Thursday, September 19, 2019

World News Briefs -- September 19, 2019



BBC: Israel election: Netanyahu and Gantz compete over leadership

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz are jostling over the terms of a unity government, after the country's second election in a year ended in deadlock.

Local media say both men's parties failed to win enough votes on Tuesday to build a coalition with a majority.

Mr Netanyahu urged Mr Gantz to start negotiations on a joint administration.

Mr Gantz rebuffed the idea, calling it spin. He said he wanted a unity government - but only one led by him.

His party has ruled out joining a coalition led by Mr Netanyahu, who faces possible corruption charges.

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MIDDLE EAST

Trump sees many options short of war with Iran after attacks on Saudis.

US Secretary of State Pompeo calls attacks on Saudi oil sites an 'act of war'.

Oil attacks 'unquestionably sponsored by Iran': Saudi Arabia.

Iran says 'all out war' could result from U.S. military action. Iran's foreign minister warns a military strike would result in 'all-out war'.

U.S. senators urge Trump administration to end nuclear talks with Saudis.

Israel: Benny Gantz rejects Benjamin Netanyahu's 'unity government' proposal.

Netanyahu rival Gantz says he should take PM job in unity government.

Gantz's party keeps slim lead over Netanyahu's near end of vote count.

U.S. unlikely to impose sanctions on Turkey over Russian buy: Turkish official.

ASIA

20 killed, dozens wounded in Afghanistan car bomb blast.

Citing corruption, US slashes Afghan aid days before election.

China rebukes Washington after HK activists make Congress plea.

China ramps up security from Beijing to Guangdong ahead of National Day.

China and Russia agree to continue alliance building in defence of multilateralism.

Malaysia, Indonesia shut thousands of schools as haze worsens.

Japan clears executives in Fukushima disaster case.

AFRICA

South Sudan’s peace process ‘precarious, but progress in being made’, Security Council hears.

Tunisia’s long-time leader Ben Ali, ousted by the Arab Spring, dies at 83.

Algerian army chief bars protesters from entering capital.

Ethiopia rejects Egypt proposal on Nile dam operation.

Rebel-controlled town in Mali concerns African leaders.

Clooney calls for global action as unveils S.Sudan corruption report.

Survivor talks about spike in femicide in South Africa.

Over 3,000 people have been killed by a deadly virus in DR Congo this year —and it’s not Ebola.

EUROPE

UK PM Johnson says some progress being made in Brexit talks.

EU wary of Brexit crash landing at high-stakes October summit.

UK Supreme Court to rule next week on PM Johnson's suspension of parliament.

British central bank leaves interest rates alone amid Brexit volatility.

Macron says yellow vest crisis 'very good for me'.

French minister says ‘not the time’ to grant Snowden asylum.

France, Germany closing in on arms exports pact.

AMERICAS

Canadian PM Trudeau's brownface scandal deepens as other images emerge.

Exclusive: Video shows Trudeau in blackface in 3rd instance of racist makeup. Justin Trudeau: New video of Canada's PM in blackface.

Watchdog won't disclose contents of whistleblower complaint said to center on Trump call: report.

U.S. House committee reaches deal for testimony by Trump Afghan envoy.

Haiti: Protesters blame President Moise for fuel shortage.

Mexico reopens investigation into disappearance of 43 students.

U.S. cases of vaping-related illness rise to 530 as outbreak widens.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Man arrested in terrorism probe told FBI he’d execute a US service member for ISIS.

Trump says cost of running Guantánamo is 'crazy'.

Boko Haram terrorists flee amid regional troop's offensive: Nigerian army.

The Pentagon is taking on ISIS 'clandestine insurgency'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

OECD projects slowest economic growth since the recession.

Donald Trump’s adviser on China Michael Pillsbury says president ready to escalate trade war if deal not agreed soon.

Amazon pledges to meet Paris climate goals 10 years early.

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