Monday, June 26, 2017

World News Briefs -- June 26, 2017 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: In victory for Trump, U.S. Supreme Court revives his travel ban

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to President Donald Trump by reviving parts of his travel ban on people from six Muslim-majority countries and refugees and agreeing to decide its legality later this year in a major test of presidential powers.

The justices narrowed the scope of lower court rulings that had completely blocked his March 6 executive order that Trump had said was needed to prevent terrorism in the United States, allowing his temporary ban to go into effect for people with no strong ties such as family or business to the United States.

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MIDDLE EAST

Bahrain accuses Qatar of 'military escalation'.

Mosul battle to end in days as troops advance in Old City: Iraqi general.

Two thirds of Mosul Old City retaken from IS: commander.

Battle for Mosul: Iraq forces repel IS counter-attack. Iraq forces combing west Mosul after surprise IS attack.

US-backed force has seized a quarter of Raqa from IS: monitor.

US urges Qatar and Saudi-led group to 'lower rhetoric'. Qatar demands difficult to meet, says US.

Erdogan says Saudi-led ultimatum on Qatar 'against international law'.

Turkey to US: Providing arms to YPG violation of NATO rules.

Israel on alert after 2 days of cross-border fire with Syria.

Israel freezes plan for mixed-sex prayer site at Western Wall.

Drug use in Iran ‘more than doubled’ in last 6yrs, 3.5% of population now regular users.

ASIA

No decisive winner in Mongolia presidential vote: election committee. Mongolia votes for new president in divisive election. Mongolia economy, graft in spotlight as voters elect president.

Myanmar, Thailand incinerate illicit drugs worth $800 million.

U.S. to list China among worst human trafficking offenders: sources.

Clashes hit Indian Kashmir on Eid festival. Two militants killed after gun battle at Kashmir school.

US sanctions Kashmir militant leader.

Eid truce in war-torn Philippines city of Marawi ends.

Not negotiable: North Korea sticks to its guns on nuclear weapons.

Anger grows in Pakistan town after three attacks in six months.

Pakistan deploys force of 15,000 to protect Chinese nationals.

China willing to open its pockets, but not borders, to Middle East refugees.

Hong Kong activists stage China protests ahead of Xi visit.

Official results confirm Cambodian opposition gains.

Great Barrier Reef a $42 billion asset 'too big to fail': study.

China releases Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo after terminal cancer diagnosis.

AFRICA

Nine dead as 7 suicide bombers hit NE Nigeria.

Boko Haram clashes kill 8 Chad soldiers.

Irish naval ship rescues 712 people near Libya: defense forces.

EU effort to halt migrants founders in Libya's chaos.

US intensifies efforts in Somalia to counter Al-Shabaab resurgence.

South Sudan censors newspapers, hampers press in civil war.

Congo president's daughter charged with corruption in France.

Tanzania vows to arrest those 'protecting' gay interests.

UN denounces DR Congo tribunal's decision in Kasai trial.

UN: Half of world's population growth is likely to occur in Africa.

EUROPE

Germany sees 'very difficult' situation in eastern Ukraine.

Differing with U.S., Macron stands by Minsk accords to resolve Ukraine crisis.

Stalin tops Putin in Russian poll of greatest historical figures.

May reaches deal with DUP to back Tories through Brexit. UK PM May strikes $1.3 billion deal to get Northern Irish DUP support for her government.

Back to Switzerland for Cyprus peace deal talks.

Germany bars Erdogan’s bodyguards charged in US brawl from Hamburg G20 summit – report.

Italy's center-right dominates local elections.

Albania’s Socialists on track for win in low-turnout election.

Italy readies 17 billion euro package to save two failing banks.

Garbage crisis hits Greek capital over job freeze.

AMERICAS

US Supreme Court reinstates much of Trump’s travel ban, will hear case in fall.

Trump, Modi seek rapport despite friction on trade, immigration.

Trump eager for big meeting with Putin; some advisers wary.

Trump, and 2 Democrats, criticize Obama's response to Russia hacking.

Trump breaks White House Eid dinner tradition.

Government websites in Ohio, Maryland hacked with pro-IS messages. Ohio sites hacked with IS message.

13 still missing after tourist boat sinks in Colombia. Colombia: 9 dead after ferry with 170 people aboard sinks at popular sightseeing spot.

Asylum seekers in Canada who fled Trump now trapped in legal limbo.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Swede held by Al-Qaeda in Mali since 2011 freed.

China ‘holding itself back’ by shying away from global terrorism fight.

Europeans learn to live with and adapt to terror attacks.

Bali bombing: Riduan 'Hambali' Isomuddin's links to terrorist networks and attacks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Facebook to produce own TV series, games.

Google faces a record 'two billion euro' fine from the EU as Brussels decides if the tech giant gave its own online shopping services top priority in search results. Google could be a day away from at least $1 billion EU antitrust fine.

Angela Merkel and Donald Trump head for clash at G20 summit.

Takata, Japan's airbag giant, files for bankruptcy protection.

Harry Potter: How JK Rowling's story became a multi-billion-dollar entertainment franchise.

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