World News Briefs -- May 10, 2016 (Evening Edition)

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks during the seventh U.S.–E.U. Energy Security Council in Washington, U.S., May 4, 2016. REUTERS/JOSHUA ROBERTS

Reuters: Countries backing Syria talks to meet in Vienna on May 17: Kerry

The 17-nation group backing Syria peace talks will meet next week, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday, a day after he and his Russian counterpart agreed to work to revive a "cessation of hostilities" agreement reached in February.

Kerry told reporters in London he expected U.N.-brokered talks involving the opposing Syrian parties to take place "some days after" the May 17 meeting in Vienna of the International Syria Support Group.

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MIDDLE EAST

Global powers to discuss Syria in Vienna on May 17: Moscow.

Lawmaker says up to six Iranian personnel captured in Syria.

Syria: Calm restored in Hama prison after mutiny.

Iraq army retakes town of Makhmur from Islamic State ahead of planned offensive for Mosul.

Syrian refugees beaten, shot by Turkish border guards: rights group.

Report: Kurdish rebels bomb Turkish police bus; 12 wounded.

Hezbollah, allies claim victory in east Lebanon vote.

Netanyahu says he threatened raid to rescue Israelis from Cairo embassy in 2011.

Iran to sue US over court seizure of $2 bn in frozen funds.

ASIA

China scrambles fighters as U.S. sails warship near Chinese-claimed reef.

Bangladesh hangs Islamist leader for rape and genocide in 1971 war.

Philippines election: Duterte declares victory and promises change. Philippines' election victor Duterte plans government overhaul.

Taiwan enters South China Sea legal fray, as group seeks to sway international court.

At least 10 killed in Afghan suicide bombing.

Afghan Taliban tighten squeeze on Helmand capital.

Taliban claims to have ‘thousands of fully armed martyrdom seekers’.

UN voices 'serious concerns' over execution of Taliban inmates.

Party rises at Kim's North Korea congress, but little sign of reform.

Former North Korean military chief not dead, South admits.

U.S., Afghan forces find kidnapped son of ex-Pakistani PM. U.S. and Afghan forces rescue Pakistani politician from al-Qaeda group.

Obama to become first sitting US president to visit Hiroshima. Obama to visit Hiroshima, won't apologize for World War II bombing.

AFRICA

Nigerian army says will use 'all available means' to crush militants in Delta. Gunmen kill five security personnel in Nigerian Delta, oil companies evacuate staff.

Nigeria oil output hits 22-year low on renewed unrest.

Rwandan mayors on trial in France over 1994 genocide.

Zambia police arrest four suspects for ritual murders that sparked riots.

Election delays raise tensions in resource-rich Congo.

The forgotten crisis of Burundi's refugees.

Libya's eastern oil fields may halt amid port blockage.

Tunisians protest closure of border with Libya.

South Sudan: up to 5.3 million people face summer food crisis.

David Cameron calls Nigeria and Afghanistan 'fantastically corrupt'.

Russia's Putin discusses Syria, Libya with Egypt's leader on phone.

Egypt satirical group 'arrested over insulting video'.

EUROPE

New Panama leaks show offshore firm linked to associate of Ukraine's Poroshenko.

New Ukraine government needs to act fast on reforms: EBRD.

Ukraine under pressure to implement terms of Minsk peace agreement.

Germany expanding military ranks to counter Islamist, cyber threats.

One dead, three injured in knife attack at train station near Munich.

Afghan 'Islamists' held in Italy 'targeted London'.

Non-Syrians denied asylum claims under EU-Turkey deal - MEPs.

Extremist trial underway amid high security in Brussels.

German court rejects Erdogan bid for injunction against media CEO.

French labour reforms: Government to force plan through.

Bulgarian deputy prime minister resigns.

AMERICAS

As White House dreams fade, Sanders seeks West Virginia win.

Key Senate Republicans swing behind Trump; doubters remain.

Poll: Clinton, Trump run tight races in key swing states.

Brazil's Rousseff takes impeachment fight to Supreme Court as Senate poised to oust her. Rousseff vows to serve out term, ahead of Brazil impeachment vote.


Brazil: Dilma Rousseff's impeachment thrown into chaos. Brazil crisis: Rousseff impeachment process 'back on track'. Brazil heads for Wednesday impeachment vote as speaker backtracks.

Venezuela extends two-day workweek for state employees to save energy.

Judge OKs U.S. extradition of Mexican drug boss 'El Chapo' Guzman.

Cuban minister: US blockade of island a Cold War 'iceberg'.

Panama to close Colombia border to halt Cuba migrants.

Canada Fort McMurray: Leader says 90% of city survived. Repair crews assess damage to wildfire-hit Canadian energy boomtown.

Bank of Canada to discuss wildfire impact on May 25; says too soon now.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US won't seek death penalty against Benghazi suspect.

UAE delivers a blow to Al Qaeda.

Kerry praises Saudi for combating Al-Qaeda in Yemen.

US kills Islamic State’s military emir for Anbar province.

Drone killings: Legal case 'needs clarifying'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US stocks make biggest leap since March on China stimulus.

Facebook: Political bias claim 'untrue'.

Exclusive: Say goodbye to OPEC, powerful Putin pal predicts.

Amazon targets YouTube with new online video posting service.