Saturday, January 24, 2015

World News Briefs -- January 24, 2015



Bloomberg: Ukraine Rebels Launch ‘Offensives Everywhere,’ Renew Push to Sea

MIDDLE EAST

Iraqi-Kurds urge coalition to expand fight against ISIL.

U.S., allies conduct air strikes in Syria and Iraq.

UN Chief paints worsening picture of war in Syria.

UN envoy meets resigned Yemeni President, Houthi rebels, calls for dialogue.

Thousands protest Houthis' control of Sanaa. Tens of thousands protest after president resigns in Yemen.

Five Lebanon soldiers killed in border clash. Lebanese army says three more soldiers killed in Friday's attack.

World leaders pay respects to late Saudi King Abdullah.

Iran FM in rare Saudi visit after king's death: TV.

ASIA

Japan investigating reports hostage 'killed by ISIL'. Reports: ISIS video claims 1 of 2 Japanese hostages beheaded. Japan says web clip claiming death of IS hostage 'outrageous'.

Obama warns Pakistan on counterterrorism efforts ahead India visit. Pakistan must dismantle terrorist safe havens: US.

Japan says jets scrambling at record pace to counter Chinese, Russian intrusions.

Defector's story raised questions on report of abuse in North Korea.

Charlie Hebdo protests erupt across southern Asia.

Thirty-four die in Bangladesh vote protest violence.

US sends its most senior visitor to Thailand since coup.

AirAsia flight QZ8501: Bid to raise fuselage begins.

AFRICA

Boko Haram fighters kill 15 villagers in Nigeria's northeast.

South Sudanese army abandon positions after rebel clashes.

Lungu holds slight lead in Zambia vote, opposition cry foul.

Western diplomats pressure Congo's Kabila to end election law standoff.

Libyan peace talks to resume, U.N. says.

Libya's Ansar al-Sharia chief dead: Islamist websites.

Egypt court orders retrial for 37 Brotherhood members.

Just five Ebola cases left in Liberia.

Experimental Ebola vaccine shipped to Liberia.

EUROPE

Ukraine rebel leader claims new attack On Mariupol. Rockets target Mariupol in rebels' eastern Ukraine offensive. Rockets kill 21 in Ukraine city as rebel offensive begins. Rebels say launched attack on Mariupol as 20 killed in east Ukraine city. Rebel leader announces launch of assault on Ukraine's Mariupol.

UN says over 900000 Ukrainians internally displaced due to ongoing conflict.

NATO chief ready to meet Russia's Lavrov in February.

Greek leftists Syriza keep poll lead ahead of election. Greece braces for 'turning point' election.

Dozens of Finns, Swedes fighting for IS.

Ceuta: Suspected jihadists held in Spanish territory. Spain arrests four in swoop of suspected militant cell in north Africa.

As Euro slides, strategists cut forecasts.

AMERICAS

President Obama heads to Saudi Arabia along with other world leaders to offer condolences after the death of King Abdullah. Obama leaves for India with wife Michelle, to reach New Delhi tomorrow. Obama to cut short India trip to pay call on Saudi Arabia.

Caracas streets set for rival protests as economy struggles.

Venezuela's currency woes an increasing threat to U.S. corporate profits.

Haitians protest election delay amid UN visit.

Argentina points to spy after lawyer’s eerie death.

Cuban diplomats slam U.S. on human rights.

EU suspends $37M in aid for Guyana amid political turmoil.

Brazil's most populous region facing worst drought in 80 years.

2 Marines killed in helicopter crash during training exercise in California.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Armed Services chair: Obama 'hellbent' on closing Guantanamo.

Yemen crisis disrupts U.S. counterterrorism operations, officials say. Exclusive: Some counter-terrorism efforts in Yemen frozen for now - U.S. officials.

ISIS gaining ground in Yemen, competing with al Qaeda.

Have ISIS beheaded Japanese hostage? Country expresses outrage as new video emerges appearing to show captive holding picture of fellow prisoner's body.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Global economy hopes raised after European stimulus.

Expedia just bought Travelocity for $280 million.

Li Ka-shing in talks to buy O2 for £10bn.

DAVOS WATCH: ECB stimulus in focus, WTO deal hopes raised.

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