Wednesday, May 8, 2019

World News Briefs -- May 8, 2019



Daily Mail: Iran is warned to expect MORE U.S. sanctions: White House dismisses Rouhani's threat to ramp up uranium enrichment in defiance of global deal and condemns Tehran for 'nuclear blackmail of Europe'

* Hassan Rouhani said Iran would defy the 2015 deal unless new terms are agreed
* Iran wants help from Europe to defy the U.S. sanctions which returned last year
* But the White House warned Tehran to expect more sanctions rather than fewer
* Britain also warned of 'consequences' if Iran gives up its nuclear commitments

Iran has been warned to expect more U.S. sanctions 'very soon' as Washington dismissed the Islamic Republic's threat to resume high-level uranium enrichment.

President Hassan Rouhani said today that Iran would stop abiding by the controversial nuclear deal unless new terms were agreed.

Tehran has demanded that the UK, France, Germany, China and Russia help Iran to dodge U.S. sanctions, which were restored last year when Donald Trump quit the pact.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran quits parts of critical 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran nuclear deal: Tehran urged to honour commitments.

White House official promises more Iran sanctions 'very soon'.

Syria war: UN alarm at escalation of hostilities in Idlib.

Arab residents rally against Kurdish rule in Syria's Deir Az Zor.

Yemen war: Civilians struggle to buy food to break their fast.

Erdogan defends controversial re-run of Istanbul vote.

CIA warns Arab activist of potential threat from Saudi Arabia.

ASIA

Afghanistan: Taliban attacks Counterpart International in Kabul.

Seoul doubles down on North Korea engagement with food aid talk.

Poll: More than half of South Koreans back Moon Jae-in's North Korea policy.

Report: Islamic sites destroyed amid surveillance of Uighurs in China.

Thai election: Opposition Pheu Thai Party wins most seats.

PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill delays Opposition's no-confidence motion.

New Zealand unveils ambitious plan to go carbon neutral by 2050.

AFRICA

South Africa votes in general election.

Unemployment, racial tensions at heart of S.Africa polls.

Haftar's forces say they shot down a military plane near Tripoli.

Libya's UN-backed Sarraj seeks European help to stop Haftar assault.

UN investigation into UAE military role in Libya conflict.

Sudan’s military council want protesters to back Sharia legal system.

Court rules against Zimbabwe opposition leader's appointment.

Namibia tribes appeal US court ruling in genocide suit.

EUROPE

Theresa May rebuffs fresh calls to resign.

Brexit failures force Britain to participate in EU elections.

UK and Ireland sign deal to guarantee rights of citizens after Brexit.

Ukraine says Russia starting 'gas war' with controversial pipeline.

241m Europeans 'may have received Russian-linked disinformation'.

WHO: 34,000 infected with measles in Europe.

Missing piece of Stonehenge returned after 60 years.

Harry and Meghan reveal royal baby's name is Archie.

AMERICAS

Trump declares executive privilege over Mueller report.

US: White House orders ex-counsel McGahn to defy House subpoena.

Trump juggles crises in Iran, North Korea, Venezuela.

Trump taxes show losses of $1.17 billion over decade: report.

Venezuela's top court targets opposition leaders.

Guatemala prison shooting kills at least seven inmates.

Asia Bibi arrives in Canada after leaving Pakistan.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Pakistan bombing kills at least 10 people, police the target outside Lahore shrine.

Taliban attack US aid group's office in Kabul.

More than 500 foreign IS members convicted in Iraq: court.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US sanctions on Iranian oil risk stoking OPEC tensions.

Uber, Lyft drivers strike in cities worldwide ahead of Uber IPO.

China ‘puts Europe trade deal on back burner’ to put out US tariff fire.

World's alcohol consumption expected to rise 17% in next decade.

Hackers steal $41M in bitcoin from world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.

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