World News Briefs -- April 23, 2018

Protesters celebrate at an antigovernment rally in central Yerevan on April 23.

BBC: Serzh Sargsyan: Armenian PM resigns after days of protests

Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan has resigned, state television reports.

Mr Sargsyan's resignation follows 11 days of protests against him by opposition supporters, who accuse him of clinging to power after serving the maximum 10 years as president.

"The street movement is against my tenure. I am fulfilling your demand," he said in a statement.

Mr Sargsyan was appointed prime minister last Tuesday after two consecutive terms as president.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian army targets south Damascus insurgent enclave.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov blasts US-led strike on Damascus for torpedoing progress in Syrian peace process.

20 killed, 40 wounded in air raid on Yemen wedding: medics.

Yemen forces clash with jihadists after Red Cross worker killed.

Saudi Arabia downs Houthi missile fired across border.

Russia, China to stop bid to 'sabotage' Iran deal: Lavrov.

Iran prepared to resume nuclear program if U.S. backs out of deal.

Iran dumps dollar for euro in foreign trade transactions.

Palestine files complaint against Israel under anti-racism treaty.

ASIA

North, South Korea agree on summit date.

South Korean protesters denounce U.S. anti-missile system ahead of North-South summit.

South Korean military suspends loudspeaker broadcasts at inter-Korean border.

At least 16 dead in twin Taliban attacks on Afghan officers.

Grief turns to anger over Kabul suicide attack.

China hackers accused of attacking Japanese defence firms.

Decision to remove flogging from public eye in Indonesia's Aceh draws Islamist resistance.

North Korea bus crash kills 32 Chinese tourists.

AFRICA

Rockets shake Mali's Timbuktu, no casualties: French army.

Egyptians in Sinai living under siege due to anti-militant campaign, says HRW.

Rival groups from Somalia's army fight at former UAE training facility.

Somalia: Militants raid military base in Mogadishu.

11 migrants found dead, 263 rescued off Libya coast: navy.

Madagascans return to protests after clashes.

Nigerians demand air quality data over pollution fears.

EUROPE

Armenia soldiers join anti-government protests in Yerevan.

Greece angrily rejects Erdoğan's proposed soldier swap.

Far-right attacks increase tension in Greece's Lesbos.

Merkel admits 'a new form of anti-Semitism' has emerged among Germany's Arab refugees and admits she is 'dismayed' that Jewish schools and synagogues require police protection.

'Ethnic purging': French stars and dignitaries condemn antisemitism.

Germany: G7 not planning swift return for Russia.

French parliament passes sweeping immigration law.

Basic income trial falls flat in Finland.

It's a boy: Kate, wife of UK's Prince William, gives birth to third child.

AMERICAS

Europe puts pressure on Trump to save the Iran deal as Macron warns there is no 'Plan B' and Tehran threatens to resume nuclear activities 'at a much greater speed'.

In bumpy road to confirmation, Pompeo faces committee vote.

Mario Abdo Benítez wins Paraguay's presidential election. Mario Abdo Benitez elected as Paraguay's president.

Nicaragua president scraps pension cuts after deadly riots.

Canadian lynched in Peru after being accused of shaman's death.

Nashville Waffle House: James Shaw denies heroism. 'No credible sightings' as police hunt Tennessee shooter.

Past presidents, family and friends bid farewell to Barbara Bush.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US builds drone base in Niger, crossroads of extremism fight.

Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam found guilty of attempted murder in separate Brussels trial. Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam gets 20-year sentence in Belgium.

The US Senate’s blind spot on terrorism in Yemen.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Remittance payments hit record in 2017: World Bank.

U.S. fund managers brace for trade war with focus on pricing power.

Facebook rejects Australia media calls for regulation.