Thursday, May 26, 2016

World News Briefs -- May 26, 2016 (Evening Edition)

United Nations special envoy on Syria Staffan de Mistura attends a news conference after a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, May 3, 2016. REUTERS/SERGEI KARPUKHIN

Reuters: U.N. envoy tells Security Council no Syria talks for two-three weeks

There will be no new round of Syria talks for at least two or three weeks, the office of U.N. special envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said in a statement on Thursday, after he consulted the U.N. Security Council for about two and a half hours.

"He briefed on his intention to start the next round of talks as soon as feasible but certainly not within the next two/three weeks," said the statement.

It said de Mistura wanted to see progress on the ground, particularly relating to the cessation of hostilities and humanitarian access.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN envoy says no new Syria talks in next two-three weeks.

Syria the world's most dangerous place for health workers: WHO.

US-backed forces battle IS near Syria stronghold, Iraqi city.

Syria civil war tops Russia-Arab Gulf meeting agenda.

Syria conflict: Vital aid 'not reaching most Syrians' - UN.

Russia accuses Turkey of supplying Islamic State extremists.

Iraq PM urges end to protests while army busy fighting Islamic State. Iraqi PM asks protesters to stay home to aid Fallujah push.

U.S., allies target Islamic State in Falluja, Mosul: coalition.

Top Shi'ite cleric urges restraint in assault on Iraq's Falluja.

Iran's Khamenei calls for vigilance against West's 'soft war': state TV.

Yemen's warring sides agree prisoner swap before Ramadan.

UN envoy says Yemen peace talks are back on track.

ASIA

North Korea a 'big worry for all of us', Barack Obama says after nuclear tests.

North Korea tells students to work harder – in the fields.

China hits back as G7 talk about economy.

Afghan government urges Taliban to join peace talks.

Taliban spokesman denies new emir rejected peace talks.

Obama says expects Taliban to continue strategy of violence under new leader.

China wants disputed South Sea off G7 agenda. G7 agrees need strong message on South China Sea; China says don't 'hype'.

Japan PM Abe tells G7 North Korea nuclear, missile developments a concern for Europe.

Philippines' Aquino says China breaks deal on South China Sea outcrop.

Atomic bomb survivors to attend Hiroshima event for Obama visit.

AFRICA

Nigerian leaders warn against crackdown in Delta as Chevron attacked.

British special forces 'blew up Isis suicide truck in Libya'.

DR Congo protests against Joseph Kabila turn deadly.

EgyptAir flight 804: deep-sea hunt for 'black boxes' as week passes since crash.

UN lifts last of Liberia sanctions.

Dozens feared dead as migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean. Two refugee boats capsize in 24 hours off Libya coast.

Muslims attack Christians in south Egypt after rumored affair.

Uganda convicts ‘mastermind’ of 2010’s World Cup bombings.

Zimbabwe pardons 2,000 prisoners to free up room in jails.

EUROPE

EU faces 'difficult' talks on Russia sanctions: Germany.

Putin says EU needs Russia to stay on global stage. On eve of Greece visit, Putin says problems with EU can be solved.

Greece: ‘Major breakthrough’ in debt deal.

Near-record UK immigration figures fuel raging EU debate.

Migrant numbers growing again at Calais camp.

Migrants stranded in Greece take to fields to avoid state-run camps.

UN torture group suspends Ukraine visit over obstructions.

South Ossetia to hold referendum on joining Russia in 2017.

Gorbachev banned entrance to Ukraine for 5 years - Security Services. Ukraine bans Gorbachev over support for Crimea annexation.

Clashes at French protests, union warns of Euro soccer disruption. France labour dispute: Wave of strike action nationwide. French dock workers throw smoke bombs as protests escalate.

Hero of Canada parliament attack tackles protester in Dublin.

AMERICAS

Venezuela says hits Zeta-linked drug cartel with multiton cocaine haul.

Chile's students clash with police as protests intensify.

Trump reaches the magic number to clinch nomination. Trump reaches delegate number to clinch GOP nomination.

California up for grabs, poll finds, as Clinton and Sanders battle.

Hillary Clinton's shrinking email defense. Report traces arc of Hillary Clinton server, agency failures. Clinton email: 5 big takeaways from the State Dept. report.

Bernie Sanders agrees to debate Donald Trump.

Bolivia police clash with disabled protesters in La Paz.

Venezuela sells gold reserves as economy worsens.

After Honduras military coup, Manuel Zelaya considers running for President again.

3 journalists disappear in Colombia within days.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Prisoner not seen since CIA capture may appear at Guantanamo.

Pakistan: 'All indicators' confirm US killed Taliban leader.

GOP senators propose sending ISIS fighters to Gitmo.

Al Qaeda still reaping oil profits in Yemen despite battlefield reverses.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Trump would approve Keystone pipeline blocked by Obama.

Economy and security to dominate G7 summit in Japan.

China and US clash over cheap steel imports.

Oil price rises above $50 a barrel. Oil hits $50 a barrel for first time this year.

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