Friday, April 6, 2018

World News Briefs -- April 6, 2018



Daily Mail: Gaza's wall of smoke: Three Palestinians killed and at least 250 injured as protesters burn thousands of tyres and throw stones at Israeli soldiers who respond with tear gas and live fire

* Palestinian protesters are burning tyres and throwing stones at Israeli soldiers, who respond with live fire
* Hundreds have gathered at the Gaza-Israeli border as the six weeks of protests continue
* So far, more than 20 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds injured in the demonstrations

Three people, including a teenage boy, have been shot dead and at least 250 others have been injured by Israeli forces as clashes yet again erupted on the Gaza-Israel border today, Palestinian health officials said.

The death of the male protesters, aged 16, 29 and 38, raises the number of casualties to 22 in the week-long disturbances, during which thousands of Palestinians have gathered along the border, calling for refugees to be allowed to return to the lands that are now inside Israel.

Palestinians have been burning tyres and throwing stones at Israeli soldiers over the border fence, with the military is responding with tear gas and live fire throughout the day.

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MIDDLE EAST

Three dead and scores wounded in Gaza border protests. Deadly unrest on Gaza-Israel border as Palestinians resume protests. 3 killed by Israeli fire, dozens hurt in Gaza border protest.

Violence breaks out near Syrian capital as truce collapses.

First strikes on Syria's Ghouta in days as talks sputter.

Iraq leader in Japan for talks on peace, reconstruction.

14 PKK militants 'neutralized' in Turkish Army air operation in northern Iraq, military says.

Iran's Nobel Laureate is done with reform. She wants regime change.

As Saudi prince arrives, ties with France more complex than before.

ASIA

Pakistani prime minister in Afghanistan to ease tensions.

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of cross-border air strikes ahead Of Abbasi visit.

China hopes North Korea leader's summits with Trump, Moon will defuse tension.

Japan creates North Korea division to address abductions, nuclear concerns.

North Korea newspaper warns against 'fantasy of peace'.

Malaysian PM Razak dissolves parliament ahead of vote.

Park Geun-hye: Former South Korean president sentenced to 24 years jail for corruption charges.

'If my plane explodes, ask the CIA’ – Duterte after requesting arms from Russia & China.

AFRICA

U.S. conducts air strike in Somalia, says 3 militants killed.

French, Malian troops kill 30 insurgents in Mali gun battle.

2 UN peacekeepers killed, 10 wounded in terror attack on camp in Mali.

Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia fail to agree on Nile dispute.

War-torn Libya plans an election.

South Africa: Jacob Zuma dismisses 'politically motivated' charges. South Africa ex-President Jacob Zuma charged with corruption.

Tanzania president inaugurates wall around gem mines.

EUROPE

EU feels heat in China, US trade row.

Russian spy poisoning: Sergei Skripal 'improving rapidly'.

Russia issues new threat to UK over poisoning of ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.

Russia accuses UK and allies of concocting the attack on Skripal at UN Security Council.

German prosecutor orders Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont's release on bail. Carles Puigdemont: Freed ex-Catalan leader calls for dialogue.

Spain hopeful of Gibraltar deal with the UK by summer.

Greece to try Spanish rescuers for 'migrant trafficking'.

Russia seeks to block Telegram messaging app.

AMERICAS

US punishes Russian oligarchs, officials with more sanctions.

Brazil's Lula ordered to surrender after court backs jailing.

Brazil's Lula 'will not surrender to police in Curitiba'.

Brazil braces for looming arrest of ex-President ‘Lula’.

Panama recalls ambassador from Venezuela as countries cut commercial ties.

Mexican presidential front-runner eyes slimmed down Pemex: adviser.

How many Venezuelans have crossed the border? Colombia is counting.

Trump to snub White House press dinner for second consecutive year.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

French forces confirm joint operation against Islamic State-loyal militants.

Here's why the Philippines may become ISIS' next caliphate.

ISIS made more money taxing farms than stealing oil or kidnapping people.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Stocks open with losses as US, China step up tariff threats.

Shares of Russian companies hit by new sanctions plummet.

Facebook says it should have audited Cambridge Analytica.

3 comments:

fred said...

Another senior Hamas leader, Mahmoud Zahar, said during a similar visit to the protest sites that the demonstrations would continue until the Palestinians return to “all of Palestine.”

“We will not make any concessions even if the whole world conspires against us,” Zahar said.
and nothing of interest here for russian paid bots

fred said...

of course not. Russkies have no interest in this

fred said...

But here, for Russians lovers. THIS IS HOW RUSSIA REACTS TO SANCTIONS JUST APPLIED