France 24: ….
Syria war: Assad under pressure as economic crisis spirals.
Turkish jets drop bombs on Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq. Turkey attacks Kurdish targets in Iraq.
Iraqi army says 2 rockets hit base near Baghdad, no losses.
IAEA chief asks Iran for ‘prompt access’ to blocked nuclear sites.
Iran warns it may reimpose restrictions as Covid-19 deaths rise again.
Iran prepared to retaliate if U.S. stopped Venezuela-bound tankers: news agency.
Lebanon officials vow arrests after violent protests.
Virus impact could kill over 50,000 children in MENA: UN.
Exclusive: Israel builds new Jerusalem road that will link settlements as government weighs West Bank annexation.
Pompeo to meet with Chinese delegation this week in Hawaii: sources.
North Korean army ‘fully ready’ for action over South Korean propaganda leaflets: KCNA.
India could have ‘several coronavirus peaks’.
COVID-19 cases surge in India, China as outbreaks wane elsewhere in world.
Beijing reinstates control measures as coronavirus cases rise. China locks down Beijing neighbourhoods to contain Covid-19 cluster.
MSF pulls out of Kabul hospital after maternity ward attack.
Afghan government, Taliban agree on Doha as venue for talks.
North Korea could have 40 nuclear weapons, Swedish think tank says.
South Korea urges North to uphold deals amid rising animosities.
Breakthrough needed on North Korea, South’s leader says.
Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist found guilty of cyber libel.
African nations call for racism debate at UN Human Rights Council .
Dozens of Malian troops killed or missing in jihadist attack.
String of apparent jihadist attacks kills dozens in northeast Nigeria.
France wants talks about ‘aggressive’ Turkish role in Libya.
Turkey, Russia continue to work together for Libya ceasefire.
Police officer, two fighters killed in northern Kenya gun battle.
17 infected, 11 dead in new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
Somalia in talks with breakaway region Somalialand.
Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari orders probe into Aso Rock shooting.
Sudan finds mass grave believed to be linked to 1998 killings.
Darfur suspect rejects ‘untrue’ war crimes charges. Darfur militia leader appears before ICC.
Botswana investigates death of more than 150 elephants.
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI undergoes heart surgery.
EU and UK leaders rule out transition period extension. Brexit: New momentum needed in trade talks, says UK and EU.
Germany and France reopen borders as Europe emerges from lockdown.
European nations relax coronavirus-related border restrictions.
‘Disinfecting non-stop’ as Italy faces two new coronavirus outbreaks.
French President Macron claims ‘first victory’ against coronavirus.
Russia: New case against prominent Putin opponent Alexei Navalny.
EU won’t ally with US against China, foreign policy chief says before Pompeo meeting.
Germany to contribute 42% more to EU budget: report.
Massive bribe to stop Ukraine probe of Burisma founder intercepted.
Marine veteran Paul Whelan sentenced to 16 years in Russia on spying charges.
Russian cities cancel victory parades EN MASSE as fear of Covid-19 still looms, Kremlin says it understands.
Greece’s coastguard picks up migrants off Lesbos as boat arrivals resume.
Trump says he will sign police reform executive order on Tuesday.
Record spikes in new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations sweep parts of U.S..
Gov. Cuomo threatens to ‘reverse’ reopening in Manhattan, Hamptons amid rampant coronavirus social-distancing violations.
Trump rally called ‘dangerous move’ in age of coronavirus.
US police shooting of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta ruled a homicide.
U.S. Supreme Court endorses gay, transgender worker protections.
U.S. accuses Venezuela’s Maduro of seeking to rig upcoming vote.
Colombia’s ELN rebels free six more hostages amid peace talks plea.
Brazil protests: Mass rally against gov’t response to outbreak.
Mexico ready to sell gasoline to Venezuela for ‘humanitarian’ reasons.
Haiti says virus infections have peaked.
Oscars 2021 ceremony postponed for two months.
Nigeria: Islamic militant attacks in Borno kill dozens.
Hamas calls for united ‘resistance’ against WBank annexation.
UN team probing IS horrors urges Iraq to pass war crimes law.
Wall Street closes higher as Fed soothes recovery worries.
Wall Street gripped by fears of fresh virus wave.
Oil falls on growing fears of a second wave of coronavirus.
Facebook rejects call to share revenue with Australian media.
Bezos agrees to testify before Congress on Amazon’s competitive practices.
Source: World News Briefs — June 15, 2020 (Evening Edition)
Category: World News Briefs
