Wednesday, May 9, 2018

World News Briefs -- May 8, 2018



Daily Mail: Trump hits back at Iran after defiant leader calls him a liar: President warns they will be crippled by strongest sanctions ever if they dare to restart nuclear program

* Trump uses Cabinet meeting in White House to tell Iran's leaders they will be crippled by sanctions if they restart their nuclear program
* In Tehran, Iranian politicians torched US flags, chanting 'death to America' in parliament, while pictures of Trump were burned on the street
* Iran's Supreme Leader accused Trump of '10 lies' and said 'America can't do a damn thing'
* US allies in Europe had begged Trump to stay in the pact ahead of his announcement and are now saying they will stick with the agreement
* Trump, however, said he believed Iran would want to talk to strike a new deal
* Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told senators he did not believe Iran would respond militarily

President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday against resuming its nuclear weapons program, a day after announcing that he was withdrawing the U.S. from the landmark Iran nuclear deal.

'I would advise Iran not to start their nuclear program,' Trump told reporters at the start of a Cabinet meeting when asked about the potential consequences. 'I would advise them very strongly. If they do there will be very severe consequence.'

The comments came a day after Trump announced he was withdrawing the U.S. from the accord with Iran, abruptly restoring harsh sanctions in the most consequential foreign policy action of his presidency.

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MIDDLE EAST

Trump threatens 'severe consequences' if Iran resumes nuclear program.

Iran's Khamenei to Trump: Like hell, you will!.

Mattis vows to work with allies after Iran pullout.

Saudi Arabia will 'do everything we can' to obtain nuclear weapons if Iran acquires the capability, country's foreign minister warns.

'Blatant theft': Syrians denounce Absentee Property Law.

Syrian territory shelled from Israeli-occupied Golan Heights – state media.

Suspected Israeli strike on Syria kills 8 Iranians: monitor. Death toll from Syria strike rises to 15, including 8 Iranians — monitor.

Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin talk Syria in Moscow. Netanyahu compares Iran to Nazi Germany during V-Day talks with Putin.

Israel expels Palestinians from Jordan Valley for army trainingWhite House to hold artificial intelligence meeting with companies.

Yemen rebels fire two missiles at Saudi capital: coalition.

UN's Guterres denounces 'sharp escalation' in Yemen conflict.

ASIA

Malaysia's former strongman Mahathir Mohamad wins historic election victory.

China backs Iran nuclear deal as United States walks away, but could it be a costly decision?

Suicide bombers, gunmen attack Kabul police stations. Attackers launch coordinated strikes in Afghan capital with bombs, bullets. Kabul hit by heavy explosions and gunfire.

Kim says Trump summit 'historic' chance to build 'good future': KCNA.

Mike Pompeo in North Korea for pre-summit meetings.

China, Japan, South Korea agree on North Korea nuclear action.

Six killed in clashes between police and Islamists at Indonesia jail.

Five Australian politicians ousted over dual citizenship.

Earthquakes strike Afghanistan, Pakistan.

AFRICA

Mali ripe territory for ISIS, local militias — and they often clash.

South Sudan: Fresh fighting flares, five years into civil war.

South Sudan urges U.S. not to 'abandon' it after White House announces assistance review.

Oil companies in Nigeria brace in case of election unrest.

DRC: Fresh Ebola outbreak kills two in Equateur Province.

Benin opposition politician goes to African court.

Historic drought takes toll on South Africa's vineyards.

'Cairo has started to become ugly': why Egypt is building a new capital city.

EUROPE

European foreign ministers to hold summit with Iranian leaders. EU rushes to arrange crisis meeting with Iran over nuclear deal.

Germany reaffirms Iran nuclear deal but business worries abound.

French President Emmanuel Macron for broader Iran deal.

Hungary: Thousands protest in Budapest against PM Orban.

World Cup 2018: Russia gives hooliganism assurances.

Russia commemorates Soviet WWII victory.

Google blocks all ads on Ireland abortion referendum.

AMERICAS

Donald Trump says three American detainees released from North Korea, on way home with Mike Pompeo.

Freed detainees head home for big welcome, featuring Trump.

Argentina seeks IMF loan to rescue peso from downward slide.

One million fled economic crisis-hit Venezuela for Colombia in past year.

Canada's Freeland says NAFTA talks center on autos.

Guatemala, US Coast Guard bust 3 tons of cocaine on ship.

Canadian police investigate after 14th human foot washes up on coastline.

Geologist warn of possible explosive event at Hawaii volcano.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Afghanistan: ISIL and Taliban claim bomb attacks in Kabul.

IS leader travels in east Syria with tight-knit group: Iraqi official.

Five top ISIS officials captured in US-Iraqi sting.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US stock indexes deliver solid gains as oil prices surge.

Sanctions on Iran could cost US, European companies billions.

Defence company stocks rise after US pulls out of Iran deal.

White House to hold artificial intelligence meeting with companies.

Rockefeller art auction opens with record-breaking $646m.

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