Tuesday, November 17, 2015

World News Briefs -- November 17, 2015



BBC: Paris attacks: Video 'shows ninth attacker'

French security sources say that surveillance video shows a possible ninth assailant during Friday's attacks in which 129 people died.

The video reportedly shows a third figure in the car carrying the group which attacked several bars and restaurants.

It is not clear if this ninth attacker is one of two suspected accomplices detained in Belgium or is on the run.

The so-called Islamic State (IS) group has said it carried out the attacks.

MIDDLE EAST

Russia says its jet was bombed over Egypt and intensifies Syria airstrikes. Russia steps up attacks against IS with missile bombardment.

France blasts ISIL targets in third night of airstrikes on Syria’s Raqqa.

An Iraqi town is retaken from ISIS, and looting and retribution begin.

Biden, Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani discuss Sinjar battle: White House.

U.S., Turkey working to finish shutting off northern Syria border: Kerry.

Yemen conflict: Exiled President Hadi returns to Aden. Yemen's exiled president returns to rally forces, over 50 killed.

Iran arrests cartoonist as crackdown on free expression goes on.

ASIA

China says has shown 'great restraint' in South China Sea.

The Latest: China, Japan spar over disputed seas.

U.N. torture watchdog questions China over crackdown on activists, lawyers.

Myanmar military continues attacks against ethnic rebels.

Obama puts South China Sea dispute on agenda as summitry begins.

Terrorism, security intrude on APEC’s trade agenda.

North Korea says laborers work abroad legally, not mistreated.

China nearly triples number of supercomputers, report says.

AFRICA

Dozens killed in Nigeria market bombing. Nigeria blast: 'More than 30' dead in Yola explosion.

Over 1,000 schools destroyed by Boko Haram this year - that's double number of education institutions in Gambia.

South Sudan rebels and government say each side violated peace deal.

Somalia President says he seeks political solution to conflict.

Tunisia Sousse: 'new plot to attack resort' foiled.

For Egypt's Nubians, years of patience wear thin and anger rises.

Libya conflict: breaches of international law by all sides, says UN.

Rwandan Senate votes to allow President Kagame more time in office.

EUROPE

Video confirms ninth assailant in Paris: police sources. Video footage triggers search for extra assailant in Paris shootings. French investigators ‘hunt for second suspect’ in Paris attacks. As police hunt Paris suspects, more opportunities missed.

Exclusive: Paris attacker may have had accomplice on journey through Balkans.

EU backs France’s ‘mutual defense’ request.

Germany game against Netherlands called off over bomb fears. German official says no explosives found, no arrests made in Hanover.

First flight of Syrian refugees arrives in Britain.

Putin vows payback after confirmation of Egypt plane bomb.

Greece secures deal on next portion of bailout cash.

Clashes in Athens after peaceful rally marking uprising.

Northern Ireland parties agree deal to salvage power-sharing government.

Spain issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.

After Paris attacks, French leaders reposition for presidential race.

AMERICAS

Obama defends US military strategy against Islamic State.

GOP Chairmen blast White House ISIL strategy.

McConnell says discussing Syrian refugee legislation with White House.

More states say no to Syrian refugees after Paris attacks.

From 2004 to 2014, over 2,000 terrorism suspects legally purchased guns in the United States.

Canada scrambles to prepare for Syrian refugees amid unknowns.

Costa Rica proposes humanitarian corridor for Cuban migrants. Cuban migrants paralyze Nicaragua-Costa Rica border.

Police raid Argentine central bank in case over sale of dollars.

Bobby Jindal drops out of White House race.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Central Asian states among countries least impacted by terrorism.

Islamic State is plotting deadly cyber-attacks - George Osborne.

Qods Force commander spotted with US-designated terrorist in Aleppo.

Terrorist killings up by 80% in 2014, fuelling flow of refugees, report says.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Analysts: Paris terror will have temporary economic impact.

Iran to boost oil exports after sanctions are lifted.

Canada's CP Rail offers to buy Norfolk Southern for $28.35 billion.

Paris attack may add firepower to U.S. defense stocks.

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