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World News Briefs -- May 8, 2019 (Evening Edition)
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain May 8, 2019. Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERS
Reuters: No time to go 'wobbly': Pompeo scolds Britain over China and Huawei
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Britain on Wednesday it needed to change its attitude towards China and telecoms company Huawei, casting the world’s second largest economy as a threat to the West similar to that once posed by the Soviet Union.
Pompeo questioned the attitude of Prime Minister Theresa May’s government towards Beijing and goaded London by saying that the late former British leader Margaret Thatcher, who was known as the Iron Lady, would have taken a much firmer line with China.
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MIDDLE EAST
Any Iranian attack against the U.S or allies will be met with force: U.S. Hook.
U.S. targets Iran's metals for sanctions, Tehran relaxes nuclear deal compliance.
Iran quits parts of critical 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran nuclear deal: Tehran urged to honour commitments.
White House official promises more Iran sanctions 'very soon'.
Syria war: UN alarm at escalation of hostilities in Idlib.
Arab residents rally against Kurdish rule in Syria's Deir Az Zor.
Yemen war: Civilians struggle to buy food to break their fast.
Erdogan defends controversial re-run of Istanbul vote.
CIA warns Arab activist of potential threat from Saudi Arabia.
ASIA
North Korea says recent rocket drill was 'regular and self-defensive': KCNA.
U.S. will need forces in Afghanistan until no insurgency left: Dunford.
Afghanistan: Taliban attacks Counterpart International in Kabul.
Seoul doubles down on North Korea engagement with food aid talk.
Poll: More than half of South Koreans back Moon Jae-in's North Korea policy.
Report: Islamic sites destroyed amid surveillance of Uighurs in China.
Thai election: Opposition Pheu Thai Party wins most seats.
PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill delays Opposition's no-confidence motion.
New Zealand unveils ambitious plan to go carbon neutral by 2050.
AFRICA
South Sudan president says formation of unity government should be delayed a year.
South Africa votes in general election.
Unemployment, racial tensions at heart of S.Africa polls.
Haftar's forces say they shot down a military plane near Tripoli.
Libya's UN-backed Sarraj seeks European help to stop Haftar assault.
UN investigation into UAE military role in Libya conflict.
Sudan’s military council want protesters to back Sharia legal system.
Court rules against Zimbabwe opposition leader's appointment.
Namibia tribes appeal US court ruling in genocide suit.
EUROPE
UK's May to meet Tory leaders next week to address calls for resignation.
Theresa May rebuffs fresh calls to resign.
May says working on Brexit agreement with Labour.
Brexit failures force Britain to participate in EU elections.
UK and Ireland sign deal to guarantee rights of citizens after Brexit.
Ukraine says Russia starting 'gas war' with controversial pipeline.
241m Europeans 'may have received Russian-linked disinformation'.
WHO: 34,000 infected with measles in Europe.
Missing piece of Stonehenge returned after 60 years.
Harry and Meghan reveal royal baby's name is Archie.
AMERICAS
U.S. border agents apprehended nearly 100,000 people at southern border in April: data.
House panel accuses Barr of contempt as Trump invokes executive privilege.
Trump declares executive privilege over Mueller report.
US: White House orders ex-counsel McGahn to defy House subpoena.
Trump juggles crises in Iran, North Korea, Venezuela.
Trump taxes show losses of $1.17 billion over decade: report.
Venezuela's top court targets opposition leaders.
Guatemala prison shooting kills at least seven inmates.
Asia Bibi arrives in Canada after leaving Pakistan.
Huawei CFO to seek extradition stay citing Trump comments.
Canadian prosecutors drop politically sensitive case against admiral accused of leak.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. expects every country to take back foreign fighters: Pompeo.
Pakistan bombing kills at least 10 people, police the target outside Lahore shrine.
Taliban attack US aid group's office in Kabul.
More than 500 foreign IS members convicted in Iraq: court.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. falls as investors cautious on trade; Intel slides.
US sanctions on Iranian oil risk stoking OPEC tensions.
Uber, Lyft drivers strike in cities worldwide ahead of Uber IPO.
China ‘puts Europe trade deal on back burner’ to put out US tariff fire.
World's alcohol consumption expected to rise 17% in next decade.
