Monday, July 6, 2015

World News Briefs -- July 6, 2015 (Evening Edition)



BBC: Greece debt crisis: Creditors press for new proposals

Eurozone finance ministers say they expect to hear new proposals from Greece after the country voted to reject the terms of a bailout.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her French counterpart Francois Hollande also called on Greece to make "serious" proposals.

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras is due to address a summit of eurozone leaders on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Greek banks are to stay closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

MIDDLE EAST

U.S., allies target Islamic State with 19 air strikes in Syria, Iraq.

Heavy US-led raids on ISIS Syria stronghold kill dozens.

Iraqi warplane accidentally bombs Baghdad.

Islamic State target Iraq's Haditha town with vehicle bombs.

ISIS boy reportedly kills at least 50 Kurds in suicide attack.

ISIL recaptures town from YPG forces in Syria's Raqqa.

Lebanese Hezbollah and Syrian army enter rebel-held border city.

Air strikes kill nearly 100 in Yemen, cast shadow on truce talks.

Warplanes bomb Saleh party HQ in Yemen capital. Yemen government raises prospect of truce, air strikes kill 30.

Kuwait detains 26 over Islamic State suicide attack on mosque: newspaper.

Iran demands end to U.N. missile sanctions, West refuses: envoys.

UN watchdog in Iran for 'intense' nuclear talks.

Four teachers among six Israeli-Arabs charged for promoting Islamic State. 6 Israeli Arabs, including 4 teachers, arrested for Islamic State sympathies.

ASIA

Rivals Pakistan, India to start process of joining China security bloc.

Pakistani military says it achieved major victory in mountain assault.

Pakistan PM denies nuclear material may leak into hands of terrorists.

Pakistan’s parched Baluchistan nears water crisis.

China stresses nationalism in war anniversary propaganda push.

China says Xinjiang has no 'ethnic problem' after Turkey protests.

Panic, invincibility and blame in China's stock market.

Sri Lanka polls timed ahead of U.N. war crimes report to foil Rajapaksa comeback.

Second MERS case confirmed in the Philippines.

AFRICA

South Sudan army retakes town from rebels.

Bombs at mosque, restaurant in central Nigerian city kill 44. Twin bomb blasts kill dozens in central Nigeria. Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Jos blasts kill scores.

205 North Sinai militants killed in past 3 days: military spox.

Day of extremist violence across Nigeria kills more than 60.

Sources: Egypt arrests Brotherhood members for alleged Suez plot.

Egypt looks set to approve disputed anti-terror law.

Islamist group Ansar Dine claims multiple attacks in Mali.

Burundi coup general says force only way to oust president.

S. Sudan Army rejects UN report citing atrocities.

UN special envoy says Ebola flare-ups could continue for some time.

Fugitive African warlord Joseph Kony is said to be sickly.

EUROPE

Germany, France press Greece to make credible proposals. Germany, France demand 'serious' proposals from Greece after 'No' vote.

Greece's Tsipras wins broad political backing for aid talks.

Greek finance minister quits to smooth talks after thunderous 'No'.

Putin, Tsipras discuss outcome of Greferendum on bailout deal - Kremlin

IMF says ready to help Greece if asked to do so. IMF tells Greece it cannot provide money due to missed payment.

EU official: Islamic State group may be using Mediterranean to smuggle terrorists into Europe.

Russian bombers seen off Swedish coast.

Tensions with Russia could prompt NATO strategy rethink.

Armenian protesters call for evening rally after police remove barricades. Armenian police disperse protest after 2 weeks.

Running of the bulls festival starts; crowd doused in wine.

AMERICAS

FARC negotiator demands strong gestures from Colombia president.

Latin America celebrates Greek austerity 'No' vote.

Mexican navy helicopter comes under fire near US border, kills 6 suspects.


3 Mexican journalists assassinated in week.

Pope Francis begins South America trip in Ecuador. More than 1 million expected at pope's Mass in South America.

Cuba's Fidel Castro in rare appearance at cheese meeting.

Obama celebrates Independence Day, 'freedom paid for by military members'.

Chile president's approval rating hits record low: poll.

'Pearl Harbor' trends on Twitter after U.S. soccer victory over Japan.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Obama to visit Pentagon for update on Islamic State.

EU official: Migrant boats also carrying IS fighters.

The women who secretly keep ISIS running.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Governments need to do more to regain citizens' trust, OECD says.

800 million still hungry and poor despite progress of millennium goals: U.N..

Greek debt crisis: Markets resilient after 'no' vote.

Oil tumbles 5 percent after Greek 'No' vote, ahead of Iran deadline.

BRICS to remain key driving force of global economy — China’s Foreign Ministry.

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