Monday, October 15, 2018

World News Briefs -- October 15, 2018 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: Pompeo to visit Turkey after Saudi Arabia: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will stop in Turkey after his trip to Saudi Arabia to talk with King Salman about the missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a National Security Council spokesman said on Monday.

“It is absolutely essential that Turkish authorities, with full and transparent support from the government of Saudi Arabia, are able to conduct a thorough investigation and officially release the results of that investigation when concluded,” the spokesperson said.

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MIDDLE EAST

Saudi Arabia preparing to admit Khashoggi was killed: CNN.

Forensics team searches Saudi Consulate over missing writer.

Saudi Arabia warns against sanctions over Khashoggi case.

Saudi stocks plunge amid pressure over Khashoggi disappearance.

Turkey granted permission to search Saudi consulate.

Deadline passes for Syria's Idlib buffer without fighters leaving.

Nusra Front signals readiness for deal with Russia, Turkey in Idlib – Report.

Netanyahu threatens Hamas with 'very strong blows'.

Israel and Jordan reopen key border crossings with Syria.

Iran arrests member of military over deadly Ahvaz attack.

Yemen's President Hadi sacks premier over economic crisis.

ASIA

Koreas agree to break ground on inter-Korean railroad.

Australia says US alliance vital with Indo-Pacific tensions.

Three million Afghans in 'urgent' need of food: UN.

'US agrees to discuss troop pullout': Claim Afghan Taliban officials.

At least 17 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attacks.

Koreas to hold talks this month on joint Olympic bid.

Pope Francis reportedly visiting North Korea in coming months.

Taiwan invites pope to visit after landmark China-Vatican pact.

Unfriend: Thai junta leader receives social media pummelling.

Yang Kaili: China live-streamer detained for 'insulting' national anthem.

AFRICA

Death toll reaches 60 in Nigerian oil pipeline fire.

Egyptian president arrives in Russia.

Chaos as 200,000 Congolese expelled from Angola.

Comoros forces dismantle 'anti-govt' roadblocks.

Clashes against Chadian rebels in southwestern Libya.

Short-lived mutiny indicates deteriorating Ethiopian military chain of command, but ruling coalition will likely remain in power.

Gambia launches probe into ex-dictator's abuse.

E.Guinea strongman hands out top military posts to family.

As rape crisis grows, South African pupils learn how to fight back.

EUROPE

May says Irish backstop can't derail deadlocked Brexit talks.

Merkel vows to restore Germans’ confidence in government. Germany's Merkel vows to restore trust after Bavaria election losses.

Merkel's sister conservatives battered in Bavaria, Greens gain big.

Sweden facing third bid to form coalition government.

Macedonia parliament to vote on name change.

Donald Trump: 'Nobody treats us much worse than the EU'.

Ukraine-Hungary row: Dual citizens 'outed' in Ukraine.

Deadly flash floods hit southern France.

Amid church rift, Kremlin vows to 'protect interests' Of faithful In Ukraine.

Meghan Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry pregnant with first child, Kensington Palace says.

AMERICAS

Sessions: MS-13 gang, drug cartels among top threats to US.

Trump gets bird’s-eye view of devastated Florida communities.

US Air Force optimistic on hurricane-hit fighter jets.

Hurricane Michael: Dozens still missing on Florida coast.

President Trump, First Lady to visit storm-ravaged Florida Panhandle.

Pence promises US backing for Central America if borders strengthened.

Lewinsky affair not an abuse of power, says Hillary Clinton.

Nicaragua police arrests anti-government protesters.

In Canada, pot legalization poses health and safety challenges.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Children of Islamic State group live under a stigma in Iraq.

Germany deports convicted 9/11 accomplice Motassadeq to Morocco.

Man convicted of Mogadishu attack executed on bombing anniversary.

Jihadists fail to quit Syria buffer, throwing deal into doubt.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Tech stocks drag down Wall St. as earnings worries weigh.

Safe havens rise on West-Saudi tension; world stocks fall.

Sears files for Chapter 11 amid plunging sales, massive debt.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies of cancer at age 65.

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