World News Briefs -- July 22, 2015 (Evening Edition)

AFP: Greek crisis: thousands protest as MPs vote on more reforms

Thousands of anti-austerity protesters have gathered in Athens as politicians prepared to vote on a second batch of reforms that must pass if Greece is to unlock a huge international bailout.

The vote poses a fresh challenge to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ authority, after he suffered a major rebellion by MPs in his leftist party Syriza last week during a first vote on tough reforms demanded by Athens’ international creditors.

MIDDLE EAST

Saudis seek US reassurance on Iran deal.

Kerry to visit Gulf Arab states, vows to 'push back' against Iran.

Iran rejects sanctions extension beyond 10 years.

Iranian official: Held US citizens discussed at nuke talks.

Syria conflict: 'Unprecedented' assault on Zabadani.

Deadly double suicide attack rocks Iraq's Fallujah. Iraqi officials say car bombing at popular market in southwestern Baghdad kills 18, wounds 36.

Kurd militants say kill two Turkish police to avenge Islamic State bombing.

Turkey briefly blocks access to Twitter over bombing images.

Saudi arms shipment arrives in Yemen's Aden airport: official.

Yemen war continues to take heavy toll on civilians.

ASIA

Obama praises Afghan efforts to reconcile with Taliban.

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb says deal may have saved Iran from disaster.

Suicide bomber kills 19 people in north Afghanistan market.

China urges Philippines to return to bilateral talks on disputed sea.

China calls Japan foreign policy 'two-faced'.

India, Japan, U.S. plan naval exercises in tightening of ties in Indian Ocean.

North Korea upgrades missile tower for possible October launch.

U.S. says to continue aiding Kyrgyzstan despite canceled treaty.

Ai Weiwei free to travel overseas again after China returns his passport.

AFRICA

50+ dead in Cameroon, Nigeria as Buhari warns US over Boko Haram.

Kenya to close airspace for Barack Obama's visit.

Somalia's al-Shabab loses key Bardere stronghold.

Vote count underway in Burundi. Burundi opposition leader calls for unity government.

Mali troops destroy jihadist camps near I.Coast border: military.

Twin suicide attacks kill at least 13 in Cameroon: sources.

Libya: Armed forces brush off threat of EU sanctions against General Khalifa Haftar.

At least 40 dead in ethnic clashes in southern Libya.

Boko Haram resurgence deepens humanitarian crisis in Niger.

South Sudanese soldiers, allies accused of war crimes.

China deal threatens only American military base in Africa.

EUROPE

Greece to vote on more reforms.

No reforms, no money, senior German lawmaker warns Athens.

Key dates in Greece's funding talks with the euro zone.

Volunteer rebel sheds light on Russian military involvement in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine agrees to 30-kilometer buffer zone.

Pro-Russian 'republic' Transnistria calls up reservists as East-West tensions flare.

Troubled Moldova edges towards formation of new pro-Europe government.

Italian police raids mafia gambling empire, seize assets worth 2 billion euros.

AMERICAS

Obama admin plans more executive action on immigration.

Marines said to divert gunman in Chattanooga killings.

Guatemala mayoral candidate, guards shot dead.

Haitians protest over Dominican Republic deportations.

Venezuela arrests 2 military officers for drug trafficking.

Donald Trump to tour U.S.-Mexico border.

More evidence Hillary Clinton’s troubles aren’t going away.

Brazil police may be to blame for 35 execution-style killings over weekend.

Now Argentina accuses Falkland Islands fishermen of stealing their FISH.

New York acts to mandate $15 minimum wage in fast food.

Nearly half of United States has tried marijuana: Poll.

Canadian dollar hits 10-year low; pound up on bullish BOE.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

2 arrested in Italy on terror charges, planned to attack military base with US presence.

Al-Qaeda leader who radicalised Jihadi John killed by US strike.

Obama’s plan for Guantánamo is seen faltering. Guantanamo Bay: Closure plan in 'final stages'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil prices hit as US data raises oversupply fears.

Mark Zuckerberg is now the ninth richest person in the world.

Wells Fargo & Co. is the Earth’s most valuable bank.

Apple just confirmed everybody's biggest fear about China.