Tuesday, October 16, 2018

World News Briefs -- October 16, 2018 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: Trump says Saudi prince denies knowing what happened at consulate

WASHINGTON/RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Saudi Arabia’s crown prince denied knowing what happened in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul where Jamal Khashoggi vanished two weeks ago even as a congressional ally of Trump accused the prince of ordering the prominent journalist’s death.

Khashoggi, a U.S. resident and leading critic of influential Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate on Oct. 2. Turkish officials have said they believe the Saudi journalist was murdered there and his body removed, which the Saudis have strongly denied.

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MIDDLE EAST

IS defeat in east Syria taking 'longer than expected:' US-backed force.

Iran says it has killed mastermind of deadly attack on parade.

Trump criticizes rush to condemn Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi.

Trump says it 'would be bad' if Saudi leaders knew about Khashoggi.

Pompeo says Saudi leaders pledge thorough probe of Khashoggi disappearance.

Pompeo meets Saudi king on Khashoggi case, Turks study 'toxic materials'.

Saudi consul general leaves Turkey for Riyadh: Turkish broadcasters.

Scale of Yemen famine was 'initially underestimated' by aid agencies. UN warns of worsening hunger crisis in Yemen.

Yemenis flee across Red Sea to escape war.

At least 11 Iran troops seized on Pakistan border.

Israel defense chief calls for devastating blow for Hamas.

Palestinians accuse Australian PM of jeopardising Middle East peace.

ASIA

Australia considers moving embassy to Jerusalem.

North Korea holds talks with UN Command and South Korea.

North, South Korea agree to begin reconnecting roads, railways.

Kim Jong Un says North Korea has made many concessions to Japan on abduction issue.

China defends Xinjiang Uighur detention camp policies. China defends 'vocational training centres' amid international pressure over mass Uighur detentions.

Chinese stock market falls to four-year low amid trade dispute.

China faces 'alarming' local government debt amid mounting trade war with US.

Afghan forces killed after fighters overrun checkpoint.

Indonesia considering putting trade deal on hold over Scott Morrison's Israel embassy comments.

AFRICA

12 killed in fresh Mali violence.

Congo condemns Angola for violent crackdown on migrants.

A year after Somalia's deadliest attack, fireball still torments survivors.

U.S. military says 60 al Shabaab militants killed in Somalia air strike.

450 jihadists killed in Egypt Sinai offensive: army.

UNICEF: Two million children in DRC are acutely malnourished.

DR Congo: Ebola claims 24 lives in one week.

Four parties agree to Western Sahara talks.

30 killed over two months in fighting in C.Africa diamond hub: UN.

Boko Haram faction kills second aid worker in Nigeria.

Ethiopia: Women occupy 50 percent of new cabinet.

Mohammed Dewji: Reward offered for abducted Tanzania billionaire.

EUROPE

Italy brands France a 'disgrace' after police dump migrants across border.

Armenia PM Nikol Pashinyan resigns in order to hold early vote.

Brexit: 'No optimism' for summit breakthrough, says Donald Tusk.

EU leaders prepare hardball Brexit summit choice for May.

Putin comments on state of Russia's economy.

Constantinople lost the right to be called the heart of Orthodox faith, says Russian Church.

EU paves way for Russia sanctions over chemical weapons.

Family of slain journalist in Malta demands official inquiry.

Ecuador warns Assange to obey rules or lose asylum. Julian Assange ordered by Ecuador to curb speech, clean bathroom, look after cat if he wants internet.

AMERICAS

At U.N., Cuban diplomats shout down U.S. event on political prisoners.

Trump says '100 percent' sure to seek reelection.

Death toll from Florida hurricane at least 29, hundreds missing.

Trump widens Fed critique, calls it 'my biggest threat'.

Donald Trump's 2020 fundraising haul is totally and completely unprecedented.

Trump demands Warren apologize for ancestry ‘fraud,’ mocks ‘bogus’ DNA test.

U.S. government posts widest deficit since 2012.

Trump threatens to cut off aid to Honduras over immigrant 'caravan'.

Nicaragua frees protesters after international outcry.

Brazil right-winger would follow Trump's lead on foreign policy.

Brazilian left divided as far-right candidate cruises toward presidency.

Dazed and confused: Canada cannabis legalization brings complex new laws.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. general says conditions for Islamist extremism still linger.

Syrians search for IS captives a year after caliphate crumbles.

German police 'not ruling out' terrorism in Cologne hostage-taking.

U.S. imposes sanctions on Iranian network supporting child soldiers.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Dow jumps more than 500 points, posts best day since March as earnings fuel rally.

Global stocks rebound with earnings in focus; oil little changed.

Uber eyes valuation topping $100 bn in share offering: sources.

HSBC, Credit Suisse and Standard Chartered pull out of Saudi event.

Google says it 'internally tested' censored China search engine.

Google CEO says 'important to explore' China project.

Economic group blacklists 21 nations for tax evasion schemes.