Tuesday, June 4, 2019

World News Briefs -- June 4, 2019



CNN: World marks 30 years since Tiananmen massacre as China censors all mention

Hong Kong (CNN)As commemorations for the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre take place worldwide Tuesday, any coverage or discussion of the event will be tightly censored in China.

Hundreds of people were killed on June 4, 1989, as People's Liberation Army troops cracked down on pro-democracy protesters in and around Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Events will be held and speeches made to commemorate the massacre and those who died in cities around the world.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria, Russia air attacks hit Idlib's hospitals.

Iran's Khamenei: Tehran will not abandon its missile program.

Iran-US tension: Iraq's Sunnis want more say in talks.

After years, Baghdad's emblematic 'Green Zone' reopens.

US offer not ‘as good as S-400’: Turkey says no turning back on missile deal with Russia.

Israel expects U.S.-mediated Lebanese sea border talks in weeks.

New Israeli election highlights tense ties to ultra-Orthodox.

ASIA

Beijing silent as tight security surrounds Tiananmen Square anniversary.

Record attendance of more than 180,000 at candlelight vigil to mark 30th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown in Hong Kong, according to organisers.

China warns citizens in U.S. about risks of crime, harassment.

Rural Afghans bear brutal cost of endless war.

Taliban detain Afghan peace marchers during 100km journey.

Fatal gunfire escalates Pakistan army crackdown on Pashtun group.

Seven killed in Myanmar monastery shelling: witnesses.

India may retaliate against US after Trump yanks country’s preferential trade status.

Kim Jong-un criticises 'wrong spirit' of mass games.

AFRICA

Sudan military calls for elections after deadly crackdown on protesters.

Sudan: opposition rejects army's plan for snap elections.

Sudan opposition rejects military transition plan after crackdown.

African Union warns Libya heading towards a real war.

South Sudan criticises sanctions renewal, says it threatens peace.

DRC Ebola cases pass 2,000, prompting call for 'total reset'.

Top French court backs extradition of ex-Burkina leader's brother.

S.Africa economy contracts 3.2 percent in first quarter.

EUROPE

Trump praises 'extraordinary' US-UK alliance on state visit.

13 seek to replace outgoing British PM Theresa May.

UK hopes trade deal with US could soften Brexit blow. Trump vows 'phenomenal' post-Brexit trade deal during UK visit.

Biggest Czech protest since 1989 to call for PM's resignation.

Mette Frederiksen: the anti-immigration left leader set to win power in Denmark.

Spain's Supreme Court suspends Franco exhumation.

Last known survivor of Sobibor death camp uprising dies aged 96.

AMERICAS

Trump says Mexico tariffs ‘likely,’ Mexico predicts a deal.

US and Mexico hold tariff talks, Trump demands migrant action.

Trump: 'Foolish' for GOP to try to stop tariffs on Mexico.

Judge rejects House Democrats' attempt to block Trump use of military funds for border wall.

US House panel chairman threatens former White House aides with contempt.

US tightens Cuba travel restrictions.

Joe Biden’s $5T climate plan: Net zero emissions by 2050.

Mexico's war on drugs: President to legalise all narcotics.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Hundreds of Islamic State women and children released from Syrian al-Hawl refugee camp.

Two more Frenchmen sentenced to death in Iraq over ISIS involvement.

Former CIA analyst looks back at Iraq, 9/11 and Al-Qaeda.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US Congress launches Big Tech antitrust probe.

Apple dissolves iTunes into new apps.

US says China playing 'blame game' in trade battle.

Jay-Z becomes hip-hop's first billionaire.

3 comments:

Bob Huntley said...

On Tienanmen Square I have always wondered why the tanks didn't just go around that guy. There was plenty of room. I looks to as if it was a setup designed to defuse very visible, to the world, tensions.

Bob Huntley said...

Indie and China the two largest countries in the world, population wise.

Anonymous said...

Just stick with three dots bob. Good boy