Thursday, August 15, 2019

World News Briefs -- August 15, 2019



ABC News Online: India and Pakistan exchange threats on Independence Day over Delhi's snap Kashmir decision

As security ramped up in Kashmir ahead of India's 73rd Independence Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's controversial measure to strip the disputed region of its statehood and special constitutional provisions.

As security ramped up in Kashmir ahead of India's 73rd Independence Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's controversial measure to strip the disputed region of its statehood and special constitutional provisions.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran to give nuclear deal signatories 60 more days to fulfill demands, save accord - President.

Yemen: Thousands march in Aden in support of separatists.

Syrian troops advance in northwest amid intense bombardment.

Syria rebels shoot down government fighter jet in northwest.

Explosions at Baghdad weapons depot blamed on Israel, U.S..

US 'piracy' attempt failed, Iran says after court orders tanker release.

Joint Saudi-UAE military delegation arrives in Aden.

Israel bars Omar and Tlaib entry after Trump tweet. Israel blocks Omar, Tlaib from entering country amid pressure from Trump.

ASIA

As Hong Kong braces for protests, Chinese paramilitary holds drills across border.

China vows to retaliate if US goes ahead with tariff threat as Donald Trump links Hong Kong unrest to future of trade talks. China vows countermeasures after new U.S. tariffs.

Myanmar insurgents attack elite military college, other targets; 15 killed.

Kashmir crisis: India-Pakistan border clashes 'kill several soldiers'.

Pakistani PM condemns world silence on Kashmir crisis.

UN Security Council to discuss Kashmir behind closed doors: diplomats.

S. Korea’s Moon calls for talks to end trade row with Japan.

Nora Anne Quoirin autopsy reveals London teen suffered from hunger and 'prolonged stress' in Malaysian jungle.

AFRICA

Libya capital flights suspended after deadly rocket fire.

1,900 killed, over 3,300 abducted in DR Congo's eastern Kivu provinces.

Armed police patrol Zimbabwe's capital ready to stifle protests.

UK and US 'concerned' about Zimbabwe abductions.

Sudan to launch historic transition to civilian rule. Sudan protest group nominates ex-UN economist for PM: officials.

Sudan's ex-spy chief banned from the US.

Ethiopian capital eyes ban on sex work, street begging.

EUROPE

Gibraltar releases Iranian oil tanker.

UK's Labour vows to oust Johnson, delay Brexit and call election.

Kremlin lauds 'heroes' who landed plane in cornfield after gull strike.

Germany steels itself to face recession threat.

Man injured in stabbing outside Home Office building in London.

Macron honours 'spirit of resistance' in WWII Provence landings.

Wildfires wreak havoc from France to Greece.

AMERICAS

6 police shot in standoff that ‘could have been far worse’.

Jeffrey Epstein autopsy report shows broken neck: Washington Post.

Democratic former Colorado Governor Hickenlooper drops 2020 White House bid.

Brazil's Bolsonaro warns of 'leftist bandits' plunging Argentina into chaos.

Russia, Venezuela sign deal on warship visits to each other's ports: Ifax.

Argentine peso rebounds after presidential rivals call for calm.

Top Trudeau ally offers backing as Canada ethics scandal flares back into life.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Syria regime forces inch closer to key jihadist-held town: monitor.

Taliban, U.S. pact in Afghanistan could boost Islamic State.

Captured ISIS fighters get short sentences and art therapy in Syria.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Stock markets nervous after China trade warning.

Hong Kong protests: Brand 'witch hunt' takes over Chinese internet.

Google staff warns against working with US border agencies.

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