Wednesday, October 29, 2014

World News Briefs -- October 29, 2014



Hagel Orders 21-Day Ebola Quarantine for Returning U.S. Troops -- Time

Military commanders had recommended that Hagel implement a quarantine.

U.S. troops who are returning from Ebola missions in West Africa will be kept in supervised isolation for 21 days upon their return home, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Wednesday.

Military leaders recommended the 21-day quarantine, which goes beyond precautions advised by the Obama administration for civilians, the Associated Press reports. President Obama has said that the military’s situation is different, however, partly because the troops are not in West Africa by choice.

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MIDDLE EAST

Islamic State crisis: Syria rebel forces boost Kobane defence. Syrian rebels enter Kobani from Turkey with peshmerga troops en route.

IS attack on Syria oil field 'kills 30'.

U.S. forces hit Islamic State 'command node' in new strikes: U.S..

Iraqi forces advance in new bid to end Baiji refinery siege.

Iraq's Abadi struggles to gain Sunni tribal support.

Israel 'assumes' Hezbollah is digging tunnels.

Binyamin Netanyahu 'chickenshit', say US officials in explosive interview. White House tries to ease flare-up over Netanyahu insults.

ASIA

Jamaat chief sentenced to death in Bangladesh. Bangladesh deploys thousands of police after war crimes death sentence.

Exclusive: India uncovers suspected plot to assassinate Bangladeshi PM - security officials.

Central Asia pays the price for Russia's tumbling ruble.

South Korea: Kim Jong Un had ankle surgery to remove cyst.

Sri Lanka landslide: '100 feared dead'. Over 150 missing in Sri Lanka mudslide.

Myanmar's president, army chief to meet Suu Kyi.

China could 'punish' Hong Kong over protests, says ex-HK central bank chief.

New Zealand to hold flag referendum in 2016.

AFRICA

Zambia's president Michael Sata dies in London. Zambian President Sata death: White interim leader appointed.

Number of Ebola cases hits 13,700 — WHO.

Former NATO chiefs urge alliance to fight Ebola.

Egypt to clear residents from Gaza border.

Thousands protest in Burkina for second day, U.S. joins outcry. Spike in Eritreans fleeing into Ethiopia.

UN chief urges aid to avert new Somalia famine.

Nigeria's Jonathan to run for president again in February.

EUROPE

Ukraine's Yatseniuk sees himself staying on as prime minister.

Chances of striking gas deal between Russia, Ukraine at 50/50 — EU official.

EU to push for resolution of Ukraine, Russia gas dispute.

France to decide on warship sale to Russia in November.

Greece boosts Navy mission amid spat with Turkey.

Hundreds more migrants storm Morocco-Spain border.

AMERICAS

Hagel orders 21-day quarantine for all military personnel returning from Ebola mission in West Africa.

Maine seeks to enforce Ebola quarantine of defiant nurse.

U.S. beefs up security at federal buildings.

Canadian lawmakers strike defiant tone in return to Parliament.

Kerry: US to intensify law enforcement, intel sharing with Canada to counter terrorism.

Venezuela recalls ambassador to Spain over Rajoy comments.

Poll: Americans grim on economy ahead of midterms.

NYPD scanning the sky for new terrorism threat.

Unmanned US rocket Antares explodes during launch.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda seizes territory from moderate Syrian group.

Islamic State has a guide to shoot down Apache helicopters with MANPADS.

Egypt calls on allies for support in its 'war on terrorism'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US Federal Reserve set to end stimulus programme.

OPEC's Badri sees little output change in 2015, says don't panic on oil drop.

Ferrari to split with parent company, Fiat Chrysler.

People trust NSA more than Google, survey says.

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