Thursday, January 14, 2016

World News Briefs -- January 14, 2016



CNN: Jakarta attacks: Deadly blasts, shootout in Indonesian capital

Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN)Attackers struck in the middle of the day Thursday, in the middle of a busy central Jakarta commercial hub -- killing at least two, wounding 19 and raising alarms about terrorism once more, this time in the world's most populous Muslim country.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the rattle of shots and explosions from at least five attackers. But police believe that they were linked to ISIS, and the Islamic State-affiliated Aamaq News Agency reported people from that terror group were behind the bloodshed.

MIDDLE EAST

With Russian help, Syrian army pushes into rebel bastion.

Second aid convoy heads toward besieged Syrian city of Madaya.

Iraqi troops rout ISIL fighters in key battle.

Islamic State seizes northern Iraqi village behind frontlines.

Truck bomb attack by Kurdish militants kills six in southeast Turkey. Deadly car bomb targets police post in southeast Turkey.

John Kerry says Iran sanctions relief ‘within coming days’. Iran sees nuclear deal implementation by end of week.

Iran removes Arak reactor core - Tehran's senior nuclear official.

Obama, Jordan's King Abdullah hold meeting at military base.

Gaza faces harsh winter after Israel cuts gas supply.

Anxious phone calls, tense moments before Iran's Supreme Leader okayed U.S. sailors' release.

ASIA

Islamic State militants attack Jakarta in first strike at Indonesia.

Malaysia on high alert following Jakarta bomb attacks.

Koreas ramp up psychological warfare after nuclear test.

N. Korea slams World Economic Forum for revoking invitation.

India, Pakistan talks deferred after Pathankot airbase attack. India, Pakistan reschedule high-level peace talks.

Philippines urges patrols with U.S. amid sea dispute with China.

Tajik parliament considers unlimited terms for president.

AFRICA

UK deploys more military personnel against Boko Haram.

2 killed in fight with Burundi security forces.

Egypt arrests Facebook page administrators ahead of revolt anniversary.

Half of South Sudan's children 'not in school' because of war.

Britain: Removal of Congo peacekeepers sends strong message.

Zimbabwe presidency dismisses Mugabe heart attack rumor.

Ebola is over in west Africa, says World Health Organisation.

South Africa weather service says 2015 driest year on record.

EUROPE

Angela Merkel faces new rebellion over refugees.

Refugees brave Balkan winter, border controls to get to EU.

Medvedev: Russia’s economy must prepare for worst-case scenario.

Moldova closer To snap elections as government crisis continues.

Azerbaijan suffers from currency crash, low oil prices.

Briton goes on trial in France for trying to smuggle Afghan child into UK.

Danger ahead: migration, climate top risks for Davos leaders.


AMERICAS

Brazil's Rousseff focuses on economy in face of impeachment.

Venezuela suspended opposition legislators stand down.

Argentina wants debt deal as fiscal deficit balloons.

Dominican economy establishes itself as region's strongest.

US to expand refugee admissions for Central Americans fleeing violence.

Official: Drug seizures in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands increase.

$1.5B Powerball jackpot: 3 winning tickets sold.

David Bowie's body cremated in New York ceremony, say reports.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Islamic State eyes Asia base in 2016 in Philippines, Indonesia: Expert.

US transfers 10 Guantanamo Bay detainees.

In milestone, Guantanamo population to fall below 100 for first time in 14 years.

Al Qaeda releases 3 new messages from Ayman al Zawahiri.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil and US share prices tumble over fears for global economy.

Climate change disaster is biggest threat to global economy in 2016, say experts.

$3.17 TRILLION wiped off global stocks so far this year.

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