Friday, June 7, 2019

World News Briefs -- June 7, 2019 (Evening Edition)



Africa News: Ethiopia PM in Sudan to mediate between military, opposition

Ethiopia’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed arrived in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum to mediate between the military and opposition groups that have failed to reach an agreement over a transition authority.

Abiy’s office said he would meet with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the leader of the transitional military council, who was in Ethiopia last week.

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MIDDLE EAST

Northwest Syria battles rage after rebel counterattack.

Syrian attacks on civilians continue amid rebel counterattack.

Syria flare-up leaves 83 fighters dead: monitor.

US Syria envoy says ‘no role’ for Europe in proposed safe zone.

Top U.S. general in the Middle East says Iran is an IMMINENT threat to his troops as intelligence sources reveal how U.S. spies watched Tehran's forces place cruise missiles on civilian boats.

Inquiry into oil tanker attacks stops short of blaming Iran.

Iran rejects French idea of re-opening nuclear talks.

US hits Iran with new sanctions; petrochemicals targeted.

Russia to start delivering S-400 missile systems to Turkey in two months: Ifax.

US sets Turkey deadline to give up Russian missile deal.

Qatar emir to visit White House amid Gulf tensions.

ASIA

Sri Lanka leader rebuffs probe after criticism over Easter attacks.

94 Taiwanese criminal suspects extradited from Spain to Beijing.

US and Russia blame each other after warships nearly collide.

Indian forces kill four rebels in Kashmir.

'We will NEVER surrender!' China steps up anti-US propaganda after Trump threatens to hit Beijing with tariffs on another $300 billion worth of goods.

China has tools to handle trade war: central bank chief.

Kazakhstan Elections: Vote for new president on Sunday.

Putin says will try to help Trump and North Korean leader resume talks.

Sri Lanka blasts: Prior warnings ignored by intelligence agency.

AFRICA

Eastern Libyan forces attack Tripoli airport for second night.

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed begins mediation talks in Sudan.

Mass protest under way in Liberia. Thousands protest price hikes, corruption in Liberia.

Thousands in Algeria rally for change after presidential poll scrapped.

Nigeria shuts private TV, radio close to opposition.

WHO: One in four DR Congo Ebola cases could be going undetected.

14 lions on the loose in S.Africa, with nowhere to go.

EUROPE

Putin stands by China, criticizes U.S., in trade, Huawei disputes.

US attempt to push Huawei from global market is the first sign of looming tech war - Putin.

Putin stands by China, criticizes U.S., in trade, Huawei disputes.

Theresa May officially steps down as Tory leader.

Trump heads home to US after Europe visit.

Economic clouds gather over Germany.

Swiss government demands clarifications from the EU in treaty talks.

Sweden: Several injured after explosion at apartment buildings in Linkoping.

AMERICAS

Trump sees 'good chance' of Mexico migration deal as clock ticks down to tariffs.

Trump admin tells U.S. embassies they can't fly pride flag on flagpoles.

Biden reverses stance on abortion funding amid Democratic backlash.

Trump could delay Mexico tariffs if talks go well, White House aide says.

'Dramatic' rise in African migrants arriving at US border.

Mexico sends 6,000 National Guardsmen to control migrants at Guatemalan border. Mexico tightens southern border security as another day passes with no tariff deal.

Venezuela's Guaido says no plans for further talks in Norway.

Venezuela exodus surpasses 4 million: UN.

Bolsonaro in Argentina: Brazilian president's first visit.

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's extradition hearing set for next year. Huawei executive's extradition hearings set for 2020 in Vancouver.

Minnesota ex-policeman sentenced to more than 12 years for Australian woman's killing.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

New York man plotted killing police, attacking Times Square: prosecutors.

ISIS plotted to send westerners to US through Mexico border: report.

Ex-Daesh fighter reveals terror plot to infiltrate US through Mexico.

Tunisian-German couple in court over 'ricin attack plot'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall St. rallies on hopes of U.S. rate cut, trade progress.

U.S. gives Chinese imports more time before more tariffs hit.

French government derailed €33bn Fiat-Renault merger, says Italy.

Rihanna tops Forbes rich list thanks to Fenty make-up.

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