Wednesday, October 9, 2019

World News Briefs -- October 9, 2019 (Evening Edition)



The Guardian: Turkey unleashes airstrikes against Kurds in north-east Syria

Trump offers only mild criticism of Erdoğan offensive as civilians flee bombing

Turkey has launched an offensive into north-eastern Syria, unleashing air strikes and artillery barrages aimed at US-backed Kurdish forces who control the region.

Video footage showed civilians fleeing towns with columns of smoke rising in the background and jet trails visible in the sky. Activists and observers say at least seven civilians have been killed so far.

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MIDDLE EAST

'On the edge of a humanitarian catastrophe': Turkish offensive begins.

Turkey launches ground assault on Syria's Kurds; Republicans turn on Trump.

Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria.

Turkish forces hit 181 militant targets in Syria operation: defense ministry.

Kurds issue 'general mobilization' call ahead of anticipated Turkish strike.

Pompeo says U.S. did not give green light to Turkey's Syria incursion.

U.S.'s Pompeo urges Iraq's prime minister to tackle protesters’ grievances.

Saudi Aramco hits out at lack of resolve over attacks.

Iran launches surprise drill near Turkey border.

Iran's Rouhani urges Turkey to avoid military action in Syria.

Khamenei: Nuclear weapons forbidden by Islam, so Iran will not use them.

Yemen fuel shortage: health concerns rise as rubbish piles up.

ASIA

Sri Lanka ex-defense chief launches presidential campaign, pledges safer nation.

UN declares US strikes in Afghanistan unlawful.

US air attacks in May on Afghan drug labs killed 30 civilians: UN.

Satellite images reveal China is destroying Muslim graveyards where generations of Uighur families are buried and replacing them with car parks and playgrounds 'to eradicate the ethnic group's identity'.

U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Muslim treatment.

China condemns U.S. visa restrictions over treatment of Muslims.

Pakistan thanks China for 'support on Kashmir issue'.

India confirms China summit, with just two days to go.

Protests over Bangladesh student death as PM vows to punish killers.

AFRICA

Egypt calls for emergency Arab meeting over Turkish offensive into Syria.

Tunisia's moderate Islamist party Ennahda to lead fractured new parliament.

Niger president says kidnapped US aid worker alive and well.

Deadly rebel raid in Rwanda awakens painful memories.

Egypt PM says will not allow protests to spread 'chaos'.

Jailed Tunisia presidential candidate Karoui to go free: lawyer.

South African students suffering hunger crisis.

Zimbabwe economy: Doctors strike, reject government pay rise.

Zimbabwe electricity price shoots up by 320%.

EUROPE

EU tells Britain - Make more concessions if you want a Brexit deal.

Negotiations between Britain, EU end without Brexit deal.

EU sees hope in Brexit talks; Irish leader sees wide gaps.

Boris Johnson tells Tory MPs if Brexit delayed he would not fight election on no-deal platform - as it happened.

UK court delays key Brexit ruling until after EU summit.

Germany falls in global competitiveness ranking.

Russia brands opposition leader Navalny anti-corruption group a 'foreign agent'.

Passenger train headed for Russia evacuated after radioactive spike.

AMERICAS

Trump seeks to discredit entire impeachment.

Graham: Syria decision could be 'biggest mistake' of Trump's presidency.

Graham tells Pelosi GOP won't impeach Trump over Ukraine call.

Ecuador paralyzed by national strike as Moreno refuses to step down.

Ecuador protests erupt for sixth day over fuel subsidy cuts. Ecuador paralyzed by national strike as Moreno refuses to step down.

A surge in killings by police roils Bolsonaro's Brazil.

Haitian opposition rejects president's appeal for dialogue.

Ex-Colombian President Uribe testifies in witness tampering case.

Mexico mayor tied to car and dragged along by angry locals.

Adobe shuts down Photoshop in Venezuela.

Power outages begin in California amid hot, windy weather.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Women and children expected to 'break out' from al-Hawl camp.

The Latest: Trump says US moved IS fighters held in Syria.

Pentagon won’t take over Islamic State prisons if U.S.-allied Kurdish forces withdraw, officials say.

Germany shooting: two killed as gunman target synagogue in Halle.

Mali's main jihadist group claims deadly army base attacks: media.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street gains on trade optimism, but Beijing tempers hopes.

US dips in competitiveness index as Singapore takes top spot.

Facebook CEO to appear before Congress on currency plan.

Tech giants face higher tax bills under shake-up.

China accuses Apple of aiding Hong Kong protests with tracking app.

NBA in damage-control mode as more Chinese partners cut ties in Hong Kong protest tweet storm.

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