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World News Briefs -- December 17, 2018 (Evening Edition)
CNN: North Korea warns 'vicious' US sanctions risk progress on talks
Washington (CNN)North Korea is warning that recent US sanctions could take relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea back to the bristling tension of last year and endanger efforts to remove nuclear weapons from the Korean Peninsula.
The warnings come after the US Treasury Department issued sanctions against three high-level North Korean officials last week that seemed aimed at driving a wedge between President Donald Trump, who has spoken glowingly of leader Kim Jong Un, and the rest of the administration, which is pursuing a "maximum pressure" campaign against Pyongyang.
An editorial in the state-owned news service KCNA warned that the sanctions could bring "DPRK-US relations back to the status of last year which was marked by exchanges of fire," and added that they are out of step with the White House.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq lays cornerstone to rebuild iconic Mosul mosque.
Yemen's war: Clashes continue in Hodeidah ahead of ceasefire. Truce in Yemen's Hodeida due to start Tuesday after new clashes.
Qatar, UNHCR agree to rehabilitate thousands of Yemen refugees.
Erdogan says Trump positive on Turkish military plan to push east in Syria.
Turkey claims US 'working on' extraditing Muslim cleric.
Trump did not tell Erdogan he would extradite Gulen: White House official.
Saudi Arabia rejects Senate position on Khashoggi killing. Saudi Arabia slams US resolution blaming crown prince for Khashoggi murder.
Netanyahu promises 'firm measures' against terrorists amid protests.
Hamas leader Haniya says movement wants 'national unity'.
Facebook temporarily bans Israeli PM's son over posts.
ASIA
Sri Lankan president doubts he can work with reappointed PM.
Kashmir locked down as Indian forces warn against protests.
New Maldives leader secures $1.4bn from 'closest friend' India.
US, Taliban to meet Monday in UAE.
Canada’s ambassador to China meets with second detained Canadian.
China vows to help Afghanistan, Pakistan resolve their disputes.
Japan restaurant explosion injures 42 people and shakes buildings in Sapporo.
Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka reinstates ousted prime minister.
North Korea commemorates late leader's death anniversary.
Former Indian MP jailed for life over 1984 Sikh massacre.
Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs and two former executives.
AFRICA
Madagascan ex-presidents face off in election clash.
Cameroon imprisoning journalists accused of "fake news".
Amnesty: Farmer-herder clashes kill 3,600 in Nigeria.
Nigerian army lifts ban of UNICEF after spy accusations. Nigerian military calls for Amnesty International ban.
One dead, 80 hurt as rival activists clash ahead of DRC vote.
Sudan's Bashir first Arab leader to visit Syria since war began.
US sanctions 3 over activities in South Sudan’s civil war.
Protesting Ethiopian soldiers given jail terms.
Mauritania asks for UN support to keep Mbera refugee camp running.
EUROPE
Germany to compensate hundreds who fled Nazis as children.
May says postponed Brexit vote to be held week of Jan 14. Theresa May sets January date for MPs' Brexit vote.
Hungary MPs attack Orbán's 'slave law' during state TV protest.
'France is now the sick man of Europe': Polish minister says Yellow Vest movement and Christmas Market terror attack make the country 'a drag on Europe'.
Georgia swears in Salome Zurabishvili as first female president.
Croatia violating EU law by sending asylum seekers back to Bosnia.
Bomb blast rocks Athens TV station in 'attack on democracy'.
Vladimir Putin says the Kremlin must 'take control' of rap music before it ruins Russia.
AMERICAS
Fox News’ Napolitano aays Trump is an ‘unindicted co-conspirator’: ‘Ample evidence’ to indict POTUS
White House closer to partial shutdown with wall demand.
Senate report: Russia social media influence efforts ongoing.
Trump attacks Fed on eve of policy meeting.
Pelosi faces pressure to act on Saudi Arabia.
Nicaraguan police 'beat' journalists protesting at office raid.
Canada mulls canceling Saudi arms deal over Yemen, Khashoggi murder.
Canada’s Trudeau reveals what he thinks about Putin and Trump.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
France vows aid for Burkina, but no more troops to fight Islamists.
U.S. airstrikes kill 62 al-Shabab terrorists in Somalia.
Rubble and charred cars in former Syria jihadist hub.
China, Afghanistan, Pakistan sign pact to fight terrorism.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P 500 hits 14-month low on economic jitters ahead of Fed meeting. Dow Jones industrials take second straight 2-percent plunge.
Lawsuit: Apple lied about iPhone X screen size, pixel count.
France to tax tech giants from 2019 as EU fails to act.
YouTube removes 58 million videos featuring hateful or inappropriate content.
