Monday, August 20, 2018

World News Briefs -- August 20, 2018



CNN: Syrians in Idlib brace for the war's final showdown

Locals in the village of Urem Kubra gesture to a man standing surrounded by rubble.

"He can't talk much. He's in shock," the village elder said, referring to 33-year-old Ibrahim Abu Naif.

On the wreckage of what used to be his house, Ibrahim set aside a neat pile of children's clothing he had dug out of the debris. He lifted a blue jacket with "sports" emblazoned on the back, and brought it to his face, taking in a whiff as he did so.

"This, this was Nayef's. He's gone," Ibrahim said of his 3-year-old son.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran tells EU to speed up efforts to save nuclear deal.

Iran looking for options on oil sales amid US sanctions: reports.

'Not negotiable': Tehran warns Merkel not to link its missile program to JCPOA.

US has 'addiction to sanctions', says Iran's foreign minister.

Iraq's Sairoon and Nasr coalitions in talks to form largest bloc.

Erdogan invokes patriotism, Islam as lira remains under pressure.

White House rejects Turkey's offer on detained pastor: WSJ.

Turkey detains two men over shooting at U.S. embassy in Ankara.

Saudi Arabia accused by its neighbours of politicising Hajj.

ASIA

Taliban answers Afghanistan's cease-fire offer with ambush, abductions.

Taliban to attend Afghanistan talks in Moscow.

Afghan peace talks must include Kabul: US official.

Afghan forces free nearly 150 people taken hostage by Taliban.

Worst drought in decades grips two-thirds of Afghanistan.

South, North Korea families reunite decades after war.

Imran Khan sheds hundreds of servants and says Pakistan's elite must pay tax as his first cabinet is sworn in.

Malcolm Turnbull: Under-pressure Australia PM drops climate policy.

Kerala floods: Relief teams rescue 22,000 as rains ease. Flooding in southern Indian state kills more than 350, displaces 800,000.

AFRICA

South African white farmers' land to be seized in controversial land redistribution claim.

Ugandan police clash with opposition protesters.

Nigeria: Boko Haram kills 19 villagers in Borno state.

UN calls on Libya to crack down on militias.

Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cisse: 'Truth always triumphs'.

Lawyers challenge Chad social media blackout.

Egypt internet: Sisi ratifies law tightening control over websites.

Ebola death toll in DR Congo rises to 55.

South Africa to launch probe into corruption under Zuma.

EUROPE

Accused Russian in U.S. faces 'borderline torture': Moscow.

Greece completes massive economic bailouts, but crisis not over yet.

Coordinated attacks on police in Chechnya kill one officer.

Italy bridge collapse: Genoa death toll rises to 43.

French audit warns 840 bridges may face risk of collapse.

WHO: Measles cases in Europe surge to record level.

Pope Francis on Catholic sex abuse scandal: “We abandoned” victims.

AMERICAS

Trump once again criticizes Federal Reserve, rate hikes.

Trump accuses Mueller's team of midterm meddling.

Escort who claimed to have information linking Russia interference to Trump election says she no longer has evidence.

Trump dares Brennan to sue over clearances.

Venezuela crisis: Brazil deploys troops after migrant attacks.

Venezuela lops five zeros off its currency in bid to tackle hyperinflation. Venezuela rolls out new currency amid rampant hyperinflation.

Brazil vows to keep Venezuela border open despite tensions.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau defends 'racism' jab at heckler.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

EU threatens to fine social media for terrorist content.

Spanish police shoot man dead in suspected terror attack.

'Islamic State' claims responsibility for Chechnya attacks. ISIL claims attacks on security forces in Russia's Chechnya.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall St. rises on trade optimism, pares gains after Trump Fed comments.

Iran’s warning to OPEC: No one can overtake our oil quota.

French energy giant Total quits lucrative Iran gas project.

Trump economic advisor: Trade deal with Mexico is 'even closer,' getting Canada on board is next.

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