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World News Briefs -- February 13, 2018 (Evening Edition)
Reuters: Israeli police recommend bribery charges against Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli police on Tuesday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery, opening the way for what could be the biggest challenge yet to the right-wing leader’s political survival.
Against the backdrop of Israeli flags in a televised speech at his residence, a somber Netanyahu called the allegations baseless and vowed to complete his fourth term in office.
It will be up to Israel’s attorney general to decide whether to file charges, a process that could take weeks if not months.
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MIDDLE EAST
Police recommend corruption charges for Netanyahu. Police recommend corruption charges for Netanyahu.
Turkey rejects Israel claim of military help for Hamas.
Syria's Idlib IS-free after 'surrender': spokesman, monitor.
Tillerson says end of combat does not spell end of IS. Anti-IS coalition grapples with future of Syria.
Turkey targets critics of Operation Olive Branch.
Donors pledge more than $300m for post-ISIL Iraq.
Iraq aims to raise oil output to 7 mn barrels: minister.
Putin discusses Mideast with Trump, hosts Abbas.
Ahed Tamimi: Palestinian viral slap video teen goes on trial.
ASIA
U.S. urges U.N. to hold Myanmar military accountable for 'ethnic cleansing'.
Myanmar still not safe for Rohingya to return: UN refugee chief.
North Korea praises South after delegates return from Olympic visit. Winter Olympics: Kim Jong-un calls for further reconciliation.
Japan says it won’t fall for North Korean ‘charm offensive’ amid detente with U.S. and South.
China will 'take action' if India sends troops to crisis-hit Maldives – state media.
S Korea: Choi Soon-sil jailed 20 years for corruption. Secret confidante of S. Korea's Park jailed for 20 years over scandal.
Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte orders soldiers to shoot female rebels 'in the vagina'.
US, Thailand slammed for military drills with Myanmar.
Cyclone Gita: Aid arrives in Tonga as the storm builds on it's way to Fiji. Tonga parliament building flattened by Cyclone Gita.
AFRICA
Egypt forces have killed 38 militants in major operation.
ANC decides to remove Zuma as South African president. Jacob Zuma defies order from South Africa's ANC to resign.
200,000 displaced by ethnic clashes in DR Congo: humanitarian source.
Fighting flares in South Sudan, complicating fresh peace talks.
Recruitment of child soldiers still rising in South Sudan.
Egypt to probe ex-army chief and aide over secret files.
Egypt's allies urged to denounce 'farcical' presidential election.
South Africa declares drought a 'national disaster'.
EUROPE
Turkish warships block drilling rig near Cyprus.
Arms shipment to Bosnian Serbs stokes EU fears.
Dutch minister admits to lying about 'Greater Russia' meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Greece rocked by claims drug giant bribed former leaders.
SPD set for new leader as main German parties look to promote youth.
Vatican agreement with China could 'deal blow' to Catholic church.
Ice on sensors 'caused Russia plane crash'.
AMERICAS
US intel sees signs of Russian meddling in midterms.
Mueller probe leaves many witnesses in limbo.
White House points fingers over security clearance scandal.
Trump releases federal budget with big increases for military, border security.
Trump prods Congress amid debate on immigration.
Colombian military calls Venezuela's invasion fears 'ridiculous'.
Desperate Venezuelans pouring into Brazil.
Venezuela fears ‘invasion’ after U.S. military chief visits Colombia.
Brazil apps track gunfire as Rio violence spikes.
Mexico cartel holds two special agents hostage.
Oxfam Haiti sex scandal a 'global problem' within aid industry, former UN worker says. Oxfam: Haiti's president condemns UK charity over scandal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pakistan still going easy on militants: US intel chief.
New US-Turkey tensions overshadow anti-IS unity meeting.
US tells anti-ISIS coalition to 'keep eyes on prize'.
Stockholm truck attack suspect pleads guilty to terrorism at trial.
Iraqi tribesmen warn ISIL fighters' families.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. advances; investors lock on inflation data.
Global stocks gain for third day, yields slip ahead of U.S. inflation data.
Facebook broke German privacy laws, court rules.
Trump threatens China sanctions, vows to rework S.Korea trade deal.
US Lawmakers spar over how much to punish Chinese firms.
China-US trade standoff grows as Beijing introduces new measures on US chemical. US-China trade tensions increase as Beijing targets styrene imports.
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