Friday, July 17, 2015

World News Briefs -- July 17, 2015



Reuters: Yemen's exiled government says Aden 'liberated', Houthis expelled

Saudi-backed Yemeni fighters completed their offensive to retake the southern city of Aden from the Houthi militia on Friday, residents said, as fighting in one main district subsided.

Their victory in the port city - backed up by training and heavy weapons delivered by an Arab military coalition - marks a turning point in almost four months of aerial bombing and civil war in which battle lines seldom changed but more than 3,500 people have been killed and a million displaced.

MIDDLE EAST

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'.

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

ASIA

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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