Tuesday, March 8, 2016

World News Briefs -- March 8, 2016 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: North Korea leader Kim says country has miniaturized nuclear warhead: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country has miniaturized nuclear warheads to be mounted on ballistic missiles as he inspected the work of nuclear workers, the North's KCNA news agency reported on Wednesday.

"The nuclear warheads have been standardized to be fit for ballistic missiles by miniaturizing them, he noted, adding this can be called true nuclear deterrent," KCNA said.

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MIDDLE EAST

WFP says serious food shortages in Falluja, besieged by Iraqi army.

Syria opposition: Circumstances not suitable for peace talks. U.N. says substantive Syria talks to start by March 14.

Syrian army retakes village in Aleppo province from Islamists: monitor.

War could cost Syria nearly £1tn in lost economic growth by 2020, study warns.

Yemen's Houthis in Saudi for talks on ending war: sources.

U.S. raised concerns with Saudis about halting aid to Lebanese army.

Israel's Netanyahu rejects US 'surprise' at Obama talks cancellation.

Turkey seizes opposition news agency, days after it takes over newspaper.

Executions in Saudi Arabia reach ‘frightening’ rate as 70th prisoner in 2016 is killed.

Palestinians sue pro-Israel tycoons for $34.5bn.

Biden arrives in Israel to talk billions in military aid — and patch things up.

American tourist killed, 10 people wounded in stabbing spree in Tel Aviv.

ASIA

Talk of 'beheading' strike option heightens Koreas tension.

South Korea announces unilateral sanctions on North Korea.

Russia: N.Korean threats becoming legal grounds for military force.

Afghan government still wants talks with the Taliban.

Pakistan hints at progress on Taliban talks within days.

China won't budge on South China Sea sovereignty.

Chinese exports plunge 25% in February.

MH370 search: Investigators remain 'hopeful' on anniversary.

AFRICA

Niger opposition suspends participation in run-off election.

Nigerian president: Mobile phone operator MTN fueled Boko Haram insurgency.

Italy warns Libyans time is running out for unity.

Despite US airstrikes, Somali extremist group still active.

Al-Shabab denies US strike in Somalia killed 150 fighters. Somalia's al-Shabab: Toll of US air strikes exaggerated.

Tunisia: Death toll up to 55 in clashes near Libyan border. Tunisia kills militants near Libya border.

South Sudan civil war marked by killing, rape.

WFP says Boko Haram has caused 5.6 million people hunger.

Central African Republic: UN chief ‘deeply troubled’ by scale, nature of harm to children.

What crisis? Undeterred, China snaps up vital Congo resource as western miners bail out.

Benin PM Zinsou faces run-off in presidential election.

EUROPE

Slovenia to ban transit of migrants as crisis spirals.

Despair, confusion in Greece as refugees face closed border.

Migrant crisis: UN legal concerns over EU-Turkey plan. Refugee crisis: EU and Turkey reach 'breakthrough' deal.

As crunch votes loom, Merkel says migrant plans gaining traction.

Migrants undeterred by deal to stop rush to Europe.

NATO recommits to defending Turkey's border with Syria.

Bank of England warns of Brexit risks, angering eurosceptics.

France votes on bill that could make Apple unlock terrorist data.

French rail strike over labour reforms threatens travel chaos.

AMERICAS

Exclusive: U.S. to announce further easing of Cuba restrictions on March 17 - sources.

Trump, Clinton look to shore up primary gains.

Candidates eye Michigan delegates on Super Tuesday 2.

No third-party candidacy for Bloomberg.

Dem lawmakers back brief supporting Obama's immigration action.

Lawmakers to go to Cuba with Obama, who mulls more trade moves.

Colombia’s FARC rebels ‘days away’ from ceasefire with govt.

Venezuela opposition begins push to seek Maduro's exit.

Venezuela investigates possible slaying of 28 missing miners.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Oldest Guantanamo detainee gets first parole hearing.

'New strategy needed' for rehabilitating IS child soldiers.

Islamic State's money problems.

Ex-Guantanamo prisoners suspected of rejoining militants increases: U.S.. The number of ex-Guantanamo prisoners suspected of rejoining militants has doubled.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

IMF issues warning on global growth as China exports plunge.

Oil drop, China data drag Wall Street lower.

Oil hits $40 a barrel amid commodities comeback.

IMF urges action as risks to the world economy rise.

Maria Sharapova: Nike, Tag Heuer and Porsche distance themselves following drugs test. Maria Sharapova and 5 other athletes Nike dropped.

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