Thursday, August 8, 2019

World News Briefs -- August 8, 2019 (Evening Edition)



Eurasianet.org: After two days of unrest, Kyrgyzstan's ex-president is captured

Observers worry the political crisis sparked by this standoff will come at a cost to long-term stability and prosperity.

On their second attempt in two days running, government forces in Kyrgyzstan managed on August 8 to detain former president Almazbek Atambayev, thereby securing a hard-won victory, if only at the risk of fueling longer-term unrest.

Authorities had resorted to force after Atambayev refused multiple summons from investigators to come in for questioning in relation to an ongoing criminal probe. By putting up such a stern resistance, which claimed at least one fatality, the former president may now face considerably more serious judicial reprisals at the hands of an enraged and humiliated government.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian government gains ground from rebels in northwest.

'Playing with fire': Push on Idlib threatens millions, UN says. Syria: new Idlib clashes sow 'total panic' among civilians, UN says.

'Blatant aggression': Syria rejects US-Turkey safe zones deal.

Turkish strikes kill 2 PKK militants, 'neutralize' 3 others.

Turkey ramps up drilling off Cyprus on eve of peace talks.

Iran says US Gulf mission will 'increase insecurity'.

Renewed Aden clashes threaten opening new front in Yemen war.

UAE pulls WTO trade complaint against Qatar.

Israel raids West Bank village after soldier found stabbed.

Muslims from around the world flock to Mecca as the Saudi city braces for 2.5 million worshippers ahead of hajj pilgrimage tomorrow.

ASIA

India stripped Kashmir of autonomy to end separatism, Modi says.

India arrests more than 500 in Kashmir as Pakistan suspends railway.

Pakistan suspends diplomatic relations and trade with India over Kashmir dispute.

Pakistan rules out military action against India over Kashmir as UN urges ‘maximum restraint’.

India and Pakistan to send envoys to China as hostilities flare over Kashmir.

Kyrgyzstan's former president arrested at the second attempt.

China tells US diplomats in Hong Kong to stop interfering.

Hanoi says China ships have left disputed sea after month-long standoff.

Top opponent suspends campaign to unseat Afghan president.

AFRICA

Libya's UN-backed government steps up defense spending as war drags on.

Sudan protest organisers decline government posts.

Kenya drought: More than a million people face starvation.

Tunisia PM Chahed announces run for president.

Togo introduces tough new protest restrictions.

Malawi's top court hears presidential election result challenge.

DR Congo medics arrested over death of Ebola doctor.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa fires minister for 'inappropriate behavior' after corruption charge.

EUROPE

Italy's Salvini advocates fresh elections amid government deadlock.

UK must leave EU on Oct. 31, PM Johnson says when asked about prospect of resigning.

UK opposition warns Johnson against Brexit ‘abuse of power’.

Serbia gives citizenship to fugitive ex- Thai PM Yingluck: media.

Greece overturns law making universities no-go zone for police.

Australian lawmaker likens China threat to Nazi Germany.

Germany: 'Meat tax' on the table to protect the climate.

Two dead and radiation spike reported after Russia rocket test blast.

AMERICAS

Trump criticizes France's Macron for sending Iran 'mixed signals'.

US immigration officials arrest nearly 700 in decade's largest raid. US immigration: ICE releases 300 people after Mississippi raids.

US border detentions plunge in July after Mexico deal.

McConnell rejects calls to bring US Senate back early for gun debate. McConnell says Senate will consider gun background checks.

Amnesty International issues travel warning for US.

Puerto Rico gets its third governor in a week.

19 bodies hung from bridge or hacked up in Mexican narco ‘turf war’.

Norway in contact with Venezuelan parties on talks after Maduro suspends meeting.

Juan Guaido supports US sanctions against Venezuela government.

Convict Panama ex-president in criminal graft case: prosecutor.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Egypt identifies perpetrator behind Monday's hospital car bombing.

Boko Haram: Nigeria moves to deradicalize former fighters.

Experts push for domestic terrorism law after attacks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Technology companies power broad rally for US stocks.

Trade between US and China tumbles in first half of year as tariffs hit hard, data shows.

China wants US to bear the cost of trade war by making rare earths more rare.

Uber shares tumble as profit figures disappoint Wall Street.

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