World News Briefs -- March 15, 2019

Reuters: Dozens killed as gunman livestreams New Zealand mosque shootings

WELLINGTON/CHRISTCHURCH (Reuters) - A gunman shot dead 49 people and wounded more than 40 at two New Zealand mosques, some as they were kneeling at prayer, livestreaming online some of the killings that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned as terrorism.

The gunman broadcast footage of the attack on one mosque in the city of Christchurch on Facebook, mirroring the carnage played out in video games, after publishing a “manifesto” in which he denounced immigrants, calling them “invaders”.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel fires on Hamas targets after rocket attacks. Israel launches Gaza air attacks after rockets fired at Tel Aviv.

Israel says Gaza rockets that led to airstrikes fired by mistake.

Gaza border protests called off after Israel air raids: organisers.

Anti-IS Syria force boosted as jihadist holdout shrinks.

Syria's eight year civil war has left 370,000 people dead, including more than 21,000 children.

French, German envoys write that fear stops Syria refugee returns.

Saudi women activists face 'bogus' charges, says Amnesty.

ASIA

Christchurch shootings: 49 dead in New Zealand mosque attacks.

Christchurch shootings mark 'unprecedented act of violence', New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.

Left out of peace talks, U.S. allies reassess Afghan support.

North Korea threatens to end nuclear talks with U.S., resume testing. North Korea may break off US talks and resume missile tests, official says.

China needs to create 11 million new jobs next year to ensure stability, Premier Li Keqiang says.

China-US trade war: New Chinese law seeks to address concerns.

Campuses not camps: China defends Xinjiang policies at UN.

Rohingya reject relocation to Bangladesh's island 'prison camp'.

AFRICA

Pilot of Ethiopian Boeing 737 Max 8 called 'in a panicky voice' and requested to return to airport shortly after take-off just minutes before the plane crashed, killing 157 people.

Fresh protests in Algeria as allies turn on Bouteflika. Algerians call for Bouteflika resignation despite poll delay.

Deposed Boko Haram leader detained not killed: sources.

Islamic State 'behind Nigeria suicide attack'.

Demolition starts after Lagos school collapse. Death toll now 20 in Lagos building collapse: state govt.

'Cannot go back': Malawi floods leave thousands homeless.

Cyclone Idai batters Mozambique.

EUROPE

British lawmakers overwhelmingly vote in favor of delaying Brexit.

Long delay to Brexit unless you back PM's deal: top May ally.

UK Ministers in talks with DUP in attempt to win backing for Brexit deal.

Washington asks Russia: Where's your proof ex-U.S. marine is a spy?.

Russia-Trump troll suspect defends internet job.

Drones and diplomacy: US Ramstein air base stirs controversy in Germany.

France works to contain fuel spill after ship catches fire and sinks off Atlantic Coast.

AMERICAS

Mueller, in U.S. court filing, says multiple probes continue.

Trump: Strzok transcript 'devastating' for FBI, DOJ, CIA.

US manufacturing sinks again in February: Fed.

Venezuela blackout devastates country's second city as world focuses on Caracas.

U.S. to upgrade military ties with Brazil during visit next week: sources.

Ecuador pulls out of South American regional group Unasur.

Brazil school shooting: Thousands attend wake for victims.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Australian Islamic State recruiter Neil Prakash sentenced to jail in Turkey.

'We don't see the enemy': Concealed jihadists slow Islamic State defeat in Syria.

Court hears case on Germany's role in US drone deaths in Yemen.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Volkswagen and former boss face US lawsuit over Dieselgate.

IEA: OPEC has enough spare capacity to cover any Venezuela loss.

Boeing 737 Max aircraft grounded 'until May at least'.

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