Monday, January 13, 2020

Daily World News Briefs -- January 13, 2020 (Evening Edition)



Daily Mail: Inside the Megxit summit: Harry talked to the Queen alone to give her his side of the story before 'calm' talks, Charles wants his son to know 'he doesn't have unlimited resources' and there will be 'strict instructions on branding

* The Royals held an unprecedented summit at Sandringham House today to thrash out a Sussex solution
* Speaking afterwards in a statement, the Queen said that the royals had held 'very constructive discussions'
* It has been agreed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will split their time between the UK and Canada
* Her Majesty spoke of her deep regret at Harry and Meghan's decision to quit as senior Royals Wednesday
* There will be a 'transition period' where the couple will likely wind down the volume of official Royal duties
* Monarch has ordered courtiers to double down efforts to chart a way forward for Sussexes within days
* Princes Charles, William and Harry drove from the Norfolk estate in three separate cars following meeting

The Queen allowed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to quit as senior Royals following a private heart-to-heart with her grandson at today's crisis summit, it was revealed tonight.

The Duke of Sussex is understood to have arrived at Her Majesty's Sandringham estate more than two hours before he was due to sit down with the monarch and Princes Charles and William to chart a way through the turmoil engulfing the Family.

According to friends, Harry wanted to put his side of the story to the Queen, who came into the crunch talks deeply disappointed with him and Meghan for wanting to step back from their official duties.

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MIDDLE EAST

Turkish, Syrian top spies meet in first official contact in years.

U.S. troops describe 'miraculous' escape at Iraqi base attacked by Iran.

Iran's police shoot at crowds protesting against Government's denial of Ukrainian plane shootdown. Iran plane downing: Police deny shooting anti-government protesters.

Iran denies cover-up of downing of Ukrainian jet.

Trump says he 'couldn't care less' if Iran wants to negotiate.

London summons Iran's ambassador over UK envoy's arrest in Tehran.

Iraq warns of 'collapse' if Trump blocks oil cash.

Japan’s Abe meets Saudi king amid Persian Gulf troubles.

Tributes pour in as Oman mourns Sultan Qaboos.

After Florida killings, Saudis withdraw 21 cadets from United States.

Lebanon regains vote at United Nations after making payment.

ASIA

Human Rights Watch head denied entry to Hong Kong ahead of report launch.

Fearing imminent volcanic eruption, Philippines officials evacuate 450,00. Taal volcano: Lava spews as 'hazardous eruption' feared.

Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen meets top US official as Beijing claims 'cheating, repression' after election landslide.

China rebukes countries for congratulating Tsai Ing-wen after landslide Taiwan election win.

Seoul dismisses North Korea's derision of South's 'foolish dreams'.

Pakistan court overrules Pervez Musharraf death sentence.

Uttar Pradesh: India state begins enacting controversial citizenship law.

First case of mystery SARS-like virus found outside China.

Snowstorms leave scores dead in Afghanistan, Pakistan.

AFRICA

South Sudan and holdout rebels commit to truce this week.

France's Macron to host G5 Sahel presidents in Pau. France summit: Sahel crisis in danger of slipping out of control.

Libya peace talks in Moscow fall short of ceasefire deal.

Libyan rivals to sign ceasefire deal in Moscow.

Niger declares three days of mourning after 89 soldiers killed in attack on military base.

US wants to reduce presence in Africa, warns top officer.

One dead in Guinea as sweeping anti-govt rally starts.

Ethiopian PM Ahmed asks South Africa for help in talks on Nile dam construction.

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed responds to Trump's Nobel Prize complaint.

Malawi chief justice reports bribe offer in election case.

EUROPE

Independence Day: UK's queen agrees grandson Harry, wife Meghan can exit senior royal role.

'Grieving nations' to discuss legal action against Iran over downed airliner: Ukraine.

Catalan separatists take seats as EU lawmakers, promise to push secession.

Britain, France, Germany vow conditional support for Iran nuclear deal.

EU trade chief heads to Washington on truce mission.

Malta's new PM has only days to prove himself, says Andrew Caruana Galizia.

EU trade chief foresees 'financial services for fishing' Brexit bargain.

Spain's new government to tackle Catalonia via negotiation.

France's digital minister says tax on big tech is just the start.

Prince William and Prince Harry deny rift ahead of British royal family crisis meeting.

AMERICAS

Nancy Pelosi poised to send Trump impeachment charges to Senate for trial.

Administration officials defend Trump claims, Soleimani intelligence as senators push back on briefing.

Democrats scramble to rein in Trump's Iran war powers.

Cory Booker out of race for Democratic nomination.

Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou defrauded HSBC into loaning billions with ‘misrepresentations’ about Iran, Canada says, telling court to reject her bid for release.

U.S. targets Maduro-backed legislator and allies in fresh Venezuelan sanctions.

Three years after $1 billion Venezuela deal, U.S. oilfield firm shuts doors.

Colombia foils attempt to assassinate ex-Farc leader Timochenko.

Iran plane downing: Canadian PM promises 'justice' at memorial.

Canada nuclear plant: Alert about incident sent in error.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S. top attorney: Killing Soleimani 'legitimate,' Trump had authority.

Trump approved Soleimani's killing last June: report.

Hezbollah: It's time for Iran's allies to start working to avenge Soleimani.

King of Jordan says ISIS on the rise, warns thousands of fighters moved to Libya from Syria’s Idlib, spelling more trouble for EU.

Germany jails jihadi for Syrian massacre.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street hits record, boosted by trade and earnings optimism.

‘Stop buying Iranian oil or face sanctions’: US in talks with China over Iran.

China urges US to ‘immediately halt’ sanctions on Chinese firms with Iran ties.

Canada business chief lashes Trump over Iran plane crash.

Protests and outrage as Siemens backs Aussie mine project.