Monday, May 27, 2019

World News Briefs -- May 27, 2019 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: Divided pro-EU leaders open talks after tense election

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Parties committed to closer European Union integration began bargaining over jobs and policy on Monday after an election to the EU parliament which fragmented the center but gave only limited gains to nationalists.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Parties committed to closer European Union integration began bargaining over jobs and policy on Monday after an election to the EU parliament which fragmented the center but gave only limited gains to nationalists.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria, Israel exchange fire amid regional tension, 1 killed.

Syrian forces pound rebel targets in the besieged northwest.

Iranian foreign minister: 'We will defend against any war efforts'.

Iraq vows to stand with Iran amid US-Iran tension.

Trump: 'We're not looking for regime change' in Iran.

Donald Trump says he backs Japan's efforts to talk with Iran.

Trump says Iran nuclear deal achievable as sanctions sting.

Netanyahu invites leaders for coalition talks to avoid 'unnecessary elections'.

Israel protests: Thousands rally against Netanyahu immunity.

Israel says accepts US-mediated talks with Lebanon on sea border.

Trump's security adviser to visit UAE 'this week'.

ASIA

Russia invites Taliban, Afghan officials to Moscow meet.

India's Modi praises party workers amid violence, killings.

Trump in Japan: US president backs Abe-Kim talks.

Trump splits with Japanese host, saying he's not 'personally' bothered by North Korea missile tests.

North Korea calls Bolton ‘war monger’ over missile comment.

Bolton: United States wants to restart N. Korea talks.

Nepal explosions kill four in capital Kathmandu. Nepal on high alert for general strike after explosions.

3 dead, 15 hurt in clash between Pashtun activists, Pakistani military.

Thai pro-military party closer to sealing ruling coalition.

India election 2019: Narendra Modi thanks voters for 'historic mandate'.

Rohingya massacre: Myanmar grants soldiers early release.

AFRICA

Madagascar votes in latest battle of political feud.

Seychelles president to seek re-election in 2020.

Malawi's president re-elected amid vote-rigging claims.

Libya's Haftar vows to fight until Tripoli 'militias' defeated.

Uganda accuses Rwandan military of 'violation of territory'.

Sudan military council chief ends UAE visit amid meddling warning.

Gunmen raid church in Burkina Faso, killing four.

Two candidates registered for Algeria's presidential election.

Lake Mai-Ndombe accident: 30 dead, 200 missing in DR Congo.

New South African president envisions end to poverty.

Ethiopia apologises for map that erases Somalia.

EUROPE

New Ukrainian President Zelenskiy visits eastern war zone.

From Poland to Portugal, election highlights across Europe.

European elections 2019: Power blocs lose grip on parliament.

European Parliament election results, the main countries at a glance.

Brexit Party wins EU elections in UK, Conservatives fear wipe-out, centre parties lose ground continent-wide.

Ousted by parliament, Austria’s Kurz vows to win job back.

Lithuania: Banker Gitanas Nauseda wins presidential race.

No coalition in sight after fractured Belgium election.

Far-right League becomes Italy's largest party, after 5 Star’s support slumps in EU poll .

Greek PM Tsipras calls for early elections after EU vote drubbing. Greece's Tsipras to call snap elections after resounding defeat.

AMERICAS

Ex-ministers who quit Trudeau government will run as independents in Canadian election.

Rolling to a halt: Memorial Day Motorcycle rally ends 30-year tradition.

Democrats claim victory as Trump gets battered in court.

Top US commander warns Maduro 'mafia' poses threat beyond Venezuela.

Venezuela crisis: Delegates to meet for Norway peace talks.

Fighting between inmates at Brazil prison kills 15.

Brazil: Thousands of Jair Bolsonaro supporters take to the streets.

Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia denounce decision on Amazon domain.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

French police arrest three over Lyon bomb attack.

Iraq sentences three French Islamic State group members to death.

Islamic State's foreign exiles receiving worst medical care in Syria's al-Hawl camp.

Somalia's frightening network of Islamist spies.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Donald Trump says US isn’t ready for China trade deal and ‘they probably wish they took what was on the table’.

Citibank, UBS, JP Morgan, Barclays and RBS sued for rigging currency exchange rates.

Fiat Chrysler and Renault pursue $35 billion merger to tackle car sector challenges.