Wednesday, April 3, 2019

World News Briefs -- April 3, 2019

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, and the leader of opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn attend an Armistice remembrance service at St Margaret's Church, in London, Britain November 6, 2018. John Stillwell/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters: UK PM May, Labour's Corbyn to meet at 1330 GMT seeking Brexit compromise: spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn at 1330 GMT on Wednesday, her spokesman said, adding that further talks could probably be arranged if necessary.

The two are meeting to discuss a way forward on Brexit. May’s spokesman said she would need to tell the EU of any new plan on leaving the European Union promptly, ahead of a summit in Brussels on April 10.

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MIDDLE EAST

US-backed fighters clash with ISIS militants in eastern Syria.

Red Cross: Hundreds of unaccompanied children flood Syria camp.

Bridge between rivals? Iraq PM to visit Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Saudi King Salman visits Bahrain.

Opposition urges Erdogan’s cooperation over Istanbul vote.

Turkey election board: Eight Istanbul districts to recount votes.

Palestinian attempts West Bank stabbing, shot dead by Israeli: officials.

ASIA

US-China trade war is the ‘biggest threat’ to Asian economies as growth forecasts slashed.

China set to appoint new ambassador to Japan, as Xi Jinping prepares for June visit.

Former Malaysia PM pleads 'not guilty' in 1MDB corruption trial. Najib Razak, former Malaysian PM, pleads not guilty as 1MBD trial begins.

Japan solidifies defenses in southern island chain with string of new bases.


South Korea to discuss sanctions-violating ship with U.S., U.N..

South Korea to open area near DMZ to visitors.

Polls close in Solomon Islands but results may take weeks to come out.

Facebook removes 'fake' accounts linked to Pakistani military. Facebook deletes accounts linked to India's Congress party, Pakistan military.

AFRICA

Algeria: Joyous scenes of celebration after Bouteflika resigns.

With the president gone, Algerian officials plot next steps.

Eastern Libyan forces ordered to move west to fight militants.

ICC investigates massacre in central Mali.

S Sudan president, opposition to meet at Vatican ‘retreat’.

Mozambicans line up for cholera vaccines to fight outbreak.

Egypt province bans disposable plastics at restaurants, stores.

EUROPE

Theresa May to seek Brexit extension from EU to chase compromise with Labour party. Brexit: Theresa May to meet Jeremy Corbyn to tackle deadlock.

EU's Juncker: no more short Brexit delays unless leave deal approved by April 12.

Exclusive: U.S. senators want stiff sanctions to deter Russia election meddling.

Germany, France to launch multilateralism alliance.

Key US ally extends reach into eastern Mediterranean waters.

EU takes legal action against Poland to protect judges.

British soldiers use picture of Jeremy Corbyn as target practice in Afghanistan.

Julian Assange has 'repeatedly violated' asylum terms, Ecuador's president says.

AMERICAS

Trump pulls back from border closure threats, saying Mexico is cooperating.

US Senators press Perry on nuclear work with Saudi Arabia.

American senators want stiff sanctions on key industries to discourage Russia from election meddling.

Venezuela: Pro-Maduro lawmakers strip Juan Guaido of parliamentary immunity.

Venezuelans storm bridge to Colombia.

Chicago elects Lori Lightfoot as first female black mayor.

Canada: ex-cabinet members expelled from Liberal party amid scandal.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US targets AQAP 8 times in past 3 months.

Islamic State, without evidence, claims killing of Canadian in Burkina Faso.

Germany approves stripping dual national terrorist fighters of citizenship.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Ethiopian Airlines crash: Boeing software 'engaged repeatedly'.

Twitter blocks French government with its own fake news law.

1MDB: Superyacht linked to financial scandal sold for $126m.

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