Monday, July 20, 2015

World News Briefs -- July 20, 2015



Reuters: U.N. Security Council endorses Iran nuclear deal

The United Nations Security Council on Monday endorsed a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program in return for sanctions relief, but it will be able to re-impose U.N. penalties during the next decade if Tehran breaches the historic agreement.

The 15-member body unanimously adopted a resolution that was negotiated as part of the agreement reached in Vienna last week between Iran and the world's major powers.

In return for lifting U.S., EU and U.N. sanctions, Iran will be subjected to long-term curbs on a nuclear program that the West suspected was aimed at creating an atomic bomb, but which Tehran says is peaceful.

MIDDLE EAST

UN endorses Iran nuclear agreement. UN endorses Iran nuclear deal with 6 world powers.

No alternative to Iran nuclear deal, Kerry says on Sunday talk shows.

Pentagon chief says Iran nuclear deal does not 'prevent military option'.

Iran FM criticizes US, Israel over threat of military action.

Senior defense source: IDF preparing for possible covert Iranian nuclear production.

Deadly explosion hits Turkish town near Syrian border. Turkey calls deadly blast at Suruc, near Syria, a terrorist attack. Suruc massacre: At least 28 killed in Turkey border blast.

Syria's army says battles rebels near president's homeland.

Yemen death toll from rebel shelling doubles to nearly 100.

Yemen conflict: Loyalists 'enter last Aden district'.

ISIL bans private internet access in Syria's Raqqa.

ASIA

Afghan troops 'killed by US air strike'. Afghan troops 'killed by US friendly fire' in Logar.

U.S. warns Kyrgyzstan that strained ties threaten aid.

Myanmar military chief defends political role, report.

North Korea elections achieve 99.97% turnout.

China to prosecute former aide to retired president.

Taiwan poised to elect first female president.

Mitsubishi apologizes to WWII Japanese prisoners of war.

AFRICA

Egypt’s military in control of ‘every inch’ of Sinai: spokesman.

Egypt's military spokesman says 7 troops killed in Sinai; Islamic State branch claims attacks.

Al Qaeda Algeria attack leaves 14 soldiers dead; Army kills 16 militants.

Libyan planes sink ship, attack another near Benghazi: spokesmen.

On eve of presidential election, Burundi opposition urges boycott.

Four Italians kidnapped near Eni oil premises in Libya.

South Africa mines minister appeals for calm after protests in platinum belt.

Former Chad dictator's war crimes trial opens in Senegal.

Bird flu spreading across West Africa, human spillover feared: U.N..

US to trace Nigerian stolen assets, boost military help.

EUROPE

Greek debt crisis: Banks reopen amid tax rise.

IMF says Greece repaid arrears worth two billion euros.

Ukrainian military and separatists accuse each other of shelling Donetsk.

Panic attack: Latvia reports spotting Russian Sub, Corvette near border.

Law bans foreigners from holding high positions in Russia — Kremlin spokesman.

Britain's Cameron announces anti-militant plan, tells internet firms to help.

Now the Royal family faces TV 'Nazi' exposé: As Palace considers legal action over 'Hitler salute' photos, Channel 4 documentary is set to reopen a painful chapter of Duke's family history.

AMERICAS

Embassies reopen as U.S., Cuba restore ties. Cuba and US formally restore diplomatic relations.

Kerry to visit Cuba for U.S. embassy ceremony on Aug 14: source.

Obama’s resolve to fight Islamist terror questioned after latest attack on U.S. soil.

2.5 million illegals cross border under Obama, less than Bush.

FARC ceasefire comes into force after 2 months of attacks and combat.

Guyana to 'stoutly resist' Venezuela plans to issue IDs to disputed Essequibo residents.

Public enemy? At home in Mexico, ‘El Chapo’ is folk hero No. 1.


TERRORISM/THEW LONG WAR

In an IS training camp, children told: Behead the doll.

ISIS role eyed in bombings of Hamas, other militants.

Islamic State commander executed after ‘Game Of Thrones’ naked walk of shame.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Infidelity site Ashley Madison hacked as attackers demand total shutdow.

Gold price falls to five-year low on US rate rise talk.

Wall St higher as earnings boost confidence.

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