Thursday, November 5, 2015

World News Briefs -- November 5, 2015



Reuters: Kurdish PKK militants end unilateral ceasefire in Turkey: agency

Kurdish militants scrapped a month-old ceasefire in Turkey on Thursday, a day after President Tayyip Erdogan vowed to "liquidate" them, dashing hopes of any let-up in violence in the wake of a national election.

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group said the ruling AK Party, which won back its parliamentary majority in Sunday's election, had shown it was on a war footing with attacks launched this week.

MIDDLE EAST

Russia says flew 81 sorties, hit 263 targets in Syria in last two days.

US State Department: 'No viable option' for safe zones in Syria.

Islamic State maintains major supply route into Ramadi.

Terrorists in Syria change tactics, start counter-offensive — Russian Foreign Ministry.

Iranian planes bring Iraqi volunteer battalion to fight ISIL in Syria.

Afghan refugees in Iran being sent to fight and die for Assad in Syria.

Turkey to 'act militarily' against ISIS in coming days – foreign minister.

Explosion 'targets Muslim committee' in Lebanon's Arsal.

Iranians turn out en masse to mark anniversary of U.S. Embassy takeover.

ASIA

Chinese president visits Vietnam to discuss stronger ties.

China, Vietnam pledge to manage maritime differences.

South China Sea: US defence chief Ash Carter wades into row.

Taiwan says meeting with China's Xi to normalise ties.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi eyes post 'above the president'.

Maldives Parliament impeaches jailed Vice President. Maldives faces growing criticism over crackdown.

Pakistan Lahore factory collapse: Hopes dim for survivors.

AFRICA

South Sudan warring sides 'stockpiling weapons' - UN.

Niger air force bombs Boko Haram base, arrests 20 militants.

Burundi violence: Bujumbura clashes kill four.

U.S. fears Burundi ultimatum will trigger violence this weekend.

Libya threatens to ship hundreds of thousands of migrants to Europe.

Somalia to deport illegal migrants from Kenya.

South Africa campuses face funding shortage after tuition fee freeze.

EUROPE

EU predicts 3 million migrants could arrive by end of 2016. Migrant crisis: Three million expected to reach EU by 2017.

Almost 200 Middle East refugees crossed from Russian to Norway on November 4. Sweden says can no longer guarantee housing for new refugees.

Romanians hold mass protests despite PM's resignation.

NATO chief sounds alarm over Russian build-up.

France to deploy largest warship in mission against IS.

OSCE reports rise in truce violations along Ukraine front lines.

Envoys from Germany, France, Russia, Ukraine to meet November 6.

Council of Europe blasts Ukraine's investigations into Odesa violence.

EU economy set for 'modest' recovery.

AMERICAS

Americans souring on Obama’s Islamic State plan: AP-GfK poll.

Belize leader Dean Barrow wins third term in snap election.

Castro visits Mexico amid Cuban migration wave.

Trudeau gives Canada first cabinet with equal number of men and women.

Canada just appointed the world’s most Sikh cabinet.

Mexico court ruling could eventually lead to legal marijuana.

46,471: Drug overdoses killed more Americans than car crashes or guns.

Man arrested in stabbing of train hero Spencer Stone, police say.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

We can down a plane, ISIS supporters insist after doubts arise.

White House won't rule out executive action to close Gitmo.

Senator threatens to block nominees to keep Guantánamo open.

Cruz bill would designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US fines Deutsche Bank $258m for working with Iran.

Facebook tops General Electric in market value.

Adidas push to end 'racist' Native American mascots.

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