World News Briefs -- June 2, 2016

Al Jazeera: Battle for Fallujah: Iraqi troops die in ISIL attacks

Series of attacks reportedly kill at least 130 soldiers as thousands remain trapped between fighters and advancing army.

Reports say at least 130 Iraqi soldiers have been killed in a series of attacks by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group near the city of Fallujah in Anbar province.

The first attack happened at dawn on Wednesday when 10 suicide bombers belonging to ISIL, also known as ISIS, hit the town of Kubaisah before storming the nearby village of Al Sejar, and then attacked an army convoy to the south of Fallujah at Amiriyat al-Fallujah with roadside bombs, military sources told Al Jazeera.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraq PM Abadi urges lawmakers to stop squabbling, rally behind army.

U.S.-backed Syrian force vows to take all Manbij from Islamic State. US-backed forces in Syria are fighting to cut the Islamic State's access to Turkey. SDF closes in on ISIL supply route in Syria's Manbij.

Syria civil war: 'Deadly' blast hits Latakia mosque. Suicide bomber kills several in Syrian coastal city Latakia: monitor.

International call for Syria aid drops as first supplies in years reach Damascus suburb.

Syria refugees kept behind fences amid Jordan security fears.

Iran minister rejects Trump vow to renegotiate nuclear deal.

Turkey recalls ambassador after German MPs' Armenian genocide vote.

ASIA

U.S. takes further steps to block North Korea's access to financial system.

China's president has vowed to safeguard ties with North Korea.

China tells U.S., don't let allies set South China Sea policy.

International Court ruling on China, Philippines dispute could be vital.

Mitsubishi materials strikes deal with Chinese over WWII forced labor.

Tajikistan jails leaders of banned Islamic Party.

Gujarat riots massacre: judge convicts 24 over killing of 69 Muslims.

Chinese minister vents anger when Canadian reporter asks about human rights.

AFRICA

Somalia hotel siege: Three gunmen killed as attack declared over.

Bodies of at least 25 migrants washed up in western Libya: Red Crescent.

Dangerous migrant smuggling routes flourish in lawless Libya.

Nigerian president cancels Ogoniland trip.

Nigeria land disputes fuel surge in herdsmen violence.

Witchcraft among 269 rights violations in CAR, says UN.

Kenyan court frees 43 accused of being secessionist group members.

EUROPE

Germany passes resolution recognising Armenian genocide, angering Turkey. Germany sparks Turkish outcry with Armenian genocide vote.


Ukraine's corrupt judges targeted in constitutional reforms.

NATO chief says not seeking confrontation with Russia.

Kremlin denies allegations Russia is building up troops on Belarus border.

Alienation grows in Brussels district that bred Paris attackers.

European Central Bank: stimulus is working, give it time.

Transport and energy strikes in France coincide with floods ahead of Euro 2016.

AMERICAS

Hillary Clinton to portray Donald Trump’s foreign policy positions as dangerous.

Bernie Sanders refuses to give up.

Brazil's Rousseff confident as impeachment trial begins.

Venezuela awaits decision on recall referendum.

Foe of Cuban government sees increased opposition since U.S. opening.

Report: Police are not recommending criminal charges in Cincinnati Zoo incident.

Canada wildfire evacuees face cleanup as they return home.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US military eyes 'extremist Islamic movement' in Latin America.

German prosecutors: Three suspected 'IS' militants arrested, thought to be planning attack in Düsseldorf.

Yemen foils al Qaeda attack in Mukalla, arrests al Qaeda member.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

OPEC meeting to feature latest clash between Iran, Saudi Arabia.

Facebook sticks by Gawker attack funder Peter Thiel.

Saudi Arabia may be ready for oil production freeze to save OPEC.