Thursday, October 23, 2014

World News Briefs -- October 23, 2014



Canadian Shooting: What We Know -- And Don't Know -- A Day Later -- CNN

A day after a gunman killed an army reservist in the Canadian capital of Ottawa, many questions remain.

Why did he shoot? Why did he target Nathan Cirillo? Is he connected to the militant group ISIS? Here's a list of what we know -- and don't know -- in the Ottawa shooting.

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MIDDLE EAST

U.S., allies stage 15 air strikes on Islamic State in Iraq, Syria -U.S..

Death toll from US-led air strikes on Syria passes 550.

Islamic State recaptures hill near Kobani.

Turkey: 200 Peshmerga being sent to Kobane.

East of Kobani, Turkish town appreciates 'peace' brought by Islamic State.

Lebanon says it won't accept more Syrian refugees.

Lebanon army nabs beheading suspect in 'terror cell' raid.

Jerusalem tense after car rams into pedestrians. Israel's Netanyahu accuses Abbas over Jerusalem car attack.

Turkey's U.S. relations show strain as Washington's patience wears thin.

ASIA

Attacks in southwestern Pakistan kill 12 people. Deadly attacks hit Quetta city in Pakistan.

Taliban control 3 districts in Afghan provinces of Wardak and Kunduz.

Afghan corruption a tougher job after taking on the mafia.

Obama invites new Afghan leaders to White House.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization says Afghanistan requests help in fighting terrorism.

China vows better rule of law, but no word of disgraced security chief.

To the moon and back: Lunar mission to test China's space program.

AFRICA

Ebola death toll rises to almost 4,900.

Ebola quarantine in Liberia threatened by lack of food.

Libyan Army troops advance into Benghazi.

Police battle fighters in Tunisian town.

Suspected Boko Haram fighters kidnap 25 girls in northeast Nigeria.

International military observers to deploy in Mozambique.

Secret talks to end Lesotho military standoff.

EUROPE

Ukraine rebels end ceasefire before polls.

Ukrainian PM warns Russia may try to disrupt Sunday's election.

OSCE completes first flight of drones over Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

Renewed clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh region raises EU countries’ concerns.

Nato jets 'intercept Russian spy plane' over Baltic.

Spanish Parliament approves deployment of 300 soldiers to train Iraqi army to fight IS.

EU leaders struggle for 'difficult' climate deal.

AMERICAS

'Terrorist' murdered soldier 'in cold blood,' Canada's Prime Minister says. Canada will not be intimidated by Ottawa shooting, declares prime minister.

Canada's Harper pledges tougher security laws after attack.

Hero of Canada's Parliament shooting greeted with standing ovation.

Ottawa shooting: Expect increased police presence on streets.

Ottawa gunman ‘identified’ as recent Muslim convert, high-risk traveler.

Dogs help arrest intruder who jumped White House fence.

Mexico orders mayor's arrest over students. Missing Mexico students: Iguala mayor 'ordered attack'.

Ebola: Obama 'optimistic' on virus situation in US.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

The rise of the lone wolf terrorist.

Military success has bred popular support for the Islamic State.

Canada's new reality: Homegrown terrorism.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Saudi Arabia’s crude oil supply said to fall in September.

Manufacturing moving from China to US: survey.

Most of the world's billionaires made their money in these 5 industries.

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