World News Briefs -- August 28, 2019

Daily Mail: The Queen AGREES to suspend Parliament: Boris Johnson's Brexit gamble gives Remainer rabble just THREE DAYS to spring their plot to stop No Deal

* Boris Johnson will suspend Parliament until October 14 when a new Queen's Speech will take place
* The Prime Minister proposed his plan to the Queen this morning and it was formally approved this afternoon
* Jacob Rees-Mogg, Commons Leader, flew to Balmoral in Scotland to present plan to monarch in person
* Move means the House of Commons will be suspended at some point in the week beginning September 9
* Proroguing Parliament will reduce the amount of time available for MPs to try to stop No Deal Brexit
* Mr Johnson's decision increases the possibility of Jeremy Corbyn calling a no confidence vote next week
* If the PM is defeated in such a vote it would likely lead to a snap general election in October or November
* It has sparked a political firestorm with the Prime Minister accused of attempting to sideline Parliament
* Furious MPs have savaged Mr Johnson and accused him of 'behaving like a tinpot dictator' over Brexit
* Mr Corbyn said suspending Parliament was an 'outrage' and he has written to the Queen to demand a meeting
* Commons Speaker John Bercow joined howls of anger and said decision 'represents a constitutional outrage'
* But government has insisted the Queen's Speech plan is a regular procedural step for a new administration

The Queen has agreed to Boris Johnson's plan to suspend Parliament as the Prime Minister tries to stop MPs from blocking the UK leaving the EU on October 31.

Mr Johnson outlined his proposal to the monarch in a phone call this morning while Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Commons Leader, flew to Balmoral Castle in Scotland to present it to her in person.

The Queen then formally approved the order this afternoon as Mr Johnson laid down the gauntlet to Jeremy Corbyn and the 'Remain Alliance'.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian rebels push back against army advances in Idlib.

Syria air raids hit near Turkish military post, war monitor says.

Amnesty International: Lebanon 'forcibly deported' 2,500 Syrian refugees.

Yemen government forces 'impose full control over Aden': minister.

US blacklists suppliers of Iran missile programs.

'We're already at war economically,' Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif tells FRANCE 24.

Iran's Zarif to Japan PM: We are not seeking heightened tensions.

Gaza on state of alert after blasts kill 3 Hamas policemen.

ASIA

Police in southern China told to crack down on ‘violent and terrorist activities’.

China accuses G7 of 'meddling with ill intentions' in Hong Kong.

South China Sea dispute to dominate Duterte’s China visit.

West Papuan protesters killed by Indonesian police: Witnesses. Six protesters killed in Papua clash: eyewitness.

Kashmir saw 500 protests, hundreds injured in three weeks: Report.

Taliban kill 14 pro-government militia in Afghanistan: officials.

Taliban says near agreement on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Trio of European nations condemns North Korea's missile launches.

South Korea: Japan treating us as an 'adversary'.

AFRICA

Congo intelligence service orders audit of interim government spending.

Zambia opposition leader arrested on charges of defaming president.

Sudan floods: More than 60 people killed after heavy rain.

Convicts appeal in Morocco case of slain Scandinavian hikers.

U.S. gives Tunisia $335 million in financial aid over five years.

Africa is the ‘fire continent’ but blazes differ from Amazon.

Wildlife protections tightened as southern Africa protests.

EUROPE

Brexit: UK parliament suspended until October 14.

EU's softer tone a ploy to sidestep blame in case of a no-deal Brexit.

Deutsche Bank still sees 50:50 chance of no-deal Brexit.

Italy crisis edges closer to resolution.

Trump adviser Bolton tells Ukraine: Beware Chinese influence.

Thousands drenched in red in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ battle.

Switzerland aims to go climate neutral by 2050.

AMERICAS

Puerto Rico closes schools, opens emergency shelters ready for Storm Dorian.

Trump lashes 'corrupt' Puerto Rico ahead of storm.

Two new polls show Biden with big edge on Warren, Sanders.

Fire bomb attack on table dance bar kills at least 23 in Mexico.

Amazon fires: South American countries to meet to discuss response.

After refusal, Brazil now willing to accept $20M to fight Amazon fires.

US opens 'Temporary Diplomatic Office' on Venezuela affairs in Colombian capital.

Brazil's cocaine trade leaves widespread violence in its wake.

Biggest ever discovery of sacrificed children is uncovered in Peru as 227 victims aged four to 14 who were killed 'to stop bad weather' are discovered, all facing the sea.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Islamic State still a global threat with $300M at disposal, U.N. officials warn.

Train terror plot convictions set aside by Canadian court.

Three killed in jihadist-hit Burkina region.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Purdue Pharma 'offers up to $12bn' to settle opioid cases.

Cathay denounced for firing Hong Kong staff after pressure from China.

China’s corporate social credit system spooks European companies.