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Reuters: U.S. calls China, Russia, Iran, North Korea 'morally reprehensible' on rights
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday labeled China, Russia, Iran and North Korea as “morally reprehensible” governments that it said violated human rights within their borders on a daily basis, making them “forces of instability.”
In releasing the State Department’s global human rights report for 2017, acting Secretary of State John Sullivan also singled out Syria, Myanmar, Turkey and Venezuela as nations with poor human rights records. Improved human rights in Uzbekistan, Liberia and Mexico were global “bright spots,” Sullivan added.
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MIDDLE EAST
France urges immediate access for Syria chemical inspectors.
Insurgents south of Syrian capital surrender, says state TV.
Pentagon: No civilians killed in Syria attack.
At least 25 killed in battle for southwest Yemeni province.
Iranians sue US government over 'mass denials' of refugee status.
Trump, France's Macron to discuss Iran nuclear deal next week.
4 killed in fresh protests, clashes on Gaza-Israel border.
The Latest: Gaza ministry says 445 protesters wounded.
Portman’s snub of ‘Jewish Nobel’ triggers Israel backlash.
ASIA
Syria strikes also sent message to N.Korea: Japan DefMin.
North Korea: Historic phone line opened with South Korea.
North Korea to bring mobile phones, radio car to DMZ summit.
Scene set at Joint Security Area as hopes rise for North and South Korea to strike reconciliatory note.
North Korea undergoes an image change ahead of summits.
Taliban forces hundreds of schools in Kunduz to close.
Brawl in Taiwan parliament as MPs turn militant in debate over military pension cuts.
Indian government considering death penalty for child rapists.
China's rejection of world's trash puts other countries on edge.
AFRICA
Minister's ouster unlikely to slow Sudan's push to get off US 'terror' list.
S.Africa riots force new president to leave London summit.
Survivors of DRC violence tell stories of horror.
Libyan strongman's illness stokes fears of a succession feud.
Protests in Senegal against proposed electoral law changes.
Liberia warlord 'Jungle Jabbah' jailed for 30 years in the US.
The King of Swaziland renames the country 'the Kingdom of eSwatini'.
Mugabe summoned to parliament to explain diamond looting comment.
EUROPE
No time for golf as Merkel braces for tough talks with Trump.
EXCLUSIVE: Putin, Trump will never allow US-Russia armed conflict, Russian FM Lavrov says.
Russia: Trump promised to make reciprocal visit to Moscow.
EU rejects Irish border proposals and says Brexit talks could still fail.
EU presents (nearly) united front against China’s ‘unfair’ Belt and Road Initiative.
Armenia: Opposition activists block streets in downtown Yerevan. Armenian opposition demands early election on eighth day of protests.
Basque group ETA apologizes to victims of decades-long violence.
Romania to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem, says government.
Algerian woman denied French citizenship over handshake.
Central Berlin evacuated for World War II bomb removal.
AMERICAS
US brands China and Russia 'forces of instability'.
At least three dead, including police officer, in Nicaragua protests.
Chile offers to host talks between Colombia, ELN rebels.
Democrats sue Trump campaign, Russia for alleged conspiracy.
First clues emerge about Cuba’s future under new president.
AP-NORC Poll: Americans expect Russia tension will get worse.
Fired FBI deputy chief Andrew McCabe faces criminal referral.
U.S. House Democrats want war authorization repeal, but path is unclear.
Trump targets Opec over high oil prices.
National School Walkout: US students mark Columbine anniversary.
Argentinians protest rising utility prices.
Brazil: 2017 one of 'bloodiest years' for land conflicts.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group claims attack on UN camp at Timbuktu.
Islamic State group to give up last pocket in Syrian capital.
Iraq launches 'deadly strikes' against ISIL inside Syria.
Mohammed Zammar: German jihadist 'detained by Syrian Kurds'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street falls on investor nerves about interest rates, tech.
Saudis see oil price on rise as Trump blasts OPEC.
US-China trade tension dominates IMF gathering.
Wells Fargo hit by record $1bn penalty.
Escalating trade dispute could derail recovery, put 'many jobs at risk': WTO chief.
IMF warns of economic downturn.
Beijing will retaliate if US sparks trade war, China envoy warns.
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