Thursday, November 5, 2015

World News Briefs -- November 5, 2015 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: British PM says bomb likely caused Russian airliner crash

British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday it was increasingly likely that a bomb brought down a Russian airliner over Egypt with the loss of 224 lives, setting him at odds with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Britain, Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands have suspended flights to and from Sharm al-Sheikh, leaving thousands of European tourists stranded in the Red Sea resort where the plane took off from. A spokesperson for Cameron later said flights from the resort destination to Britain would resume on Friday.

MIDDLE EAST

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

Syrian rebels seize town in west in blow to government.

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.

Netanyahu appointment casts cloud over US visit.

ASIA

MSF releases a new report on 'brutal' Kunduz hospital bombing.

Pentagon chief takes jab at China with aircraft carrier stop.

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

Oil exports suspended from Libya oil terminal.

Tripoli faction seeks relaunch of Libya talks, says U.N. envoy biased.

South Sudan: UN report casts doubts on formation of unity government.

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

Finnish PM says government could collapse on Friday.

Austria bears brunt after Germany toughens refugee stance.

German coalition agrees to speed up asylum process as influx hits record.

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.

Mafia Capitale: Landmark corruption trial begins in Rome.

AMERICAS

Obama says US taking seriously bomb as plane crash cause. U.S. hasn't concluded cause of Russian plane crash cause: White House.

As barbs fly, Macri team says no need to fear Argentina devaluation.

Ruling party candidate leads presidential election runoff in Haiti.

Carson, Trump authorized for Secret Service protection.

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

IS bomb on Russia plane would herald new phase in conflict.

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

New York investigating Exxon over climate statements -source.

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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