World News Briefs -- July 17, 2015 (Evening Edition)

FOX News: Tennessee gunman was armed to the teeth and ready for war with America.

Mohammad Youusef Abdulazeez, the naturalized American-turned Islamic radical who killed four Marines Thursday, was heavily armed, wore an ammo vest and was bent on waging war against America, according to authorities who spoke a day after the horrific attack at two military facilities in Chattanooga.

MIDDLE EAST

Isis claims responsibility for Iraq car bomb blast that kills dozens. Death toll in Iraq suicide car bombing rises to more than 100.

Iran: Nuclear deal is new chance for regional cooperation.

After Iran deal, U.S. overtures to Gulf easier than to Israel.

Kerry: 'very, very hopeful' Iran will release detained Americans.

47% of Israelis would back unilateral Iran strike: poll.

Islamic State targeted in 26 air strikes by U.S.-led coalition: statement.

Assad celebrates Eid as 'dozens die in northern Syria'.

IS claims Saudi Arabia suicide blast.

Yemen's exiled government declares 'liberation' of Aden. Yemeni government says it is consolidating control of Aden.

Turkey cracks down on Islamic State militants.

ASIA

China says Japan, China preparing for 'high-level' talks.

Kyrgyz security police say they foiled two Islamic State attacks.

U.S. "ready to respond" to flare-up in South China Sea.

China's Xi visits sensitive North Korean border area.

China defense minister says Japan bill will 'complicate' region.

Pakistan summons Indian envoy after drone shot down.

Sri Lanka's former president launches comeback bid.

Japan to start from scratch on Tokyo Olympic stadium plan. Japan scraps 2020 Olympic stadium design.

AFRICA

More than 300 people injured in train crash in South Africa.

Three girls blow themselves up in deadly Nigeria attacks.

Multiple suicide bombs kill 64 in northeastern Nigeria. Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Eid prayer blasts hit Damaturu.

Egypt: Six killed in clashes amid Brotherhood protest. Clashes at Islamist march in Egyptian capital kill 5.

Islamic State claims bold strike on an Egyptian navy vessel.

Niger army kills 30 suspected Boko Haram insurgents: sources.

Crisis-hit Burundi leader promises 'five more years of peace'.

Burundi facing mass atrocities unless UN acts swiftly, experts warn.

Eid al-Fitr celebrated across Africa.

EUROPE

David Cameron knew UK pilots were bombing Isis in Syria.

Europe came close to catastrophe over Greece: EU's Tusk.

Eurozone ready to start formal talks with Greece over €86bn bailout.

Greek PM replaces ministers.

Greece debt crisis: German MPs vote 'yes' to bailout talks. Europe moves to restore funding to Greece after bailout vote.

Ukrainians, Australian kin mark year since MH17 downing.

Ukraine outrages Moscow by deporting top Russian envoy.

On the front lines of Ukraine's forgotten war.

Irked by U.S., but EU keeps own spy projects quiet.

Britain offers Cyprus land in event of peace deal.

AMERICAS

FBI following up all leads in Chattanooga. Chattanooga shooting: Marines identify victims, including recipient of Purple Heart.

Iran deal is likely 2016 campaign issue in US.

Obama, Saudi foreign minister meet to discuss Iran deal.

Republicans blame Obama policies for rise in domestic terrorism.

U.S. Poll: Fears of Islamic extremism on the rise.

Immigration to swell U.S. Muslim population to 6.2 million.

Brazil ex-president Lula da Silva in corruption probe.

Brazil's lower house speaker breaks with government.

Mexico official: 7 people arrested in jailbreak of drug lord.

Mexico says U.S. sent extradition request for Guzman in June.

Argentine Jews reject any dialogue with Iran in bombing.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Ex-CIA insider: ISIS-inspired attacks are "wave of the future".

Islamic State ordered failed attack on France: prosecutor. 3 French arrested in IS-inspired plan to attack base.

Life after Gitmo: A once-suspected Al Qaeda member starts over (Video).

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Report: Hong Kong is key link in Ivory trade.

Google adds instant $50bn to market value as shares soar.

Google pushes Nasdaq to record; Dow, S&P slip on oil.

Samsung merger approval paves way for succession.

Boeing to take big U.S. tanker charge, says will hit profit.