In Brief: ISIS suicide bombings in Iraq kill 38 people, Turkish forces attack U.S. backed Kurdish forces in Syria, At least 18 dead in attack on hotel in Afghanistan, U.S. Government shuts down as spending bill fails in Senate, Social Democrats agree to coalition negotiations with Merkel, U.S. withholds $65 million in Palestinian aid, At least 20 dead as clashes shutdown airport in Libya, 4 Pakistani soldiers killed by Indian forces near Kashmir border, North and South Korea agree to form first unified Olympic team, Suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers kill 12 in Nigeria, Tens of thousands protest against corruption in Romania, Bus fire kills 52 Uzbeks traveling to Kazakhstan.
Iraq
Turkey
- Turkish forces attack Syria’s Afrin province, air strikes kill at least 9
- Government vows to ‘drown’ U.S. backed Syrian Kurdish force
- Turkish troops enter Kurdish territory in Northern Syria
- Avalanche kills 5 soldiers, injures 12
- 3 killed in a military plane crash during training
- Police detains 5 activists
- Bus crash kills 11 in Northwestern Turkey
Russia
- Russian military conducts missile drills
- Government slams U.S. demands for Iran, calls them ‘deplorable’
- Police search opposition leader Navalny’s HQ in St. Petersburg
- Military ships air defense missile system to China
- 12 wounded in knife attack at school
- Teenage attacks schoolmates with an ax, injures 6
Afghanistan
United States of America
- Government shutdown begins as spending bill fails in Senate
- Trump administration bars Haitians for U.S. visas for low-skilled work
- U.S. plans open-ended presence in Syria
Germany
- Social Democrats agree to coalition negotiations with Merkel
- 48 injured in school bus accident
- Authorities conduct searches on 10 suspected Iranian spies
- At least 8 killed in storm
Japan
The United Kingdom
- Airforce scrambles 2 fighters to intercept Russian jets
- Theresa May offers France more money for border security
- Northern Ireland to launch new bid to restore developed government
Spain
- 7 migrants found dead near Spanish island
- Catalan parliament reconvenes, elects pro-secession speaker
- Catalan ex-president to risk arrest, travel to Denmark
Switzerland
Indonesia
Tunisia
- Security forces kill top aide of Al Qaeda leader
- 850 protesters arrested in anti-austerity demonstrations
Venezuela
Greece
- Parliament approves more bailout reforms
- Police fires tear gas at protesters outside Parliament
- Greeks rally over name dispute with neighbor Macedonia
Palestine
- U.S. withholds $65 million in Palestinian aid
- Man killed for throwing rocks at Israeli troops in the West Bank
- Teenager to be held until end of Israeli military trial
- Gunman killed in Israeli raid in the West Bank
Libya
- At least 20 dead as clashes shut airport in Tripoli
- 1,400 migrants rescued at sea, 2 bodies recovered
Pakistan
- 4 Pakistani soldiers killed by Indian forces near Kashmir border
- Clerics issue fatwa against suicide bombings
- Gunmen kill 2 women working to eradicate police
India
- Israeli PM visits India, pushed for free trade deal
- Military test-fires missiles amid perceived threats from China and Pakistan
- Avalanche kills Swedish skier in Kashmir
- Fire at warehouse near New Delhi kills 17 people
Israel
North Korea
- North and South Korea agree to form first unified Olympic team, will march together
- Orchestra to perform in South Korea during Olympics
United Arab Emirates
- Authorities claim Qatari fighter jets intercepted civilian flights
- UAE to complain to U.N. over Qatar warplanes
Iran
Syria
- Syrian Army to end U.S. presence in the country
- Government forces capture Idlib air base
- Syria threatens to down Turkish jets over its Kurdish regions
Belgium
Nigeria
- Authorities release 244 Boko Haram suspects after rehabilitation
- Suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers kill 12, wound 48 in Maiduguri
- Kidnappers abduct 4, kill 2 police officers
Colombia
- Bridge collapse kills 9 workers in Central Colombia
- Army helicopter crash kills 10
- Two former FARC fighters killed after campaigning in Antioquia
- Landslide pushes bus into ravine killing at least 13
Denmark
- Government to increase defense spending to counter Russia
- Danish inventor charged with killing reporter on his submarine
Romania
- Prime Minister Tudose resigns after losing party’s support
- President names European lawmaker Dancila as PM-designate
- More than 10,000 stage anti-corruption protest in Bucharest
France
- Government abandons plans to build new airport in the West
- Macron pledges big increase in defense budget
- Magistrates dismiss sex abuse case against French soldiers in Africa
- Foreign Minister to visit Iran after Trump ultimatum on Iran nuclear deal
Chile
- On visit, Pope Francis begs forgiveness for sex abuse by priests
- Pope urges end to Chile’s Mapuche conflict
Kosovo
Czech Republic
- Lawmakers lift immunity for PM Babis over fraud claims
- Government quits after confidence vote
- At least 2 dead, dozens hurt in Prague hotel fire
Bangladesh
Sudan
- Sudanese police fire tear gas, arrest protesters in Khartoum
- Authorities detain Reuters, AFP reporters in Khartoum
China
- China accuses U.S. warship of violating its sovereignty
- Hong Kong democracy leader jailed for 2014 protest
- China detains rights lawyer critical of President Xi Jinping
Thailand
Yemen
- Saudi Arabia to transfer $2 billion to Yemen after urgent plea
- Germany halts further arms export to parties in Yemen war
Ethiopia
The Netherlands
Guatemala
The Philippines
- Justice Department orders investigation into news site that angered President Duterte
- Government halts sending workers to Kuwait over deaths, abuse
- Troops clash with pro-ISIS militants, 6 injured
Uganda
- President Museveni accuses U.N. of ‘preserving terrorism’ in Eastern Congo
- Uganda may reintroduce executions
Bulgaria
Myanmar
Mexico
- At least 33 human skulls found in Western Mexico
- Train crashes in Mexico City suburb, killing at least 5
- Opposition Senator quits party to join leftist presidential frontrunner
Kenya
Brazil
- Tourists warned of Sao Paulo yellow fever
- Car plows through Copacabana sidewalks, kills baby, injures 15
Italy
- Parliament approves military mission in Niger, sends more troops to North Africa
- Authorities break up Chinese crime ring involved in drugs, prostitution
Kazakhstan
Niger
Zimbabwe
- President Mnangagwa announces election in 4 to 5 months
- Opposition leader Roy Bennett killed in U.S. helicopter crash
- Authorities fire more than 30 police commanders
- Ruling party fires 11 Mugabe allies from parliament
Somalia
- General shot dead in Mogadishu, deputy arrested for murder
- U.S. backed Somalia commandos kill 4 al Shabab militants
- Authorities say troops rescue 32 children from ‘terrorist school’
Cambodia
South Africa
New Zealand
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
- Saudi cleric killed in rural Eastern Guinea after preaching
- Yemen’s Houthis fire ballistic missile towards Saudi Arabia
Peru
Egypt
Honduras
- U.S. charges Honduran congressman with drug trafficking conspiracy
- At least 1 killed in protests over disputed Presidential election
Congo
Australia
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