World News Briefs -- July 19, 2017 (Evening Edition)

Reuters: Iran's Rouhani says new U.S. sanctions violate nuclear accord: state TV

DUBAI (Reuters) - President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday new U.S. economic sanctions imposed against Iran contravened the country's nuclear accord with world powers and he vowed that Tehran would "resist" them, state television reported.

The Trump administration slapped the new sanctions on Iran on Tuesday over its ballistic missile program and said Tehran's "malign activities" in the Middle East undercut any "positive contributions" coming from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord.

"Some of the actions of the Americans are against the spirit and even the letter of the (nuclear accord). We shall resist these plans and actions," Iranian state television quoted Rouhani as saying.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran's president threatens response to new US sanctions.

U.S. should move bases away if pursues sanctions: Iran guards.

US armored vehicles seen pouring into Syria.

UN hopes for lull in Syria battles with Islamic State for polio campaign.

Pentagon: Rebel forces taking heavy casualties in Raqqa fight.

Opposition infighting in Syria's Idlib kills 14: monitor. Clashes erupt between rebels, al-Qaida in northwest Syria.

In camps and ruins, Mosul civilians' ordeal is far from over.

Iraqi Generals warn of difficult road ahead after Mosul.

Sold by IS in Raqqa, Yazidi female fighters back for revenge.

Yemen war: Saudi-led air strike kills displaced civilians. 20 Yemeni civilians reported dead in air strike.

Iranian President Rouhani's brother 'released on bail'.

Turkey holds six rights activists on charges of aiding terror group. Berlin condemns Turkey arrests of Peter Steudtner and further human rights activists.

ASIA

Sikkim standoff: Chinese army moves huge military hardware into Tibet for 'logistical support'.

China 'aggressive' in border row, says India diplomat.

Rohingya Muslims tell of gang rapes and secret killings in Myanmar's hidden region.

Russia's flour aid arrives in N. Korea.

Philippines' Duterte seeks to extend martial law in Mindanao.

Philippines shelves rebel talks after attack on Duterte guards.

Singapore offers Manila drones, urban warfare training.

Japan to host first meeting of world maritime security leaders: Abe.

Fiji's military says it will accept results of election.

AFRICA

After long Benghazi campaign, Libyan commander eyes capital.

Nigeria bolsters security in northern state of Kaduna amid violence.

S.Sudan clashes force patients, doctors to flee hospital.

Morocco sentences 23 to prison over W. Sahara killings.

China, Tunisia call for new efforts to stabilize Libya.

Surviving the deadliest migration route from Libya to Italy.

Egypt police trap and kill 3 top ‘terrorist group’ members.

Some former Sisi allies turn critics as Egypt election nears.

Maldives President arrests nephew amid power struggle.

EUROPE

Russian diplomat 'optimal' choice to be new U.S. ambassador: colleague.

Russia preparing retaliation against Poland over war memorial row: agencies.

U.S., Russia talks on seized properties end with no deal.

Trump and Putin had another, undisclosed conversation at G20.

Russians fear economic problems more than war – poll.

Macron suffers biggest test of authority as military head quits.

EU urges Poland to halt judicial reforms or face sanctions.

Ukraine separatist 'Little Russia' sparks concern over peace deal. Ukraine conflict: Russia rejects new Donetsk rebel 'state'.

Christian refugees flee Islamic persecution in Greek Camps.

AMERICAS

Exclusive: U.S., Canada, Mexico agree on fast-paced NAFTA talks - sources.

Venezuelan business leader slams Maduro's congress plan.

Trump pivots from Obamacare repeal to ordering Republicans to 'let it fail'. ‘Let Obamacare fail,’ Trump declares as GOP plan collapses.

Australians see woman’s shooting by police as US nightmare.

Trump to nominate Jon Huntsman as US ambassador to Russia.

Mexico begins extra security on electronics for U.S.-bound flights.

Legal pot sales begin in Uruguay under landmark 2013 law.

Canadian town near site of mosque attack votes against Muslim cemetery. Canada town votes against having a Muslim cemetery.

Chile moves towards legalising abortion in limited cases.

Hundreds vie to join Haiti's new army despite history of coups.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Number of terrorist attacks globally dropped in 2016: U.S. government.

ISIS terrorists fleeing to their home countries WANT to be sent to prison so they can convert them into ‘jihadi universities’, report warns.

Defense minister says Indonesians who joined ISIS shouldn't return, can fight there 'until their death'.

Al-Qaeda is getting stronger and more active in Indian subcontinent, say experts.

Indonesia disbands Hizbut Tahrir amid crackdown on hard-line Islamist groups.

Iran continues to protect AMIA bombing suspects.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

S&P, Nasdaq at records as Vertex rallies; IBM slips.

Lockheed Martin profits jump on higher F-35 jet sales.

Ecuador risks Opec split by increasing oil output.

Mercedes recalls 3m diesel cars over emissions concerns.