Wednesday, May 23, 2018

World News Briefs -- May 23, 2018



Al Jazeera: Supreme leader: Europe must follow demands or deal's off

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issues demands to be met or Iran will re-start enriching uranium for nuclear programme.

Iran's supreme leader set out conditions for Tehran to stay in its nuclear deal with world powers, including steps by European banks to safeguard trade with Tehran after the US withdrawal.

European powers must continue buying crude and protect Iranian oil sales from US pressure, and promise they won't seek new negotiations on Iran's ballistic missile programme and Middle East activities, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's official website said on Wednesday.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran nuclear deal: Khamenei lists demands for European powers. Iranian Supreme Leader sets 7 conditions for EU to keep nuke deal alive.

Iran says cannot 'interact' with US.

Assad meets Russia envoy, hails 'partners in victories'.

Syrian official rejects US demand for Iranian withdrawal.

Israel warns Damascus not to use air defenses against Israeli jets inside Syria.

Israel parliament to discuss 'Armenian genocide' amid Turkey tensions.

Hezbollah strengthens influence in Lebanon parliament.

Exclusive: Israeli minister says U.S. may soon recognize Israel's hold on Golan.

US Ambassador to Israel says Trump peace plan months away.

ASIA

North Korea: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says 'bad deal' not an option for US. North Korea must disarm before any economic relief, says Mike Pompeo. Trump-Kim summit 'depends on Kim' - Mike Pompeo.

North Korea grants last-minute invitation to South Korean journalists to attend nuclear test site dismantling. North Korea OKs South Korean journalists after Moon remarks.

South Korean reporters depart for North Korea without paying $10,000 for visas.

UN lifts travel ban for North Koreans to Kim-Trump summit.

Police in south India accused of mass murder after shooting dead protesters.

India-Pakistan cross-border shelling hits Kashmir.

Pakistan: Former PM accuses army of orchestrating dismissal.

U.S. warns employees after Chinese embassy worker shows brain injury.

MH370: Search by private US firm will end next week, Malaysian Transport Minister says.

AFRICA

US rejects calls for UN support to Sahel force.

WHO: DRC Ebola outbreak on a 'knife's edge' as urban cases rise.

Zimbabwe army won't allow opposition to rule: minister.

UN criticises Algeria for expelling African migrants.

Mozambique backs constitution reform to bolster peace.

Oman, Yemen prepare for hurricane-strength Cyclone Mekunu.

12 dead in possible Nigeria cholera outbreak.

Wael Abbas: Prominent Egyptian blogger 'arrested'.

EUROPE

US tech firm: Possible cyberattack on Ukraine being prepared.

Populist academic Giuseppe Conte given mandate to form Italian government.

Demonstrators to blockade US' Ramstein Air Base in Germany to protest drone war.

Chancellor Angela Merkel heads to China amid growing trade tensions.

Putin to visit China on June 8-10.

Putin, Abe to discuss Russia-Japan peace treaty — aide.

Russia's retaliatory US sanctions bill 'purely symbolic'.

Former US diplomat accuses Trump of causing ‘significant damage’ to EU relations.

Olof Palme murder: Swedish police explore 'new lead' in unsolved case.

AMERICAS

Seething over Russia probe, Trump tears into ‘spygate’.

US economy back on top of world competitiveness ranking.

Donald Trump says US-China trade deal 'too hard to get done', calls for new 'structure'.

Trump can't block his critics on Twitter, judge rules.

Jared Kushner: Security clearance restored for Trump's son-in-law.

NFL teams to be fined if players kneel during anthem.

Central Americans are fleeing violence in higher numbers: UNHCR.

Trump threatens aid cut to countries that do not stop MS-13 gang migrants.

Guatemala: ex-military officers convicted of crimes against humanity.

Migrant remittances a big business in cash-starved Venezuela.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Western consumers fund extremism by buying talcum powder, claims study.

CENTCOM releases some Yemen strike information, but gaps remain.

Marawi: Philippine city still left in ruins a year after siege.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Fed gives stocks a boost; technology and retailers rally.

Complaints that Zuckerberg 'avoided questions' at European parliament.

Flood of sanctions worldwide increases uncertainty for small businesses.

Tesla boss Musk rants at press on Twitter.

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