Tuesday, July 14, 2015

World News Briefs -- July 14, 2015



CNN: Landmark deal reached on Iran nuclear program

Vienna (CNN)After arduous talks that spanned 20 months, negotiators have reached a landmark deal aimed at reining in Iran's nuclear program.

The agreement, a focal point of U.S. President Barack Obama's foreign policy, appears set to reshape relations between Iran and the West, with its effects likely to ripple across the volatile Middle East.

Representatives of Iran, the United States and the other nations involved in the marathon talks were holding a final meeting in Vienna on Tuesday.

Obama praised the deal reached Tuesday morning, saying the agreement met the goals he had in place throughout negotiations.

MIDDLE EAST

18-day negotiation yields landmark Iran nuclear accord.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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