Wednesday, June 20, 2018

World News Briefs -- June 20, 2018 (Evening Edition)

Chinese President Xi Jinping talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit in Beijing, China, in this undated photo released June 20, 2018 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters: North Korea, China leaders agree to boost 'strategic, tactical' cooperation: KCNA

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed measures to bolster “strategic and tactical” cooperation between the two countries in a second meeting on Wednesday, the North’s state media said on Thursday.

The meeting between Kim and Xi came on the North Korean leader’s second and last day of his latest visit to Beijing where he briefed the Chinese president on his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump last week.

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MIDDLE EAST

Saudi-led coalition displays Yemeni arms allegedly from Iran.

Yemeni forces claim progress in battle for Hodeida’s airport.

Saudi, UAE coalition enters airport compound of Yemen's Hudaida.

No breakthrough in Turkey-Iran-Russia talks on Syria constitution.

Syrian army steps up attacks in southwest, Jordan concerned.

Biggest Iraqi tribe calls for arms to defend against IS.

Gaza rocket barrage triggers Israeli air strikes. Israeli jets carry out strikes in Gaza. Gaza fires 30 rockets into Israeli territory.

'Kite war' as Palestinians use new weapon to burn farmland, forest in conflict with Israel.

Saudi, Iran face off ahead of tense OPEC meet.

Saudis host Kushner, Trump envoy after Israel-Gaza flare-up.

ASIA

Kim leaves China as S. Korea urges ‘concrete’ plan on nukes.

Taliban kill dozens of soldiers despite government ceasefire.

US forces preparing for North Korea to hand over war dead.

Philippines: Thousands flee as army hits ISIL-linked Maute group.

PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill visits Beijing to sign One Belt, One Road trade deal.

India Kashmir: Direct rule imposed after BJP quits alliance.

Top Philippines court rules against recovery of Marcos' $1B loot.

Indonesia raises number of ferry sinking missing to 180 as search for survivors continues. Divers join search for 192 missing in Indonesia mishap.

Donald Trump a 'critical threat' to Australia's interests as trust in US hits record low, Lowy survey reveals.

New Zealand PM in hospital to give birth.

AFRICA

UN losing patience with Mali as peacekeeper death toll rises.

Algeria goes offline to stop students cheating.

Clashes at Libya oil ports cut output by nearly half.

South Sudan rebel chief in Ethiopia for talks with President Kiir.

Eritrea to send delegation to Ethiopia for talks.

Hope in the Horn as Eritrea-Ethiopia thaw takes shape.

Mali says troops implicated in killings after mass graves found.

Power woes hit Nigeria's football fans.

Tunisia commission proposes sweeping liberal reforms.

EUROPE

Italy, Austria signal new hard-line axis on migration.

Europe is facing a migrant 'catastrophe' to rival the 2015 crisis, Austria warns - and blames Merkel for forcing countries to reinstate border controls.

EU to launch counter-tariffs against US on Friday.

Key EU states to hold mini-summit on migration Sunday.

Migrant deadlock: Just 18% of Germans say Merkel will find EU-wide solution, poll reveals.

Hungary set to criminalise aiding migrants with 'Stop Soros' bill.

Far-right Italy minister vows 'action' to expel thousands of Roma.

At least 60 dead after migrant boat sinks: survivors.

Merkel, Macron announce plans for new eurozone budget.

UK Commons set for Brexit vote showdown.

Russia warns against Trump's 'alarming' plans for US space domination.


AMERICAS

In reversal, Trump orders halt to his family separation rule.

For migrant families in Mexico, threat of separation puts plans in doubt.

Mexico condemns Trump's 'inhuman' border policy.

House GOP gets little direction from Trump on immigration.

Protesters heckle DHS secretary at Mexican restaurant.

US top asylum-seekers' destination in OECD in 2017.

Nicaragua peace talks put on hold amid violence.

Canada legalizes recreational marijuana use. Canada becomes second nation in the world to legalize marijuana.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Germany foiled bio attack with Tunisian arrest: police.

US need to ‘squeeze out’ safe havens from Pakistan, says Pentagon Commander.

Blue is the new orange as Guantánamo preps for new prisoners, maybe ISIS fighters.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Stocks finish mostly higher as tech and media companies lead.

Facebook's Instagram has more than a billion users.

China cuts US investments by 92% amid escalating trade war.

General Electric booted from Dow after 110 years.

Stock markets roiled as US-China trade dispute escalates.

U.S. economy less exposed to oil price shocks.

Wealth of world's millionaires tops $70 trillion for first time.

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