Wednesday, October 24, 2018

World News Briefs -- October 24, 2018 (Evening Edition)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with Italian businessmen at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia October 24, 2018. Sergei Chirikov/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters: Russia will target European countries if they host U.S. nuclear missiles: Putin

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would be forced to target any European countries that agreed to host U.S. nuclear missiles following Washington’s withdrawal from a landmark Cold war-era arms control treaty.

Speaking at a news conference after holding talks with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, Putin said he wanted to discuss what he called dangerous U.S. plans to leave the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The two leaders are expected to hold talks in Paris on Nov. 11.

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MIDDLE EAST

US troops in Syria take fire from Turkish proxy fighters.

Satellite images show deployment of S-300 missiles in northern Syria.

Defiant Saudi Crown Prince declares Khashoggi murder 'a heinous crime that cannot be justified' and accuses unnamed forces of using it to drive a wedge between the Kingdom and Turkey. Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi Crown Prince says killing was a 'heinous crime that cannot be justified'.

U.S. wants 'perfect clarity' on Khashoggi case: Pompeo.

Turkey shares 'evidence' with CIA chief over Khashoggi murder.

Khashoggi death: Saudi prince may have been involved, Trump says.

Iran's Rouhani: Khashoggi murder unthinkable 'without US backing'.

Israel strikes Gaza over 'arson balloons'.

Half of Yemeni population survives on foreign aid – UN.

Jordan's former counterterror chief Habis al-Hanini shot dead.

Four Iran environmentalists could face death penalty.

ASIA

Rohingya genocide is still going on, says top UN investigator.

Pakistan to seek IMF bailout despite Saudi Assistance: PM.

'New trajectory': Abe heads to China as Trump trade threats help bury old tensions.

South Korean president falls short lobbying for Pyongyang in Europe.

Malaysia's Mahathir pledges to help end violence in Thai south.

Malaysia to charge former PM Najib, ex-Treasury head in graft probe.

Kremlin stays mum on reports about North Korean leader’s upcoming visit to Russia.

India's FBI-style police agency hit by infighting, government orders probe.

Maldives opposition moves closer to impeaching speaker.

Convicted Khmer Rouge-era prison chief hospitalised in Phnom Penh.

'It is a pity' - regret as Chinese golfers skip event in Taiwan.

AFRICA

Mozambique opposition says peace talks on hold.

At least 30 hurt in Guinea clashes: medical source, witnesses.

Germany to tighten development aid conditions for Africa.

Cameroon court sentences opposition figure Muna in forgery case.

Ethiopia lawmakers to appoint new president: state media.

Somalia summit talks tech and apps, not guns and bombs.

Algerian lawmakers oust parliament speaker, elect youthful replacement.

Sudan PM announces 'strict austerity' in emergency economic reforms.

Vandalism and neglect haunt Libya's ancient heritage sites.

EUROPE

European NATO allies muted on nuclear treaty's demise.

INF: Vladimir Putin threatens to mirror US deployment of nuclear missiles in Europe.

Moscow ready to discuss Putin’s visit to US, says Kremlin.

NATO: Russia violated INF nuclear treaty.

INF treaty: Nato has no plans for more nuclear missiles in Europe.

May sets November date to trigger no-deal Brexit preparations.

France could impose Saudi sanctions if guilt in Khashoggi killing proved.

France's ban on full-face Islamic veils violates human rights, UN panel says.

Trump calls Europe 'total mess' for its failure to curb illegal immigration.

Single-use plastics ban approved by European Parliament.

AMERICAS

"Potentially destructive devices" sent to Clinton, Obama, CNN prompt massive response.

Suspicious packages sent to Clinton, Obama contained crude explosive devices.

Trump awaits briefing from CIA director in Khashoggi case.

2,100 mostly unarmed Guard troops on border as Trump vows to send more to stop migrant caravan.

The caravan marches on: Migrants resume their journey after taking the day off as Mexico warns there are now 14,000 making their way to the US.

Guatemala deploys troops and barbed wire at its border after Trump furiously threatened to withdraw aid to countries that let migrant caravan march to America.

Argentina: Protesters clash with police over spending cuts.

Suicides surge in a hopeless Venezuela.

'This border is out of control': journalists' murders shock Ecuador.

Ecuador says it will not intervene with UK on behalf of Assange. Ecuador likely to turn Assange over to US – ex-President Correa to RT.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

France trying to repatriate children of Jihadist fighters held by Syrian forces.

France seeks to bring home jihadists' kids from Syria.

UK police not a match for evolving terrorism threat, says top officer.

Japanese journalist taken hostage in Syria three years ago released.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Dow, S&P 500 in the red for 2018 after bruising session.

White House trade adviser Navarro on tariffs: 'The ball's in China's court'.

Chipmakers lead Wall Street lower as concerns over China impact grow.

Apple and Samsung fined by Italian authorities over slow phones.

Tim Cook blasts 'weaponisation' of personal data and praises GDPR.

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