Tuesday, January 22, 2019

World News Briefs -- January 22, 2019 (Evening Edition)

Satellite image shows damage caused by Israeli strike on targets in Damascus International Airport, January 22, 2019. ImageSat International

Haaretz: Israeli Strikes on Syria: Satellite Images Show Damage Caused by Attack on Damascus Airport

Photos show extensive Israeli strikes destroyed several buildings and warehouses, including a site reported to serve as secret Iranian headquarters

Satellite images released Tuesday evening revealed the destruction caused by Israel Air Force strikes on Syria on sunday overnight.

The images, released by Israeli satellite imaging company ImageSat International as part of its intelligence report, show the extent of destruction in the area around the Damascus International Airport, including detsroyed J27 Radar, SA-22 TELAR (Transporter Erector Launchor and Radar), and several buildings identified as storehouses.

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MIDDLE EAST

Thousands flee Hodeidah as talks to salvage ceasefire fail.

US demands security guarantee for Kurdish YPG from Turkey.

12 Iranian soldiers killed in Israeli strike on Syria, watchdog says.

Assad blocks access to Damascus for EU envoys: diplomats.

Russia says Israel behind thwarted attack targeting airport in Damascus.

Israel says it struck Hamas posts in Gaza after shots fired.

Turkey planning international investigation into Khashoggi case: minister.

US aid cuts hit Palestinians, further dimming hope for peace.

ASIA

Korea talks in Sweden have ended, few details given.

Taliban militants kill dozens at Afghan intelligence base.

Huge attack shows Taliban strength at outset of talks.

North Korea: secret missile HQ uncovered as nuclear summit nears.

USFJ plans video edit to clarify that it doesn’t recognize North Korea as a nuclear state.

China demands US drop Huawei extradition request with Canada.

Former diplomats urge China's President Xi Jinping to 'immediately release' detained Canadians.

China’s plans to dominate hi-tech sector hit a stumbling block as US trade war takes its toll.

Russia says any deal to end land row with Japan needs public support.

AFRICA

Dozens of armed fighters killed in Egypt's Northern Sinai.

Hundreds of protesters close off main road in north Khartoum.

Sudan targets demonstrators, journalists as protests continue.

Sudan: 'Shadow army' in deadly crackdown on protests.

Zimbabwe president says 'heads will roll' after protest crackdown.

Zimbabwe protests: 'Systematic torture of protesters'.

Zimbabwe price tags double within a week.

Two migrants die, 500 rescued off Libyan coast.

Kenya attack: 'Selfless six' mourned in Nairobi after siege.

EUROPE

Car hits Polish policeman, rams into presidential palace.

Brexit battle looms as UK lawmakers attack May’s ‘Plan B’.

No Brexit deal means hard Irish border, EU says.

In Versailles, Macron vows to reform to avoid king's fate.

14 crew pronounced dead as Kerch Strait rescue mission called off.

Putin hosting Abe for talks to break 70-year island deadlock.

Paul Whelan, accused U.S. spy, had classified docs on him, lawyer says. Russian court refuses bail for accused American Paul Whelan.

Leaked tapes allege Russian oligarch planned arrest of escort claiming she had dirt on Trump.

Ukrainian former premier Yulia Tymoshenko launches bid for presidency.

AMERICAS

Senate to vote on ending government shutdown, Trump wall impasse.

Defying Pelosi, Trump proceeds with State of the Union plans.

Trump tells spokeswoman 'not to bother' with press briefings.

Venezuela captures troops rebelling in Caracas.

Pence urges Venezuelans to back opposition leader ahead of anti-government protests.

US faces key test as global support for Venezuela opposition leader grows.

Jair Bolsonaro says Brazil is open for business.

Mexico sets new murder record with more than 33,000 killed in 2018.

Death toll in Mexico gasoline pipeline blast climbs to 94: officials.

Trump to put 'game changer' pressure on Cuba, says Mario Diaz-Balart.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

ISIS gearing up for comeback in Syria and beyond.

Indonesia backtracks on unconditional release of cleric linked to Bali bombing.

Egypt says dozens of militants killed in Sinai peninsula.

Taliban promotes training camp for ‘Commando Mujahidin’.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Stocks sink on growth fears and possible snag in trade talks.

Oil prices extend falls as economic slowdown worries weigh on markets.

IMF downgrades 2019 economic growth forecast on U.S.-China concerns.

EU fines Mastercard more than half a billion euros.

Record private jet flights into Davos as leaders arrive for climate talk.

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