World News Briefs -- October 11, 2019

NBC: Turkey pushes deeper into Syria as U.S. draws red lines

On the Turkish side of the border, in the town of Akçakale the streets were mostly empty Friday after officials told locals to stay indoors or to relocate.

AKCAKALE, Turkey — The death toll mounted Friday as Turkish forces pushed deeper into northeastern Syria, sending civilians fleeing and prompting the U.S. to set down red lines that would trigger sanctions against Ankara.

On the Turkish side of the border, in the town of Akçakale, the streets were mostly empty Friday after mortar and rocket fire hit the town on Thursday.

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MIDDLE EAST

Turkish forces push deeper into Syria, with deaths rising.

UN: 100,000 flee after Turkish incursion in Syria.

Divided UN fails to agree on Turkey's Syria offensive.

Putin: Turkish invasion of Syria could release thousands of Isis fighters.

Iranian oil tanker hit by two missiles near Saudi port: state news.

US to deploy 3,000 additional troops to Saudi Arabia.

Iraq's al-Sistani blames government for deaths at protests.

With little to show, Gazans question mass border protests.

ASIA

China’s president in India for summit amid Kashmir tensions.

Hong Kong's metro, legislature open but more protests planned.

Former world leaders warn US-China trade dispute could lead to new cold war.

New Caledonia to hold second independence referendum in 2020.

Taliban welcome Trump's call to bring US troops home.

South Korea may acquire nuclear submarines after North's test.

Japan braces for Typhoon Hagibis.

AFRICA

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize.

Thousands of Nigerian hunters prepare to chase Boko Haram.

US warns of sanctions if S.Sudan rivals fail at unity government.

Somalia summons Kenyan envoy over airspace violation.

Uganda introduces 'Kill the Gays' bill.

U.N. envoy pushes to stop 'blatant' embargo violations in Libya.

South Africa's Jacob Zuma to stand trial for corruption.

EUROPE

Brexit: EU, UK get go-ahead to 'intensify talks'. EU, UK extend talks, push harder to avoid a no-deal Brexit.

UK: Stabbing attack in Manchester an 'act of terrorism'.

German synagogue shooting on Yom Kippur was far-right terrorism, authorities say.

Spanish government vows to exhume Franco before election.

Sex tapes, scandals in Hungary’s local election campaign.

Hundreds arrested as European police net huge drug haul.

AMERICAS

Nearly 30 Republicans endorse bid to sanction Turkey over Syria attack.

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to keep financial records from House Democrats.

Trump administration ramps up deportations to Cuba.

Ecuador emergency: Protesters infuriated by killings. Protesters and police clash again in Ecuador capital.

Haiti protesters clash with police hours after journalist shot dead.

More than 100,000 ordered to evacuate amid wildfires near Los Angeles.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US military moves 2 British Islamic State members known as ‘Beatles’ from Syria.

Trump confirms death of al Qaeda bomb-maker in Yemen.

Airstrikes devastated ISIS camps in Libya, defense official says.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil prices surge as Iranian tanker hit by double blast off Saudi.

EU drops Switzerland, UAE from list of tax haven nations.

Donald Trump says ‘good things’ are happening at China trade talks, signals he could sign a deal.