Wednesday, September 2, 2015

World News Briefs -- September 2, 2015



VOA: Thousands Stranded at Budapest Train Station

At least 2,000 people are stranded at the main international train station in Budapest, Hungary, after authorities abruptly stopped allowing migrants to travel to Germany and Austria without a visa from the European Union.

Hungarian authorities had begun Monday to allow migrants who had been camped outside for weeks to take the trains without being checked for a visa. But they apparently reversed their decision on Tuesday and halted the practice, stranding thousands of would-be travelers. Officials said they are trying to follow European Union rules.

MIDDLE EAST

Former ICC chief prosecutor pushes for Yazidi genocide case.

Syria crisis: Latakia blast rocks Assad stronghold.

Masked gunmen kidnap 18 Turkish workers in Baghdad.

Yemen crisis: 'Serious abuses' against Aden detainees.

Two Red Cross workers shot and killed in Yemen.

Saudi Arabia, U.S. near deal for two Lockheed warships: sources.

Netanyahu threatens to target young Palestinian stone-throwers.

UN says Gaza may become uninhabitable by 2020.

ASIA

Pakistan air strikes kill at least 31, as offensive continues.

Afghanistan rejects Pakistan's claim on Haqqani network.

North Korea tells South not to crow about deal that ended standoff.

Bangkok blast: Police match fingerprint to bomb suspect.

Bangladesh police charge 'Islamist militants' over atheist's murder.

Millions strike in India over government labour reforms.

Beijing readies for massive WWII military parade.

Flight delayed in China? Blame the military.

In China’s military parade, Taiwan plays a conflicted role.

On eve of World War Two parade, China's Xi slams 'fiendish' Japanese invaders.

Vietnam marks 70 years of independence.

AFRICA

Residents: Dead bodies lay inside African Union military base after Somalia attack. At least 50 dead in Shebab militants attack on African Union base: Western sources.

Somali Islamists warn against 'immoral culture' at hotels, beaches.

South Sudan on the brink: Failing currency and armed conflict pushes country closer to famine.

Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria kill dozens, including children.

Analysis - Eastern Libya struggles to attract oil buyers in row with Tripoli.

The Terminator goes on trial for war crimes: Congo warlord accused of raping and butchering hundreds of children finally faces justice. Congo warlord 'The Terminator' pleads not guilty at ICC.

Illegal migrants stuck in Malawi prisons after serving sentences.

EUROPE

Ukraine conflict: Deadly Luhansk ambush ends lull in east.

Russia says will respond in kind to new U.S. sanctions over Ukraine.

Thousands of migrants stranded in Hungary for second day. Hundreds protest at Hungary station ban.

Thousands of refugees arrive in Vienna and Munich.

More than 100,000 asylum seekers enter Germany in August.

Greek coast guard seizes Libya-bound ship carrying weapons.

Russia's Putin commemorates victory over Japan in WWII.

AMERICAS

U.S. Senator Mikulski gives Obama key vote to protect Iran nuclear deal.

Guatemalan President stripped of immunity. Guatemala President Perez Molina barred from travelling.

China loans Venezuela $5B to boost oil output.

El Salvador violence up to civil war-era level.

Argentina orders HSBC to replace local boss.

Chilean President Bachelet's disapproval rating hits new high-poll.

Report: More than half of immigrants in the U.S. on welfare.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Taliban’s embrace of Al Qaeda puts Afghan peace talks in doubt.

Pentagon team heads to Charleston to assess Guantanamo alternative.

3 Uzbeks among 5 ‘militants’ killed in drone strike in North Waziristan.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China's economy seen as key topic at G20 meetings.

New sanctions: US targets scores of Russian, Chinese, Syrian firms over Iran.

U.S. banks posted record profits in second quarter, FDIC says.

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