World News Briefs -- February 1, 2019 (Evening Edition)

The Independent: Trump pulls US out of Cold War-era nuclear weapons treaty with Russia, triggering arms race fears

Move will ‘unleash new missile competition’ between the two nuclear superpowers, experts say

The Trump administration has announced it is pulling out of a Cold War-era nuclear weapons treaty with Russia, triggering fears of a new arms race between Washington and Moscow.

In a statement, Donald Trump said America would suspend its obligations under the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty from Saturday, citing alleged Russian violations of the 32-year-long agreement.

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MIDDLE EAST

US urges new Lebanese government to block Hezbollah.

UN demands humanitarian access to eastern Syria.

US court finds Assad regime liable for Marie Colvin's death in Syria.

Israeli attorney general says he can rule on Netanyahu indictment before election.

Sanction-hit Iran ready to launch state cryptocurrency.

Forty years since revolution, Iran taunts 'declining' America.

U.N. raises 'serious doubts' whether Bahrain opposition leaders got fair trial.

Saudi investigation recovers $107B linked to corruption cases.

32 Palestinians wounded in border clashes: Gaza ministry.

ASIA

Mongolia speaker expelled amid ongoing battle against corruption.

US North Korea envoy says Trump is ready to 'end this war'.

US envoy Stephen Biegun 'reveals' North Korea nuclear pledge.

Trump 'serious' about Afghan withdrawal, Taliban says.

Myanmar using 'oppressive laws' against peaceful critics: HRW.

India's jobs crisis casts shadow over Modi's re-election hopes.

Japan and China promise to work to deepen trust amid territorial row.

Attacks undermine peace hopes in Philippines after historic vote.

Radioactive uranium traded online in Japan, police say.

Australia records 'hottest month ever'.

AFRICA

As Ebola outbreak marks 6 months, health centers a concern.

Boko Haram killed at least 60 in Monday's attack in Nigeria: Amnesty.

Insecurity throws Nigeria's election preparations into disarray.

Sudan police fire tear gas on protest after Muslim prayers.

Four die in first clash of Libyan force's southward push.

Mnangagwa accuses West of 'backing violence' in Zimbabwe.

Cameroon: Maurice Kamto charged with sedition, insurrection.

US imposes visa restrictions on Ghana over deportee row.

ICC prosecutors back bail for Ivory Coast's Gbagbo.

EUROPE

Russia angry, Europe worried after US announces treaty exit.

Germany: World will be less secure without INF weapons treaty.

From sleaze to seaweed: Macron confronts French anger in debates.

EU states move to recognize Venezuela's Guaido: diplomats.

UK objects to description of Gibraltar as 'British colony' in EU law.

Brexit: visa-free travel plans spark Gibraltar 'colony' row.

France puts up food and drink prices under new law.

French police officers convicted and imprisoned for gang rape of Canadian woman in Paris.

Catalan separatist leaders moved to Madrid for trial on rebellion charges.

AMERICAS

Trump suspends arms treaty to focus on China, Russia threats. US bolts Cold War missile treaty as Russia warns of arms race.

Trump says there is a 'good chance' he WILL declare a national emergency on the border as he says to 'listen closely' to his State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

Struggle for control of Venezuela returning to the streets.

Exclusive: Argentina's Fernandez plans election run against Macri - sources.

Trump says Rosenstein assured him he is not a Mueller target.

'¡Sí se puede!' shouts rapturous crowd at Juan Guaidó rally.

Venezuela: Juan Guaido accuses Maduro of threatening his family.

Venezuela releases foreign journalists after pressure from governments.

Anti-graft candidate poised to win El Salvador presidency.

Guatemalans protest against bill that would free war criminals.

US charges 20 in Chinese 'birth tourism' scheme to help pregnant women secure birthright citizenship for kids.

Death toll in Brazil dam disaster rises to 110.

Polar vortex death toll rises to 21 as US cold snap continues.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Analysis: US military downplays district control as Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan.

US airstrike kills 24 Shabaab fighters at an ‘encampment’.

Americans who thwarted train attack become French citizens.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Dow smashes through 25,000 after blowout jobs report pours cold water on government shutdown fears.

EU and Japan create world's biggest free trade zone.

US and China may seek to extend trade war truce before Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet to finalise deal.

Facebook at 15: a titan with grown-up woes.

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