Monday, September 21, 2015

World News Briefs -- September 21, 2015 (Evening edition)



Reuters: Israel, Russia to coordinate military action on Syria: Netanyahu

Israel and Russia agreed on Monday to coordinate military actions over Syria in order to avoid accidentally trading fire, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a visit to Moscow.

Recent Russian reinforcements for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, which regional sources say include warplanes and anti-aircraft systems, worry Israel, whose jets have on occasion bombed the neighboring Arab country to foil suspected handovers of advanced arms to Assad's Lebanese guerrilla ally Hezbollah.

MIDDLE EAST


Russia, Iran seen coordinating on defense of Assad regime in Syria.

Exclusive: Russia starts drone surveillance missions in Syria - U.S. officials.

Russia military backing for Syria counterproductive: Kerry.

Assad forces kill dozens of civilians in Syria's Aleppo.

Temporary truce begins in four Syrian towns.

Dozens of fighters trained by U.S.-led coalition reportedly enter Syria.

Putin: Syria does not intend to fight with Israel. Netanyahu meets Putin over concerns of Russian support for Assad.

U.N. investigator sees Milosevic's fate awaiting Assad.

Turkish jets hit Kurdish militant targets in southeast Turkey: military.

As Turkish election looms, Erdogan presses pro-Kurdish opposition.

UN nuke agency: Iran's role in nuclear probe meets standards.

UN nuclear chief visits Iranian military site.

Iran's Rouhani says U.S.-Iran enmity eased, but distrust will remain.

Lebanon says to provide schooling for up to 100,000 more Syrian refugees.

Saudi-led coalition strikes kill at least 30 in north Yemen.

Yemen rebels hail anniversary as coalition pounds Sanaa.

ASIA

Pakistan military court sentences nine to death for terrorism.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi promises voters corruption free government.

Nepal violence continues day after adoption of new constitution.

Afghanistan's talks with Taliban hang in the balance after leader's death.

Support for Japan’s Abe sags after security bills passed.

Thai police arrest ex-Philippine governor, brother wanted for murder.

Bangladesh prime minister rejects accusations of authoritarian rule.

South Korea hit with over 114,000 cyberattacks in 5 years.

China President Xi's U.S. tour: First Microsoft, then politics.

Indonesia's Widodo to meet with Obama at White House on October 26.

AFRICA

Burkina Faso coup leader warns of civil war risk: statement.

Protests in Burkina Faso as army moves to disarm junta. Burkina Faso army moves on capital to disarm coup leaders.

Mediators announce deal to end Burkina coup crisis, questions remain. Mediators in Burkino Faso issue proposals to end strife.

Five killed in car bomb attack near Somalia's presidential palace. Deadly car blast targets Somalia presidential palace.

At least five killed in suicide bomb attack in northern Cameroon.

At least 54 people killed in bomb blasts in Nigeria's Maiduguri.

Nigerian official: 3 explosions hit Borno State capital.

Uganda's veteran president gets nod to run again, faces tough rival.

South Sudan President will skip New York meeting.

Egypt to close Tutankhamen's tomb for restorations.

'Symbolic victory' against Mugabe as government property in South Africa auctioned.

Million fewer tourists visit Tunisia this year after Islamist attacks.

EUROPE

Greece's Tsipras sworn in as new prime minister.

Greek leftist Tsipras returns in unexpectedly decisive vote win. Greece election: Tsipras triumphant as Syriza returns to power. Greece's Syriza wins with 35.5 percent of vote - 99.4 percent counted.

Migrant crisis: Eastern European talks as thousands arrive.

Croatia says wants Greece to stop sending migrants to rest of Europe.

East Ukraine elections would be 'serious violation' of Minsk: Germany.

NATO says Russia must withdraw heavy weapons from Ukraine.

In first Ukraine trip, NATO chief tries balancing act on Russia.

Spanish main parties hold lead ahead of Podemos: Poll.

Northern Ireland parties begin talks to avert government collapse.

Eiffel Tower closed after three 'terror suspects' spotted with large backpacks.

MI5 paying British Muslims 'decent money' to spy on mosques.

Political stakes high for Sinn Fein in North Irish crisis talks.

AMERICAS

White House cites August jump in children entering U.S. illegally.

Kerry says U.S. ready to take more refugees.

Battle lines drawn over possible US government shutdown.

Pope’s visit will produce largest security operation in U.S. history.

Pope says Mass in east Cuba on anniversary of his calling.

Cuba: Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro after Havana Mass.

Colombia peace talks must not fail, says Pope Francis.

Colombia's Santos goes to Venezuela meeting without 'great expectations'.

California wildfires destroy 1,000 homes with tally rising daily.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

The Islamic State West Africa continues to utilize women as suicide bombers.

More Islamic State defectors speaking out - report.

Senior al Qaeda leaders reportedly released from custody in Iran.

Islamic State has a message for Muslims hoping to go to Europe.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Clinton's tweet on high drug prices sends biotech stocks down.

Volkswagen apologises for emissions scandal.

Internet growth slows; most people still offline - U.N..

Apple's App Store infected with XcodeGhost malware in China.

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