Monday, May 6, 2019

World News Briefs -- May 6, 2019



Daily Mail: 'The campaign is not over': Netanyahu warns Israel is 'preparing to continue' its military action in Gaza despite a shaky ceasefire, after 29 people died in two-day outbreak of violence

Israeli PM Netanyahu hailed the success of air strikes against Gaza this weekend
He warned the 'campaign is not over' and said Israel was 'prepared to continue'
Israel deployed air strikes after rocket fire from Gaza in an alarming escalation
Egypt had brokered a ceasefire after at least 29 people died during the violence
Israel's military said it had killed a Hamas operative described as a 'money man'

Israel is 'preparing to continue' its military action in Gaza despite a shaky ceasefire agreed last night, Benjamin Netanyahu has said.

The prime minister declared the battle was 'not over' after an alarming outbreak of violence across the Israel-Gaza border this weekend.

Hailing the success of Israeli air strikes which 'struck at terrorist leaders and destroyed terrorist buildings', Netanyahu said his military had hit Hamas, the rulers of Gaza, with 'great force'.

'The campaign is not over and it demands patience and good judgment,' the Israeli leader warned.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel and Gaza reach ceasefire agreement amid tense calm. Gaza ceasefire halts fighting between Israel and Palestinians.

Idlib air raids kill several amid heaviest fighting in months.

Carrier strike force heading to the Middle East to counter Iran threats.

Iranian threat that prompted deployment of US carrier, bombers to Middle East ‘is real’, official warns.

A Ramadan 'full of mortar shells' in Yemen.

Central bank strike cripples Lebanon stock exchange.

Turkey won't be deterred by U.S. sanctions on missile systems purchase, VP says.

Turkish Kurd leader Ocalan meets lawyers for first time since 2011.

Jordan loses ICC appeal over failure to arrest Bashir.

ASIA

'India shelling' kills two in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Security high in restive Kashmir as India votes again.

US-Taliban peace talks paused for first day of Ramadan.

Afghan government tackles displacement as millions face eviction.

S Korea, US agree to deal with missile launches by Pyongyang 'prudently' - Seoul.

Sri Lanka: Curfew imposed after religious tension rises in Negombo. Christian-Muslim clashes rock Easter attacks town in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka expels 600 foreigners after Easter bombings.

Papua New Guinea PM plays down leadership challenge.

AFRICA

Libya's Haftar urges troops to 'wipe out' military opposition.

Ethnic attacks in Mali killed 18 civilians this week - peacekeeping mission.

Oil tanker explosion kills dozens in Niger.

Sudan protesters vow to continue sit-in during Ramadan.

Sudan mediators look to break deadlock in power transfer talks.

Brother of Algeria’s ex-President Bouteflika placed in custody by military judge.

A fateful election for South Africa's ANC.

EUROPE

Black boxes recovered from Russian Aeroflot crash that killed 41. Russian plane fire: Investigators recover flight recorders.

Stevo Pendarovski wins North Macedonia's presidential election. Pro-western candidate wins North Macedonia election.

US urges Turkey against drilling off Cyprus.

Carles Puigdemont cleared to run in EU election.

Italy’s Berlusconi picks up EU campaign outside hospital.

German parents may face fine for refusing measles vaccination.

Baby Sussex is here! Prince Harry reveals he is 'absolutely thrilled' after Meghan gives birth at home to 7lb 3oz boy at 5.26am - and says he's 'incredibly proud' of wife and his son is 'absolutely to die for!'.

AMERICAS

US Democrats set contempt vote for Barr over Mueller report.

Democrats losing independents on Trump impeachment: poll.

Michael Cohen, Trump's one-time aide who turned on him, goes to jail.

Venezuela opposition holds vigil for killed protesters.

Venezuela's top diplomat says CIA behind attempts to overthrow Maduro's government.

Panama Electoral Tribunal declares Laurentino Cortizo winner.

Canada pressures US to help resolve dispute with China over arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

France challenged over refusal to allow jihadist's children home.

Islamic State loyalists fight on in Libya.

ISIS will target Christians in annual Ramadan offensive, think tank predicts.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Chinese negotiators still eye US trip despite Trump tariffs.

Apple braces for EU investigation after Spotify complaint.

Boeing knew about 737 MAX problems for months, but didn't tell FAA until after 2018 Lion Air crash.

'Avengers' blast past 'Titanic' to all-time No. 2.

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