Thursday, December 10, 2015

World News Briefs -- December 10, 2015

Argentina's President Mauricio Macri (L) gives a speech next to vice-president Gabriella Michett after being sworn-in to office at the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 10, 2015. REUTERS/Andres Stapff

BBC: Mauricio Macri: Argentina's new president vows to unite nation

Mauricio Macri has been sworn in as Argentina's president, vowing to unite the nation and revive the economy.

The centre-right Mr Macri took the oath of office in Congress but his inauguration was boycotted by his predecessor, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, in a row over the venue.

In his inaugural speech, Mr Macri vowed to tackle corruption, poverty and drug trafficking.

He also pledged "team work" and an end to confrontation in politics.

MIDDLE EAST

Syria conflict: Ahrar al-Sham quits opposition unity talks. Key Syrian opposition group pulls out of Riyadh talks.

Iran says groups linked to ISIS are at Riyadh talks.

IS opens new supply route between Syria and Iraq.

Syrian fighters arrive in Idlib after Homs ceasefire deal: monitoring group.

Coalition forces capture Yemeni islands from Houthis.

Gulf states call for Yemen reconstruction meeting after peace deal.

Report sees poverty and unemployment in Saudi Arabia's future.

ASIA

North Korea's Kim Jong-un 'in H-bomb claim'. North Korea hints it has a hydrogen bomb, but skepticism abounds.

China calls for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula.

Kandahar airport death toll jumps to 50 after Taliban attack. Fifty Afghan security forces, civilians killed in airport siege.

Assault casts doubt on Afghan security preparedness.

Australian police charge five over plot to attack government buildings.

Iran recruits Pakistani Shi'ites for combat in Syria.

Philippine police officers fired over 2009 massacre.

Fleeing Thailand, top investigator of human trafficking says he fears for his safety.

AFRICA

Niger to transfer 500 Boko Haram prisoners to Nigeria.

Burundi unrest: 7 killed; 5 bodies lay on roadside.

Fighting forces thousands to flee South Sudan town.

Rwandan ex-mayor, wanted for genocide, arrested in eastern Congo. Officials: Suspect wanted for genocide in Rwanda arrested.

Kony’s rebels still threaten Central African Republic.

COP21: African campaigners demand compensation for effects of global warming.

Nhlanhla Nene: South Africa uproar after finance minister sacked.

As hate speech fears grow, Kenya sets 2017 elections date.

EUROPE

EU asylum applications hit 410,000 in 3Q15.

Hungary rejects EU criticism over asylum law.

Hunt for Paris suspects expands in Switzerland. Paris attacks: Geneva alert raised as police hunt suspects. Geneva police hunting 5 suspects related to Paris attacks, source says.

Ukraine 'on the cusp' of an all-out war - Biden. Ukraine says breaks up armed insurgent group in Kiev, two killed.


‘They won’t pay us back because they are crooks’ - Medvedev on Ukraine debt.

Georgia accuses Russia of violating its airspace.

Russia can't mend ties with U.S. while it backs sanctions: Lavrov.

Dutch court convicts nine for terror offences.

Geneva raises security alert, authorities looking for terrorism suspects.

AMERICAS

Argentina's Macri sworn in as President for four-year mandate. Mauricio Macri: Argentina's new president vows to unite nation.

Venezuela opposition win unleashes jokes and insults.

Thousands of Cubans stranded en route to USA.

Syrian refugees feel excitement, nerves as they head to Canada on government plane.

Trump delays Israel trip, as Netanyahu criticizes his Muslim entry ban proposal.

Nearly half of youth say 'American Dream' is dead: Harvard poll.

Middle-class families, pillar of the American dream, are no longer in the majority, study finds.

‘Don’t mess with Shorty’: Mexican cartel boss threatens ISIS over drug trade.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Obama accused of ulterior motive in Guantanamo prisoner swap.

A closer look at Somalia’s al-Shabab terror group.

Philippines, Australia vow cooperation against Islamic militants.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Volkswagen admits 'chain of errors'.

OPEC says crude production rose to 3-year high in November. Oil hits near seven-year low as global glut concerns persist.

Happy Birthday To You copyright case settled.

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