Friday, November 23, 2018

World News Briefs -- November 23, 2018



ABC News Online: Brexit: Spain threatens to 'veto' the draft agreement if there are no Gibraltar changes

European Union diplomats are meeting to finalise the draft divorce agreement between Britain and the bloc, amid a warning from Spain that it will oppose the deal if it is not guaranteed a say over the future of the tiny territory of Gibraltar.

Leaders of EU nations are due to meet on Sunday to sign off on the deal, which lays out the terms of Britain's departure in March and sets up a framework for future relations. But Spain remains unsatisfied.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN envoy arrives in Hodeidah to plan fresh Yemen peace talks.

Khashoggi killing: CIA did not blame Saudi crown prince, says Trump.

Turkey accuses Trump of turning 'blind eye' to Khashoggi slaying.

Iraq: Seven killed, thousands displaced in flash flooding.

No 'artificial deadlines' for Syria peace process: Russia.

'Immense loss for Syria': Gunmen kill Idlib activist Raed Fares. Raed Fares: Syria radio host shot dead in Idlib.

Amnesty 'concerned' over Bahrain opposition crackdown.

Matthew Hedges: Jailed UAE spy row Briton 'terrified'.

ASIA

Separate bomb attacks kill 34 in Pakistan.

At least 27 killed in explosion at eastern Afghanistan army base.

Assault on Chinese consulate in Karachi as violence flares across region.

Indian troops kill 6 in Kashmir as death toll hits record high.

'Fake news' rattles Taiwan ahead of elections.

Sri Lanka president suffers latest setback in parliament.

North Korea says U.S. sanctions violate children's rights.

AFRICA

Nigerian Islamists kill scores of soldiers in military base attack. Militants kill around 100 Nigerian soldiers in attack on army base: sources.

Boko Haram turns into poll issue in Nigeria after heavy troop losses.

Cameroon's military says it kills at least 43 separatists.

African Union hit by sexual harassment claims. African Union admits sexual harassment 'prevalent'.

New opposition alliance shakes up DR Congo election.

CAR war crimes suspect 'Rambo' protests rough treatment.

Thousands of Tunisian workers strike for better salaries.

EUROPE

Threatening Brexit 'veto,' Spain demands written commitment from UK on Gibraltar.

Brexit: May says EU will not offer 'better deal' if agreement rejected.

No-deal Brexit fears on minds of German manufacturers.

Berlin man, 95, charged over 36,000 deaths in Nazi camp.

Gerry Adams given permission to appeal against 1970s convictions.

Kosovo Serbs arrested over politician Oliver Ivanovic's murder.

GCHQ warns on Black Friday cyber-threat.

AMERICAS

Migrants defy Trump at Mexico border as US forces flex muscle.

Senate Intel chair: Panel’s Russia probe will extend into 2019.

Impeach the president? House Democrats saying not so fast.

California wildfires: Camp Fire nearly fully contained.

Venezuela economy shrank 16.6% in 2017, sharpest decline on record: Sources.

Thousands of Cuban doctors leave Brazil after Bolsonaro's win.

Spanish PM agrees closer ties with Cuba during historic visit.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

IS claims 118 killed in 'West Africa province' after Nigeria army bases attacked.

The profile of an Australian homegrown jihadi: the men who are radicalised to commit terror.

3,000 Britons under surveillance - Ex-UK counter-terrorism officer.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil prices hit year low as OPEC considers output cut.

Airbnb sued for pulling West Bank settlements.

China says it should receive ‘special treatment’ within World Trade Organisation.

Amazon workers in Europe protest 'inhuman' working conditions.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

This guy made some good points I didn't even see before:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/catholic-university-dean-resigns-after-questioning-kavanaugh-accusers-allegations-that-led-to-his-suspension

He was foolish to post his opinion using his formal Twitter account though...that's only tolerated if you're Democrat. He should have known better that freedom of speech only goes one way these days. But he was right on the money. She was 3yrs older than Kavanaugh - she was an adult and Kavanaugh the minor. Yet his life nearly got destroyed and his family got tarnished and troubled. Being Democrat is sweet. you don't have to learn facts, you just shout 'racist' or 'sexist' and off you go and get a TV show with 7-8 figure income. If I had no morals, I'd run some MSNBC morning show and go virtue signaling all day long and enjoy the smell of my own farts while half the country tells me how brave and thoughtful I am.