over corruption.

Mexico sacks prison chief over El Chapo escape.

Cuba: Mariel port, economic zone attract 1st foreign firms.

Tourism is surging in Cuba.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Islamic State no threat to U.S. homeland: Air Force general.

Afghan militants deny support for Islamic State.

Al Qaeda is winning the war in Yemen.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Iran deal could unleash big pent-up commercial aircraft demand.

Nuclear deal with Iran leads to decline in oil prices.

Iran to return to oil market with maximum capacity: Shana.

Facebook close sets speed record for $250 billion market cap.

How world's population is changing in 7 maps and charts.

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