Friday, November 20, 2015

World News Briefs -- November 20, 2015 (Evening Edition)



Daily Mail: Bodies lay piled up in pools of blood in gore-spattered corridors of Mali hotel where at least 27 hostages were slaughtered by jihadi gunmen

* Radison Blu hotel under attack by jihadists armed with AK-47s and hand grenades in Malian capital of Bamako
* Up to 10 gunmen have taken dozens of hostages inside the Radisson hotel while 80 people have escaped unharmed
* Gunmen spoke in English and tested hostages' knowledge of the Koran before allowing Muslim hostages to leave
* Pentagon confirms that all 22 American nationals were rescued and unhurt following the hotel crisis
* US Special Forces led elite operation to clear the building one floor at a time amid deadly hostage crisis
* At least 27 people have been killed including a Belgian diplomat and a French national and the US embassy have urged American nationals to 'shelter in place' from attack

The rescue forces storming the hotel in Mali's capital this morning were met with scenes of horror: bodies piled up in pools of blood, the walls spattered with red.

Chilling pictures show bodies lying next to a lift, its doors kept open by the dead. It isn't clear whether they were trying to get out or in when merciless gunmen opened fire.

At least 27 were killed by a group of jihadis which went on a dea

MIDDLE EAST

U.N. to hold March summit to resettle, place millions of Syrians.

Russia says bombards Syria targets from Caspian Sea warships.

Russian, Syrian, jets bomb Islamic State-held eastern Syria: monitor.

U.S., allies hit Islamic State with 20 strikes in Iraq: military.

Pentagon: Ramadi assault imminent to retake key city.

Syrian refugees overwhelm Lebanon to the breaking point.

Turkey summons Russian envoy over bombing of Turkmens in Syria: PM.

Islamic State claims Yemen attack.

Kuwait says it busted international ISIL support cell. Kuwait arrests six suspected ISIS cell members.

Five killed in attacks in Tel Aviv and West Bank.

ASIA

China, India discuss cross border terror from Pak; Afghanistan.

U.S. commander in Afghanistan to vet report on MSF hospital bombing.

US voices frustration over democracy progress in Thailand.

China says 28 foreign-led ‘terrorists’ killed after attack on mine. China: 28 'terrorists' killed in Xinjiang operation. Chinese forces kill 28 people 'responsible for Xinjiang mine attack'.

Malaysia police note terrorist threats against ASEAN summit.

Obama says summit to focus on Islamic State militancy.

North Korea's 'No-Sail Zone' raises missile concerns.

North and South Korea to hold talks next week.

Manila asks Japan for large ships to patrol South China Sea.

Killings, death threats feed climate of fear in Bangladesh.

Cambodian opposition leader stranded.

China breaks up $64-billion underground banking network.

AFRICA

At least 27 dead after Islamists seize luxury hotel in Mali's capital. At least 27 dead as gunmen seize more than 100 at Mali hotel.

Air France cancels all flights to Mali's Bamako amid hostage crisis.

French minister says Algerian jihadist Mokhtar Belmokhtar 'likely behind' Mali attack.

Libya: Clashes and mass kidnappings as confrontation looms between militias controlling Tripoli.

Somalia's US Embassy reopens after 24 years.

African peace bloc pulls out of troubled Burundi.

Burundi 'shocked' at Belgium advice.

Egypt's el-Sissi says security at airports being revised.

Ebola case confirmed in Liberia.

EUROPE

Russians inscribe 'For Paris' on bombs destined for Syria.

A second suicide bomber in Paris attacks went through Greece: prosecutors.

Tapped phone led Paris attack leader to his death.

Paris attacks: Third body found in flat raided by police. Third body is found in rubble of police raid near Paris. Fingerprints confirm ID of Paris female suicide bomber.

Exclusive: Paris police saw woman bomber meet attack chief Abaaoud - source.

Top suspect seen on CCTV in metro during Paris attacks.

France’s interior minister calls on EU to ‘wake up’ to terrorist threat.

Belgium to boost security amid criticism over Paris attacks.

Italy and Sweden act on possible threats in wake of Paris attacks.

Merkel berated over refugee policy by Bavarian ally.

Italian leader Renzi wins confidence vote over budget.

Rome to install metal detectors at Colosseum after Paris attacks.

Germany marks 70th anniversary of Nuremberg Trials of Nazis.

AMERICAS

UN: 729 human rights activists slain in Colombia since 1994.

Obama administration asks top court to revive immigration plan.

Canada to detail Syrian refugee plan next week.

Guatemala to punish 'coyotes' who smuggle migrants.

ISIS Paris attacks suspect left Colombia in July after visiting Ecuador, EFE reports.

US Senators warn terrorists could exploit visa waiver program.

Venezuelan President to file formal protest against U.S. over spying.

Brazil inflation at 12-year high compounds economic crisis.

More Mexico migrants leaving US than arriving - study.

Argentine voters weigh possible sharp turn toward free markets.

In Quebec, like France, security fears may deepen rift with Muslims.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

More attacks likely, targeting anti-IS coalition states: expert.

Militants may have spent as little as $7,500 on Paris attacks.

ISIS bought anti-aircraft missiles in Ukraine via Kuwait cell.

‘You’re a virus, we’re the cure’: Anonymous takes down 20,000 ISIS Twitter accounts.

ISIL hiring Middle Eastern scientists to develop chemical weapons - Media.

New ISIS video threatens White House: ‘will turn black with our fire’.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Retailers, tech lift US stocks at the end of a strong week.

Experts: Recession risk higher for global economies than for US.

Oil trades near three-month low as excess supply takes toll.

Gloomy outlook for global economy.

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