Wednesday, November 4, 2015

World News Briefs -- November 4, 2015 (Evening Edition)

A woman lays flowers at a makeshift memorial for victims of a Russian airliner which crashed in Egypt, outside Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Russia, Nov. 4, 2015.

VOA: Britain: Bomb May Have Downed Russian Jetliner Over Sinai

Britain said Wednesday it is increasingly concerned that a bomb brought down the Russian jetliner that crashed last Saturday over the Sinai Peninsula, killing all 224 people aboard.

British authorities dispatched a team of aviation experts to the airport at the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, where the flight to St. Petersburg originated, to assess security there before any British flights will be allowed to leave the region.

MIDDLE EAST

Russia says Lavrov, Kerry hold phone call on Syria crisis.

Syria conflict: Army recaptures key Aleppo supply route.

Russian airstrikes take toll among Syrian civilians.

Iran says no co-operation with U.S. in 'fight against terrorists'.

Putin, Erdogan discuss Syria, ready for political dialogue: Kremlin.

Clashes with Kurdish militants kill 18 in southeast Turkey.

Fight with Kurdish militants to continue until last one 'liquidated': Turkey's Erdogan.

Flush with victory, combative Erdogan demands Turkey constitution change.

Wielding riches, Qatar seeks to deepen U.S. ties, protect regional clout.

Saudis and Yemen optimistic for peace talks on Yemen.

Aid rushed to Yemen island after cyclone displaces over 40,000: U.N..

Egyptian flooding drowns Gaza's tunnel business.

ASIA

Suu Kyi looks set to win Myanmar election, but problems loom.

Nearly 700 flights cancelled as Bali airport closed over volcanic eruption.

Taiwan and China to hold historic summit in Singapore.

Protests in Taiwan ahead of key meeting with China. Taiwan opposition leader says surprise Ma-Xi meeting harms island's democracy.

China, U.S. officials tussle over territorial disputes in South China Sea. War of words over the South China Sea: Tense scenes as Defense Secretary Ash Carter and admirals meet Chinese over disputed waters - but REFUSE to issue a joint statement mentioning the area.

China warns US against further South China Sea patrols.

Maldives declares 30-day emergency.

Philippine court unlikely to rule on U.S. security deal before Obama visit - source.

India takes tough line on trafficking victims who get special U.S. visas.

Pakistan factory collapses, killing at least 18, scores trapped.

AFRICA

Sinai crash: Russia extends search area and uses drones.

Islamic State affiliate in Egypt insists it brought down Russian plane.

South Sudan rivals boosting weapons stockpiles: U.N. experts.

Burundi's tit-for-tat killings spread fear.

Cargo plane crash-lands in S. Sudan, 41 reported dead.

Egypt's President Sisi defends sweeping security laws.

Egypt's Sisi calls for NATO help in Libya 'vacuum'.

Tunisian lawmakers suspend membership in ruling party, threatening split.

EUROPE

Money, patriotism drive Russians to join Syria mission.

Eurozone economic growth remains 'frustratingly weak'.

Romania PM Ponta resigns over Bucharest nightclub fire. Romanian govt resigns amid protests over deadly nightclub blaze.

EU's Tusk says Russia does not abide by Minsk deal on Ukraine.

Top diplomats to meet Friday on Ukraine crisis.

Ukraine says could suspend arms withdrawals from east after rebel attacks. Weapons pullback in eastern Ukraine in jeopardy.

Ukraine warns it may stop buying Russian gas next year.

Date set for Kyiv trial of alleged Russian soldiers.

Sweden wants EU help to relocate refugees. Finland suspends decisions on Afghani asylum claims.

France compensates US Holocaust victims.

Battered by scandals, Rome set for mega mafia trial.

AMERICAS

Shifting goal posts help Venezuela Socialists in parliament vote.

Canada swears in new PM Trudeau.

'Kirchnerismo' divides Argentina ahead of fierce run-off vote.

Price tag on peace in Colombia could exceed $100B: Report. For peace, Colombia must return stolen land, respect rights: Amnesty.

Mexico mass graves to be examined in Guerrero state.

Murdered for their guns, Venezuela's police are now victims of crime.

US debt ceiling lifted, and the same day, debt jumps $339B.

US school district defiant over order to fix discriminatory transgender policy.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Bahrain says 47 arrested in counterterrorism operation.

Islamic State’s brutal tactics make Taliban look tame.

Obama's counterterrorism chief takes fresh stab at closing Guantanamo.

25,000-30,000 foreigners fighting for ISIS - Russian dep. defense minister.

Islamic State trains with American armored vehicles in Iraq.

Al Qaeda confirms death of ‘Khorasan’ military emir.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

OPEC’s lost sway: U.S. boasts record surplus with oil cartel.

This is the worst U.S. earnings season since 2009.

VW says fuel usage understated on some models; Porsche warns.

EU calls for global response to migration crisis at G20.

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