Friday, July 15, 2016

World News Briefs -- July 15, 2016



Daily Mail: Was killer depressed about the break-up of his marriage? Police arrest Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel's ex-WIFE over massacre that left 84 dead as dramatic footage reveals moment he was killed in shoot-out

* WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Terrorist uses lorry to mow down crowds during Bastille Day celebrations in Nice
* Death toll currently stands at 84, 202 were injured, 52 are in a critical condition and 25 are on life support machines
* ID card belonging to Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, a French Tunisian man, 31, from Nice, found next to his body
* His cousin said Bouhlel, a father of three, told MailOnline he flouted every rule of Islam, beat his wife and took drugs
* Police say terrorist's wife Hajer arrested and in custody as officers work on his motives and if he had accomplices
* At least 10 babies and children were killed, some in buggies, with least 54 children also being treated in hospital
* Eyewitnesses said driver zig-zagged at 40mph to hit crowds of people who were sent flying or jammed under wheels

Police today arrested the wife of the ISIS fanatic who killed 84 people including at least ten children in Nice using a lorry and a handgun.

It has been revealed that killer Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, 31, a French Tunisian and married father of three, was depressed about the break up of his marriage before he mounted pavements at high speed and ploughed through crowds celebrating Bastille Day in Nice last night.

He had separated from wife Hajer some two years ago following a series of violent arguments, and he was said to have been upset in recent months as their divorce had been finalised.

Today Paris prosecutor Francois Molins said police have arrested his wife, as detectives try to establish his motives and if he had accomplices.

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MIDDLE EAST

France to intensify strikes on terrorists in Syria, Iraq — Hollande.

More than 700 Iraqi men and boys missing from Fallujah:UN.

Sadr holds mass demonstration despite government calls for restraint. Iraq: Thousands defy ban to protest against corruption.

Russia urges US to join ceasefire efforts around Syria's Aleppo - Shoigu.

U.S. investigations expose fraud, bribery in Syrian aid response.

Governor of Yemen's Aden survives car bomb attack.

Yemen's war not just killing civilians with bullets: MSF.

ASIA

Kashmir violence: Indian troops clash with protesters.

Former Afghan spy chief says letters show Pakistan supports militants.

Japan’s Abe meets China’s Li as maritime tensions flare.

China tells Japan to stop interfering in South China Sea.

Japan, Vietnam agree South China Sea ruling must be observed-Kyodo.

Philippines says no concessions to China over sea row.

South Koreans protesting over U.S. missile defense plan block PM's bus.

Bangladesh mosques urged to give sermon against extremism.

After violence, Myanmar moves to curb religious extremism.

Drug addicts in jail cells and dealers' bodies littering the streets: 60,000 people turn themselves in to authorities in the Philippines after the president tells citizens to 'go ahead and kill' drug users.

AFRICA

At least 300 killed in latest South Sudan violence: UN.

Foreign troops in Somalia struggle to keep al-Shabaab at bay.

UN staffers return to Western Sahara after spat with Morocco.

Morocco seeks to rejoin African Union after Western Sahara row.

Zimbabwe fails to pay army on time for second month: sources.

An execution tower, a running machine and discarded memoirs of US Defence Secretary Robert Gates: Inside the secret Libyan lairs of ISIS leader who 'masterminded £34million bank heist and faked his own death'.

UNESCO puts five Libya sites on heritage-in-danger list.

EUROPE

France reels as Bastille Day truck attack kills 84 in Nice.

France investigating whether truck attacker acted alone.

Hollande calls up military reserves, extends state of emergency.

France will strengthen role in Iraq and Syria, says Hollande.

Foreign and domestic policies make France 'most threatened country'.

European countries tighten security following Nice terror attack.

Britain to review security of large public events after Nice attack.

Kerry meets Putin in bid to rescue Syria peace plan. Kerry, Lavrov hold Moscow talks.

Abkhaz referendum fails, but political standoff continues.

AMERICAS

Terrorist attack by a Brazilian Islamist extremist targeting the French delegation at the Rio 2016 Olympics is foiled by security services.

It's Pence: Trump announces his VP choice on Twitter. Donald Trump selects Mike Pence as VP.

Republicans quash last-ditch attempt to stop Donald Trump becoming nominee.

Obama responds to critics in conversation on race and police.

White House: Budget deficit to rise to $600B.

Court throws out El Salvador civil war amnesty law.

Zika epidemic has peaked and may run its course within 18 months, say experts.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Militant with US bounty on his head walks free in Pakistan.

28 pages of 9/11 inquiry being released after 13-year wait.

France's truck attack marks deadly twist in European terror.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

EU-US trade deal faces major challenges.

BP says total Gulf spill bill $61.6bn.

Hackers steal millions from ATMs without using a card.

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