Hackers steal $41M in bitcoin from world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain May 8, 2019. Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERS
Reuters: No time to go 'wobbly': Pompeo scolds Britain over China and Huawei
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Britain on Wednesday it needed to change its attitude towards China and telecoms company Huawei, casting the world’s second largest economy as a threat to the West similar to that once posed by the Soviet Union.
Pompeo questioned the attitude of Prime Minister Theresa May’s government towards Beijing and goaded London by saying that the late former British leader Margaret Thatcher, who was known as the Iron Lady, would have taken a much firmer line with China.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
Any Iranian attack against the U.S or allies will be met with force: U.S. Hook.
U.S. targets Iran's metals for sanctions, Tehran relaxes nuclear deal compliance.
Iran quits parts of critical 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran nuclear deal: Tehran urged to honour commitments.
White House official promises more Iran sanctions 'very soon'.
Syria war: UN alarm at escalation of hostilities in Idlib.
Arab residents rally against Kurdish rule in Syria's Deir Az Zor.
Yemen war: Civilians struggle to buy food to break their fast.
Erdogan defends controversial re-run of Istanbul vote.
CIA warns Arab activist of potential threat from Saudi Arabia.
ASIA
North Korea says recent rocket drill was 'regular and self-defensive': KCNA.
U.S. will need forces in Afghanistan until no insurgency left: Dunford.
Afghanistan: Taliban attacks Counterpart International in Kabul.
Seoul doubles down on North Korea engagement with food aid talk.
Poll: More than half of South Koreans back Moon Jae-in's North Korea policy.
Report: Islamic sites destroyed amid surveillance of Uighurs in China.
Thai election: Opposition Pheu Thai Party wins most seats.
PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill delays Opposition's no-confidence motion.
New Zealand unveils ambitious plan to go carbon neutral by 2050.
AFRICA
South Sudan president says formation of unity government should be delayed a year.
South Africa votes in general election.
Unemployment, racial tensions at heart of S.Africa polls.
Haftar's forces say they shot down a military plane near Tripoli.
Libya's UN-backed Sarraj seeks European help to stop Haftar assault.
UN investigation into UAE military role in Libya conflict.
Sudan’s military council want protesters to back Sharia legal system.
Court rules against Zimbabwe opposition leader's appointment.
Namibia tribes appeal US court ruling in genocide suit.
EUROPE
UK's May to meet Tory leaders next week to address calls for resignation.
Theresa May rebuffs fresh calls to resign.
May says working on Brexit agreement with Labour.
Brexit failures force Britain to participate in EU elections.
UK and Ireland sign deal to guarantee rights of citizens after Brexit.
Ukraine says Russia starting 'gas war' with controversial pipeline.
241m Europeans 'may have received Russian-linked disinformation'.
WHO: 34,000 infected with measles in Europe.
Missing piece of Stonehenge returned after 60 years.
Harry and Meghan reveal royal baby's name is Archie.
AMERICAS
U.S. border agents apprehended nearly 100,000 people at southern border in April: data.
House panel accuses Barr of contempt as Trump invokes executive privilege.
Trump declares executive privilege over Mueller report.
US: White House orders ex-counsel McGahn to defy House subpoena.
Trump juggles crises in Iran, North Korea, Venezuela.
Trump taxes show losses of $1.17 billion over decade: report.
Venezuela's top court targets opposition leaders.
Guatemala prison shooting kills at least seven inmates.
Asia Bibi arrives in Canada after leaving Pakistan.
Huawei CFO to seek extradition stay citing Trump comments.
Canadian prosecutors drop politically sensitive case against admiral accused of leak.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. expects every country to take back foreign fighters: Pompeo.
Pakistan bombing kills at least 10 people, police the target outside Lahore shrine.
Taliban attack US aid group's office in Kabul.
More than 500 foreign IS members convicted in Iraq: court.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. falls as investors cautious on trade; Intel slides.
US sanctions on Iranian oil risk stoking OPEC tensions.
Uber, Lyft drivers strike in cities worldwide ahead of Uber IPO.
China ‘puts Europe trade deal on back burner’ to put out US tariff fire.
World's alcohol consumption expected to rise 17% in next decade.
Hackers steal $41M in bitcoin from world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
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