Kamis, 19 Februari 2015

World News Briefs -- February 19, 2015



BBC: Ukraine crisis: Shelling spreads despite ceasefire

Shelling is reported from several places in eastern Ukraine despite the official ceasefire between government forces and pro-Russia rebels.

Artillery fire could be heard in the region's biggest city, Donetsk, where the truce had been observed so far.

Ukrainian military sources also accused rebels of shelling positions near the port city of Mariupol.

The fighting comes as Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany held further talks over the phone.


MIDDLE EAST

Uneasy alliances as fractured Iraq battles IS group.

Rebels capture 32 Syrian troops and allied gunmen in Aleppo.

Syrian rebels being screened for Islamic State fight.

Islamic State militants in Turkey, plotting attacks: media.

UN: Probe of alleged Iranian nuke weapons program stalled. Iran delays UN nuclear inquiry as deadline approaches.

Netanyahu on collision course with White House over Iran. U.S. officials, in blunt language, say Israel is distorting reality of Iran talks.

Israeli military lawyer says ICC probe not a concern.

Qatar recalls ambassador from Egypt in dispute over Libya strikes.

No final decision on Turkish missile defense, China talks continue- official.

ASIA

Taliban say delegation to meet US reps in Qatar for peace talks. White House denies U.S. scheduled to meet with Taliban on peace deal. Afghan Taliban denies any peace talks with US.

North Koreans toil in slavelike conditions abroad, rights groups say.

Myanmar urges China to prevent rebel attacks from across their border.

Thailand files charges against former PM Yingluck.

Abe says he will uphold Japan's apology for its wartime aggression.

Japan's Nikkei closes at 15-year high.

Australia's northeast braces for double cyclone hit.

AFRICA

African coalition prepares for Boko Haram offensive.

Nigerian warplanes bomb Boko Haram forest training camps: military.

Pentagon claims no advance warning of Egyptian airstrikes against ISIS in Libya.

Oil-rich Libya, torn by conflict, may be going broke.

Somalis panic as cash flow dries up after U.S. remittance lifeline cut.

Marie Harf: U.S., allies must also focus on Kony’s ‘Christian militant’ group.

Morocco arrests 3 seeking to join Islamic State in Libya.

EUROPE

Debaltseve under rebel control, Cossack fighters celebrate.

Fighting rages in Ukraine amid race to revive ceasefire. Leaders discuss crumbling Ukraine ceasefire as fighting continues. Ukraine peace bid at crossroads after rebels take strategic town. ‘Stick to Minsk deal’: Russia slams Ukraine idea for EU peacekeepers. Poroshenko against Russian participation in possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

Russian gas about to flow to eastern Ukraine – Luhansk.

ISIS threatens to send 500,000 immigrants into Europe.

Denmark to beef up fight against terrorism. After attacks, Denmark hesitates to blame Islam.

Germany rejects Greek loan request. Greece gets lifeline as ECB agrees €3.3bn extra emergency funds.

Poland's prime minister holds 'difficult' talks with Hungary's pro-Russian leader Viktor Orban.

German Catholic archdiocese reveals it's richer than Vatican.

AMERICAS

Obama says world should address ‘grievances’ that terrorists exploit.

Argentina Nisman death: Hundreds of thousands rally.

Colombia's reparation to war victims sacred, government says.

Venezuelan supermarket owner fights state takeover.

Nancy Pelosi visits Havana, meets with top Castro regime officials.

2 deaths possibly linked to 'superbug' at UCLA hospital after 7 infected, 179 exposed.

Former Guantanamo prisoners' new lives stir controversy in Uruguay.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Kerry: Military alone won't win terror fight.

The Islamic State's atrocities.

VINE turns ISIS into branding behemoth.

Tsarnaev lawyers to ask higher court to move bombing trial.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

'Revenge porn' mogul Hunter Moore pleads guilty.

Oil falls below $59 on record-high U.S. crude stocks.

$200B Apple capital return possible: Analyst.

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