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CNN: North Korea warns 'vicious' US sanctions risk progress on talks
Washington (CNN)North Korea is warning that recent US sanctions could take relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea back to the bristling tension of last year and endanger efforts to remove nuclear weapons from the Korean Peninsula.
The warnings come after the US Treasury Department issued sanctions against three high-level North Korean officials last week that seemed aimed at driving a wedge between President Donald Trump, who has spoken glowingly of leader Kim Jong Un, and the rest of the administration, which is pursuing a "maximum pressure" campaign against Pyongyang.
An editorial in the state-owned news service KCNA warned that the sanctions could bring "DPRK-US relations back to the status of last year which was marked by exchanges of fire," and added that they are out of step with the White House.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq lays cornerstone to rebuild iconic Mosul mosque.
Yemen's war: Clashes continue in Hodeidah ahead of ceasefire. Truce in Yemen's Hodeida due to start Tuesday after new clashes.
Qatar, UNHCR agree to rehabilitate thousands of Yemen refugees.
Erdogan says Trump positive on Turkish military plan to push east in Syria.
Turkey claims US 'working on' extraditing Muslim cleric.
Trump did not tell Erdogan he would extradite Gulen: White House official.
Saudi Arabia rejects Senate position on Khashoggi killing. Saudi Arabia slams US resolution blaming crown prince for Khashoggi murder.
Netanyahu promises 'firm measures' against terrorists amid protests.
Hamas leader Haniya says movement wants 'national unity'.
Facebook temporarily bans Israeli PM's son over posts.
ASIA
Sri Lankan president doubts he can work with reappointed PM.
Kashmir locked down as Indian forces warn against protests.
New Maldives leader secures $1.4bn from 'closest friend' India.
US, Taliban to meet Monday in UAE.
Canada’s ambassador to China meets with second detained Canadian.
China vows to help Afghanistan, Pakistan resolve their disputes.
Japan restaurant explosion injures 42 people and shakes buildings in Sapporo.
Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka reinstates ousted prime minister.
North Korea commemorates late leader's death anniversary.
Former Indian MP jailed for life over 1984 Sikh massacre.
Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs and two former executives.
AFRICA
Madagascan ex-presidents face off in election clash.
Cameroon imprisoning journalists accused of "fake news".
Amnesty: Farmer-herder clashes kill 3,600 in Nigeria.
Nigerian army lifts ban of UNICEF after spy accusations. Nigerian military calls for Amnesty International ban.
One dead, 80 hurt as rival activists clash ahead of DRC vote.
Sudan's Bashir first Arab leader to visit Syria since war began.
US sanctions 3 over activities in South Sudan’s civil war.
Protesting Ethiopian soldiers given jail terms.
Mauritania asks for UN support to keep Mbera refugee camp running.
EUROPE
Germany to compensate hundreds who fled Nazis as children.
May says postponed Brexit vote to be held week of Jan 14. Theresa May sets January date for MPs' Brexit vote.
Hungary MPs attack Orbán's 'slave law' during state TV protest.
'France is now the sick man of Europe': Polish minister says Yellow Vest movement and Christmas Market terror attack make the country 'a drag on Europe'.
Georgia swears in Salome Zurabishvili as first female president.
Croatia violating EU law by sending asylum seekers back to Bosnia.
Bomb blast rocks Athens TV station in 'attack on democracy'.
Vladimir Putin says the Kremlin must 'take control' of rap music before it ruins Russia.
AMERICAS
Fox News’ Napolitano aays Trump is an ‘unindicted co-conspirator’: ‘Ample evidence’ to indict POTUS
White House closer to partial shutdown with wall demand.
Senate report: Russia social media influence efforts ongoing.
Trump attacks Fed on eve of policy meeting.
Pelosi faces pressure to act on Saudi Arabia.
Nicaraguan police 'beat' journalists protesting at office raid.
Canada mulls canceling Saudi arms deal over Yemen, Khashoggi murder.
Canada’s Trudeau reveals what he thinks about Putin and Trump.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
France vows aid for Burkina, but no more troops to fight Islamists.
U.S. airstrikes kill 62 al-Shabab terrorists in Somalia.
Rubble and charred cars in former Syria jihadist hub.
China, Afghanistan, Pakistan sign pact to fight terrorism.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P 500 hits 14-month low on economic jitters ahead of Fed meeting. Dow Jones industrials take second straight 2-percent plunge.
Lawsuit: Apple lied about iPhone X screen size, pixel count.
France to tax tech giants from 2019 as EU fails to act.
YouTube removes 58 million videos featuring hateful or inappropriate content.
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