Monday, October 19, 2015

World News Briefs -- October 19, 2015 (Evening Edition)



The Guardian: Thousands of refugees rush into Croatia after days in 'no man's land'

Between 2,000 and 3,000 people who had been stranded in dangerous conditions have been allowed to enter Croatia

Thousands of refugees trying to make their way to western Europe have rushed over Serbia’s border to Croatia after they were stranded for days in dangerous and deteriorating conditions.

The United Nations refugee agency said that between 2,000 and 3,000 people who had been stuck in a virtual no man’s land for days had been allowed to enter Croatia, a move that is likely to put more strain on neighbouring Slovenia, which has already said it can only cope with 2,500 arrivals per day.

MIDDLE EAST

US seeks talks with Russia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey on Syria – Kerry.

Syria conflict: 'Thousands flee Aleppo offensive'.

Battle for Aleppo threatens to create fresh refugee exodus, says Turkish PM.

Over 4 Mln flee Syria due to 4-year civil war – UN chief.

Turkish PM says downed drone was Russian-made.

Turkey names one of Ankara suicide bombers: media.

Iran dissidents say U.S. policies are appeasing Islamist rulers.

Gunman kills Israeli soldier, wounds 10 others.

Israel probes mob assault on African bystander shot amid latest violence. Hunt for Israelis who killed Eritrean man falsely implicated in bus attack.

ISIS video calls for Palestinian 'lone-wolf' attacks against Israelis.

Death toll from Saudi Arabia hajj stampede climbs to at least 2,110.

ASIA

Bombed MSF hospital gate broken through by troops, Pentagon confirms.

Afghan Defense Minister: Taliban hid in bombed hospital.

Exclusive: NATO nations to keep presence in Afghanistan, officials say.

Taliban remain serious threat in provinces around Kunduz.

Chinese President begins busy state visit to Britain.

Japan jet scrambles against China planes hit record this summer.

11 dead as typhoon Koppu hits Philippines.

North Korea calls for peace treaty talks.

China's GDP growth slows to 6.9 percent. Xi Jinping plays down China's economic 'growing pains'.

Malaysia's opposition plans no-confidence motion against PM this week.

AFRICA

Libya's recognized parliament rejects U.N. proposal for unity government. Libyan government rejects UN power-sharing proposal.

Female suicide bombers strike fleeing villagers in northeast Nigeria.

South Sudan rebel leader says President 'oblivious' to peace deal.

African Standby Force starts first military exercises.

Egypt in second day of 'election without voters'.

Mozambican refugees face uncertain future in Malawi.

South Africa likens draft climate deal to apartheid.

Smugglers, jihadists prey on Mali’s rare desert elephants.

EUROPE

Merkel's embrace of Turkey draws criticism in Germany.

Germany's faultlines over migrants surface as thousands march in Dresden.

More than 10,000 refugees stranded in Serbia as borders close, UNHCR says.

Croatia allows thousands stranded at Serbian border to cross.

Anti-immigration party wins Swiss elections. Anti-immigration SVP wins Swiss election in big swing to right.

Polish leader debates challenger ahead of weekend elections.

Anti-radicalism drive puts British values at risk, says police chief.

More young French saying 'au revoir' to their homeland.

Moldova ex-PM Vlad Filat held over $1bn bank scam.

Azerbaijan's president fires security minister.

Russia says official's plane in near-miss with fighter jet over Europe. France says no incident with Russian plane in French airspace.

AMERICAS

LIVE: Follow Canada's live election results and coverage.

Canada heads to the polls in closest election in country's history – live.

Canada election: Harper, Mulcair and Trudeau in tight race. Trudeau heir leads the pack as Canada heads to the polls. Harper at risk as swing to the left expected at Canada election.

Venezuela says no OAS election observers.

Donald Trump and Ben Carson ask for 24-hour secret service protection.

Sources: Biden could announce decision within 48 hours.

Ambassador sought security staffing before Benghazi attack, cable shows.

U.S. investigating report email account linked to CIA director hacked.

Colombian government and Farc rebels reach deal on disappeared.

Lawyers to file Rousseff impeachment request by Tuesday, Folha says.

Brazil speaker Eduardo Cunha 'hid millions of dollars abroad'.

Witnesses: Pre-election violence flaring up in Haiti slum.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Guantanamo defendant says he may want to be his own lawyer.

Judge may end impasse that halted 9/11 case at Guantanamo Bay prison.

U.S. confirms another key "Khorasan" leader killed.

Hollywood director's British son wanted to be a priest - now he's a JIHADI in Syria.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China's selling tons of U.S. debt. Americans couldn't care less.

UN to call on governments around the world to decriminalise all drugs, says Richard Branson.

Amazon sues more than 1,000 sellers of 'fake' product reviews.

Big banks to America’s firms: We don’t want your cash.

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