Friday, May 11, 2018

World News Briefs -- May 11, 2018 (Evening Edition)



Daily Mail: US flags go up in flames as thousands of Iranians protest Trump's decision to abandon nuclear deal after Tehran DENIES firing missiles at Israel

* Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said the claims were false
* Israel hit back with its own strikes on Iranian targets in Syria on Thursday
* Qasemi also condemned western nations for not speaking out against Israel
* He also denied that Iran had any of its military forces stationed within Syria at all

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Tehran to protest at the US decision to back out of the nuclear deal.

Hordes of enraged demonstrators could be seen pouring petrol on US flags and burning them as the protests became increasingly vitriolic in the Iranian capital.

The mass protests began as Iran denied firing rockets at Israel on Thursday - claiming the allegations were invented by Israeli politicians to justify attacks on Syria.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran condemns wave of Israeli air strikes in Syria.

Iran denies attacking Israeli positions.

Iran protesters chant anti-US slogans after nuclear deal pull out.

Iran cleric threatens destruction of Israeli cities.

Iran turns to diplomacy amid high regional tensions.

White House slams Iran for 'reckless actions' against Israel, Saudi Arabia.

Israel defence minister to Syria's Assad: 'throw Iranians out'.

Campaigning by candidates for Iraq's parliament ends Friday.

Iraqis expect little of first poll since defeat of Islamic State.

IDF: Palestinians throw grenades, explosives at troops on Gaza border.

Israelis shoot dead Palestinian in Gaza border protests.

ASIA

U.N. says scores killed during Afghanistan voter registration drive.

Mike Pompeo offers aid to North Korea in exchange for forfeiting nukes.

South Korean, US officials plot path to Trump-Kim nuclear summit.

Summit set, detainees free; Trump sees NKorea ‘big success.

North Korea commits cybercrime but exercises 'caution'.

India's Prime Minister Modi on two-day state visit to Nepal.

Pakistan answers U.S. with travel restrictions on diplomats.

AFRICA

US, Somali raid on al-Shabab seizes 3 commanders, officials say.

US military notes reports of civilians killed in Somali raid. US military reviews Somalia raid after five killed.

Hundreds of thousands of children close to dying of hunger in Congo, UN warns. UNICEF: 400,000 children on 'verge' of death in the DRC.

Aid groups sound alarm over C.Africa conflict victims.

Kenya will investigate dam disaster that killed at least 50.

Ebola outbreak: WHO puts 10 countries on 'high alert'.

Ebola outbreak: World Health Organisation prepares for 'worst case scenario' in Congo.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa rallies war veterans ahead of vote.

Two Britons kidnapped in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

EUROPE

US faces European backlash against Iran sanctions.

German, French, UK foreign ministers to meet over Iran deal: EU.

Iran nuclear deal: France condemns US move to re-impose sanctions.

Germany seeks Russian support after Donald Trump's Iran decision.

Wanted: Italian prime minister, as 5-Star and League negotiate.

Lesbos: Europe’s migrant barrier nears breaking point.

Hopes of end to Catalan impasse as Puigdemont anoints new successor.

Moldova PM rules out reunification with Romania.

AMERICAS

Kelly says Trump is ‘distracted’ by Russia probe.

National Guard making impact at US-Mexico line, Customs and Border Protection agency says.

'Astonishing' CIA memo shows Brazil's ex-dictator authorized torture and executions.

Lula's 'heir' sets his sights on becoming Brazil's youngest president.

Ortega under pressure: Nicaraguans demand resignation.

Mexico faces prospect of failure in NAFTA talks.

Argentines haunted by memories of crisis oppose IMF’s help.

Canada divided over oil pipeline from tar sands to Pacific.

Hawaii national park is closed for fear volcano will erupt and pewing ash and boulders the size of REFRIGERATORS.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

IRGC exports 'destabilizing influence throughout Middle East' - White House.

Pentagon to keep backing Lebanon military, despite Hezbollah gains.

Al Qaeda branch threatens attacks on Western companies in Africa.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street rises with healthcare rally after Trump's speech.

Apple is almost a $1 trillion company, but watch out for Amazon.

Trump meets auto executives as NAFTA talks face deadline.

Hiring Donald Trump's lawyer was a 'big mistake', says AT&T.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

When does Europe have street protests against Trump and the deal?
Europe had 16 months to address Trumps concerns.
Europe knew full well Obama’s signature was all the deal had in the US. They knew the Senate was overwhelmingly against with at least 56 no votes including Chuck Schumer Senate Minority leader.
Europe knew Iran never signed the deal!
Europe knew the inspections were limited to sites the Iranians declared leaving military bases off limits.
Never was so much made about so little.

In the end Europe is so eager to humiliate Trump from the English to the Germans, I expect they will retaliate by cozying up with China.

fred said...

it is a faulty deal that still is better than no deal...with the deal, we can ALL (all the nations signing onP) impose sanctions for violations. Without the treaty for us, the sanctions will only be from us and that impacts our allies and is still much less effective if effective at all