Monday, February 15, 2016

World News Briefs -- February 15, 2016 (Evening Edition)



AFP: UN, US condemn Syria air strikes as 'almost 50 civilians' killed

Beirut (AFP) - The United Nations and United States on Monday condemned suspected Russian air strikes on medical facilities and schools in northern Syria that the world body said killed almost 50 civilians.

Also ahead of a hoped-for ceasefire, Turkey shelled advancing Kurdish fighters in Syria for a third day, as Ankara and Moscow traded accusations over their military entanglement in the conflict.

The United Nations said air strikes on at least five medical facilities and two schools in northern Syria's Aleppo and Idlib provinces killed nearly 50 civilians including children.

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MIDDLE EAST

U.N. alarmed at attacks on Syria hospitals, schools; nearly 50 dead.

Deadly air strikes hit hospitals in northern Syria. Air strike destroys MSF clinic in Syria.

Syrian envoy to Moscow: U.S. jets hit hospital in Syria.

Russia to continue strikes against IS even if Syrian ceasefire deal is reached — diplomat.

White House: Obama urges Putin to end airstrikes against Syrian opposition.

Turkey ‘won’t let’ Azaz, Syria, fall to Kurdish militia, shells YPG targets for 3rd day. Syrian Kurds storming terrorist stronghold on border with Turkey.

Ankara 'shocked' by U.S. comments putting Kurdish YPG and Turkey in same basket: foreign ministry spokesman.

Syria calls on UN to condemn Turkish attacks on Kurds.

Saudi says it intercepted Scud missile from Yemen.

Exclusive: Samples confirm Islamic State used mustard gas in Iraq - diplomat.

UN warns of famine in besieged Yemeni city.

Iran exports first oil shipment to Europe since nuclear deal.

Iran deal compliance so far 'strong': US envoy.

Ehud Olmert becomes first Israeli prime minister to go to prison.

Saudi Arabia launches military exercise with 20 nations.

ASIA

Ethnic rebels' show of force highlights Suu Kyi's peace challenge.

Turkmenistan drafts new constitution extending presidential term.

Civilian casualties in Afghanistan hit record high: U.N..

Things to know about Obama’s summit with SE Asian leaders. Asian trade summit has Obama working with dictators.

Japan's top diplomat plans to discuss territorial dispute during Lavrov’s visit to Tokyo.

Japan sees economy shrink more than expected.

Investigator asks U.N. to notify North Korea's Kim of possible probe for crimes against humanity.

Facing new sanction threats, North Koreans defiant as ever.

North Korea's Kim orders more rocket launches.

S Korea lawmaker urges to arm nation with nukes amid row with North.

China urges United States, North Korea to hold direct talks.

Pakistani university reopens after attack; teachers allowed guns.

Australia police seize almost $1bn worth of meth.

Indian students protest in thousands as government cracks down on dissent.

AFRICA

DR Congo opposition party leader freed by military unit.

Islamists kill Somalia's former defense minister with car bomb.

2 killed, more than a dozen injured in Burundi blasts.

Ugandan police fire tear gas, rubber bullets at opposition protestors. Ugandan police clash with opposition as presidential poll nears.

Ugandan Presidential candidate resumes campaign after arrest.

Libya's Presidential Council names new unity government.

Central African Republic voters seek leader to end chaos.

Somalia's president: Many fight for al-Shabab for money.

Rape charges hang over U.N. peacekeepers in Africa.

Annan: Inequality, self-interested leaders pose security challenge in Africa.

Zimbabwe urgently needs $1,5 billion to avert hunger.

EUROPE

EU's Mogherini says no Cold War with Russia as Syria truce agreed.

Russian prime minister says there's a new Cold War.

In Munich, Medvedev tries to leverage European anxieties for sanctions relief.

Observers: Fighting flares in eastern Ukraine, residents in ‘dire’ situation.

Ukrainian prosecutor quits over corruption as government teeters.

Tatars step up resistance to Russian rule over Crimea.

Support in Russia for Syria strikes slips, but 59 percent still in favor.

Anti-migrant force builds in Europe, hurting Merkel's quest.

Nearly two-thirds of Czechs oppose taking in war refugees: poll.

Bosnia applies for EU membership, hoping to make up ground.

Polish FM slams ‘rule of law’ letter from US senators.

Slovakia's ruling leftists set to win election, lose majority: poll.

Europe ends sanctions on Belarus, seeks better ties.

AMERICAS

Feds approve first U.S. factory in Cuba.

More than 5,000 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus: government.

Brazil and other countries with Zika virus could see income from tourism drop by up to $53.2billion in a single year.

Haiti lawmakers elect Senate chief as provisional president. 'We're back' - Aristide allies toast Haiti's interim president at palace.

Canadians crack down on guns, alarmed by flow from U.S..

Republican campaign gets nastier.

Clinton confronts Nevada blowback.

The death of Antonin Scalia: Chaos, confusion and conflicting reports.

Supreme Court vacancy highlights stakes in presidential race.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Ex-Guantanamo detainee prominently featured in al Qaeda propaganda.

ISIS claims responsibility for southern Russian car bombing that killed 3, injured 18.

U.K. government mulling ‘British Guantanamo’ for Islamist terrorists.

John Brennan, CIA director: Islamic State has used, can make chemical weapons.

CIA Director anticipates ‘inevitable’ terrorist attack on US soil.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Global shares climb as firmer Chinese yuan eases deflation fears.

Oil holds above $33 per barrel on hopes OPEC could act.

Negative interest rates herald new danger for world economy.

facebook's Mark Zuckerberg hired 16 bodyguards to protect him at home.

'Pray we overcome': Kanye West reveals he is $53million in debt... after explaining his album title in ongoing Twitter rant.

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