QWorld: S Korea, US Prepare for N Korea Threat, Turkey’s EU Bid
The Quint’s compilation of stories making headlines all over the world.
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EU Set to Postpone Decision on Turkey Migrant Plan
Turkey offered the European Union more help to halt the wave of migrants into Europe in return for more money, faster membership talks and quicker visa-free travel for its citizens. EU leaders, on their part, said they need more time to consider plan.
US Strikes al Shabaab Training Camp in Somalia, More Than 150 Killed
The United States carried out air strikes in Somalia, killing more than 150 fighters with al Qaeda-linked Islamist group al Shabaab, following US intelligence on preparations for a large-scale militant attack, the Pentagon said.
Bangladesh Revives Case to Drop Islam as State Religion
Legal action to drop Islam as Bangladesh’s state religion has been revived after 28 years, and the High Court has agreed to hear the case.
South Korea, US begin Exercises as North Korea Threatens Attack
South Korean and US troops began large-scale military exercises on Monday in an annual test of their defences against North Korea, which called the drills “nuclear war moves” and threatened to respond with an all-out offensive.
South Korea said the exercises would be the largest ever following North Korea’s fourth nuclear test in January and a long-range rocket launch last month that triggered a UN Security Council resolution and tough new sanctions.
Air Strike Hits Syrian Market, Opposition Says Truce Must Be Respected
A Syrian or Russian air strike has been reported to kill at least 19 people and possibly many more at a market in northwestern Syria, straining the cessation of hostilities agreement, meant to pave way for peace talks.
Militants Attack Tunisian Forces Near Libyan Border, 53 Killed
Dozens of Islamist fighters stormed through the Tunisian town of Ben Guerdan, near the Libyan border, attacking army and police posts in a raid that killed at least 53 people, including civilians, the government and residents said.
US Olympic Hopefuls Will Make Final Call on Zika Risks
US Olympic athletes will have to decide for themselves on whether to travel to Brazil for this year’s Summer Games despite the risk of the Zika virus, officials say, as some competitors admitted they were worried about the risk.
Slovak PM Fico Stands Little Chance of Forming Government
It looks like Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico will have little chance to form government after his leftist Smer party lost its parliamentary majority, creating a possibility that the center-right grouping may eventually hold sway.
Nepal Turns to Bamboo to Rebuild After Quake
Nepal is turning to bamboo, nicknamed “vegetable steel”, as it rebuilds homes and schools after last year’s devastating earthquakes which left hundreds of thousands homeless.