Friday, May 3, 2019

World News Briefs -- May 3, 2019 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: Trump says he, Putin discussed new nuclear pact possibly including China

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed on Friday the possibility of a new accord limiting nuclear arms that could eventually include China in what would be a major deal between the globe’s top three atomic powers.

Trump, speaking to reporters as he met in the Oval Office with Peter Pellegrini, prime minister of the Slovak Republic, also said he and Putin discussed efforts to persuade North Korea to give up nuclear weapons, the political discord in Venezuela, and Ukraine during a call that stretched over an hour.

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MIDDLE EAST

Intensifying fighting in Syria's Idlib threatens fragile ceasefire.

Syria's Kurds reject regime-imposed 'reconciliation'.

Syrian government has few options to battle fuel sanctions.

Trump administration renews waivers for Iranian civil nuclear work. US targets Iran uranium but lets nuclear deal stay alive.

Iran: OPEC may 'collapse' if Saudis boost production to cover U.S. sanctions.

Three Palestinians killed in Gaza after army says soldiers wounded.

As Israeli group expands, Palestinian houses face demolition.

ASIA

Afghan leaders call for a cease-fire but Taliban wants U.S. troops gone first. Afghan grand council demands 'immediate and permanent' ceasefire.

Taliban rejects calls for Ramadan truce in Afghanistan.

India evacuates 1.2 million people as Cyclone Fani hits land with winds gusting up to 205 kph.

U.N. food agencies say North Korea food rations at new low.

Myanmar troops kill six in Rakhine for suspected rebel links.

China’s African swine fever outbreak and US trade war combine to create perfect storm for Chinese economy.

Woman accused of using chemical weapon to kill Kim Jong-un's half-brother released from Malaysian jail.

Christchurch mosque attack death toll rises to 51 after man dies in hospital.

AFRICA

UN says nearly 400 killed by Libya fighting, 50,000 displaced.

Militants kill 18 Mali civilians in double ambush: officials.

South Sudan rivals agree to delay forming government.

Dozens killed in ethnic clashes in Ethiopia: regional official.

Algeria: Protesters keep up demand for political rehaul.

Benin divided after troops crush post-poll protests.

DRC's Felix Tshisekedi still a president without a cabinet.

DR Congo: Ebola deaths in latest outbreak pass 1,000.

South Africa elections: Land ownership dominates debate.

EUROPE

Putin, Trump discuss nuclear disarmament, Venezuela, Mueller report during phone call.

Conservatives, Labor suffer big losses in local British elections. Tories lose over 1,300 seats in local elections as major parties suffer.

Over 1,000 Ukrainian servicemen killed or injured in Donbass over last year — DPR.

New law allows Russia to build separate Internet, unplug from WWW.

Secretive anti-Kremlin blogger with 1.5million online followers reveals his identity as a wheelchair-bound Russian trader after police raid his parents' home.

Spain will not remove Venezuelan opposition figure from its embassy.

Paris May Day protests: Riot police probed over 'assault' videos.

Northern Ireland's young candidates to make an impact.

Police seize 120 sports cars during Eurorally 'race' through Germany.

European countries among gloomiest in developed world – poll.

AMERICAS

Trump, Putin discuss Mueller report in hourlong phone call.

Nadler gives Barr Monday deadline to produce full Mueller report.

Poll: Two-thirds of voters oppose impeachment proceedings.

Poll: Biden leads Dem primary field by 30 points.

Trump says he'll decide in coming days about using executive privilege to block McGahn testimony.

'Express deportations' surge on Mexico's southern border.

Cuba lawsuits: Claimants seek damages in US courts.

Corruption concerns cast shadow over Panama's elections.

Rio de Janeiro: killings by police hit a record high in Brazilian state.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Pakistan uses 'terrorism as tool' against India: Former CIA director.

Foiled New York bomber gets lighter term after helping U.S. prosecute terrorists.

European security chiefs alarmed at threat from far-right terrorism.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall St. climbs as jobs data supports upbeat economic outlook.

OPEC chief visits Iran as US sanctions waivers expire.

How Avengers put Disney at the top of the charts.

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