Wednesday, November 8, 2017

World News Briefs -- November 8, 2017



Reuters: Trump warns 'rogue regime' North Korea of grave danger

BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday seeking help to rein in North Korea, telling the reclusive state’s leader he was putting his country in grave danger by developing nuclear weapons.

Trump used some of his toughest language yet against North Korea in a wide-ranging address in Seoul that lodged specific accusations of chilling human rights abuses. He called on countries around the world to isolate Pyongyang by denying it “any form of support, supply or acceptance.”

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian army starts assault on last IS stronghold.

Assad adviser says Turkish, U.S. forces 'illegal invaders' in Syria.

Iraq needs 'Marshall Plan', says Kirkuk archbishop.

More than two million Iranian pilgrims descend on Iraq.

Iran agrees to enhance security cooperation, intelligence sharing with Pakistan.

Iran warns Saudi Arabia they face 'the might of the Islamic republic' if they continue to make war threats and boasts that 'the US have mobilised all their allies and achieved NOTHING'. Rouhani warns Saudi Arabia of Iran's 'might'.

Saudi Arabia could seize $800 BILLION in assets from the kingdom's elite as part of anti-corruption purge.

UN urges Saudi Arabia to end blockade on Yemen. Yemen conflict: Saudi ban 'catastrophic' for aid.

Hamas must disarm under unity deal: Palestinian police chief.

ASIA

Trump in China for talks with Xi amid N Korea tensions.

Trump warns 'rogue regime' North Korea of grave danger.

Satellite images spot increased activity at North Korean nuclear test site tunnel complex.

Desperate Rohingya use plastic rafts to flee Myanmar.

Mumbai attacks hurt Kashmir cause: ex-Pakistan foreign secretary.

Philippines' Duterte scales back building work in South China Sea spat.

Sri Lanka cuts food taxes as inflation hits record high.

AFRICA

Government forces accused of 'savage repression' in Togo.

Plague death toll rises to 143 in Madagascar: Experts warn deadly 'medieval' airborne virus is STILL spreading in the 'worst outbreak in 50 years'.

Hungry South Sudanese refugees risk death in return home for food.

Sacked Zimbabwe VP in exile, vows to defy Mugabe.

Kenya's parliament takes three-week break at opposition's request.

DR Congo says election pressure due to foreign 'greed' for cobalt.

Homes burn as wildfires whip South African capital.

Cows and chickens cause spat between Kenya and Tanzania.

EUROPE

Spain says it will consider allowing regional independence referendums in first sign of victory for Catalonia. Catalans resist as Spain's Supreme Court nixes secession.

Strike for ousted Catalan leaders fails to gain traction.

Putin-Trump bilateral in Vietnam 'likely': Kremlin.

EU eyes tough Brexit transition terms.

Marine Le Pen loses immunity over Twitter IS images.

Germany must allow third gender in registry of births, court rules.

EU car firms should cut CO2 emissions by 30% from 2030.

AMERICAS

1 year since win, Trump still keeps vanquished foe in sights.

US takes steps to make it harder for Americans to visit Cuba.

Bolivia rally urges Evo Morales' fourth term.

Russia says Venezuela accepts $3 billion restructuring terms.

Argentina's president wants the US to take a drastic measure against Venezuela.

Google promoted Texas gunman fake tweets.

Trudeau says Canada 'will not be rushed' into signing renewed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Torture rooms, booby traps and baby strollers: Adrienne Arsenault in the streets of ISIS's former capital.

Large terrorism training drill in Amsterdam.

Trump to decide on North Korea terror list after Asia trip.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Former Yahoo CEO apologizes for data breach, blames Russians.

China's trade surplus with US eases as Trump visits.

From Harvey Weinstein to Shakira, the celebrities with offshore interests.

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