Friday, November 24, 2017

World News Briefs -- November 24, 2017



Daily Mail: Terrorists slaughter 235 worshippers at Egyptian mosque - including children in a creche - by penning them in and shooting them after setting off a bomb as Trump condemns 'horrible and cowardly' attack

* More than 200 people killed after gun and bomb attack at Egyptian mosque
* The mosque was packed for Friday prayers when the gunmen began their attack
* At least 125 are also reported to have been injured as medics rush to the scene
* Some reports suggest terrorists shot down survivors who fled the initial bomb

More than 200 people have been killed after a gun and bomb terror attack at a packed mosque in Egypt's North Sinai province today.

Another 125 people are reported to have been injured, making the attack one of the worst in recent memory.

The terrorists reportedly detonated a bomb in the mosque's creche before firing on fleeing worshippers while blocking escape routes with burnt-out cars.

The suspected Islamic State attack took place at the Al-Rawdah mosque in Bir al-Abed, near El-Arish, during Friday prayers. The death toll has risen to 235, Egyptian state television reported, quoting the public prosecutor.

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MIDDLE EAST

'Facing disaster': children starve in siege of Syria's former breadbasket.

IS conflict: Iraq begins final push to clear western desert.

Iraq forces say IS retreating deep into desert.

Iran army chief vows next war will see 'eradication' of Israel.

Saudi Crown Prince says Iran’s Ayatollah is the ‘new Hitler’.

Saudis clear passenger flights to rebel-held Yemen airport: UN.

HRW lambasts Saudi counterterrorism law.

ASIA

China-N. Korea bridge to close temporarily.

North Korea fortifies border and sacks guards after soldier's daring defection.

'North Korean' men wash up on Japan coast.

Cambodia's ruling party stands unopposed.

Manus Island: PNG authorities say they have cleared detention centre, all men bused out.

Social media crackdown stifles dissent in Pakistan.

Pakistan courts blast government over protest paralysis.

Beijing criticises Australia over South China Sea policy.

Beijing nursery 'needle abuse' of children shocks China.

AFRICA

Deadly blast strikes mosque in Egypt's Sinai. Egypt attack: More than 230 killed in Sinai mosque.

Egyptian drones kill 15 militants involved in attack in Sinai mosque - Reports.

Fighting between rebel and army kills 27 in South Sudan.

3 peacekeepers, soldier killed in Mali: UN.

Mnangagwa: the ruthless 'Crocodile' now ruling Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa vows to rebuild Zimbabwe and serve all citizens.

Libya slave auctions: 'Everybody knew'.

Oscar Pistorius' prison sentence more than doubled.

EUROPE

German coalition talks: Merkel and Schulz set to meet. Germany’s SPD is ready for talks to end coalition deadlock. Germany coalition: Merkel and SPD to meet in new bid for deal.

Theresa May pushes for Brexit talks progress as she arrives in Brussels.

Ireland faces possible snap election over police scandal.

Ireland: No-confidence vote could prompt snap elections before critical EU Brexit summit.

Five Ukraine troops die in heavy fighting with Luhansk rebels.

Mediterranean 'by far world's deadliest border' for migrants: IOM.

Charges dropped over protest at Israeli military drones factory in UK.

Poland to phase out Sunday shopping by 2020.

AMERICAS

Relatives of sailors missing on Argentina submarine heartbroken and angry. ARA San Juan: Grief, anger as Argentina reveals missing submarine may have exploded.

Exclusive: Manafort flight records show deeper Kremlin ties than previously known.

Michael Flynn breaks ties with Trump's lawyers over Russia investigation – reports.

US gun control: Jeff Sessions announces review into background checks.

FARC dissidents face full force of Colombia military: president.

Venezuelans suffer as malaria outbreak spreads in drug-short nation.

Canada grants refugee status in about 60% of migrant cases.

Rural California grapples with 'green rush' of pot growers.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Saudi Arabia launches counter-terrorism summit.

Pakistan releases alleged 'mastermind' behind 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Middle East is ‘brimming with extremism’ but Qatar doesn’t support terrorism: Foreign minister.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

As Black Friday spreads globally, a push against it emerges.

Amazon workers on strike in Italy and Germany.

Black Friday: Hackers exploit shoppers' hunt for hot deals.

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