World News Briefs -- November 26, 2019

BBC: Albania hit by deadly 6.4 magnitude earthquake

At least 18 people have been killed after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Albania, the defence ministry says.

The quake brought down buildings and left people trapped under rubble. One man died after jumping from a window in panic after the tremor struck.

The quake hit 34km (21 miles) north-west of the capital, Tirana, in the early hours of Tuesday.

Hours later, a separate earthquake struck the city of Mostar in Bosnia. There were no reports of casualties.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said rescuers would "continue to search patiently and thoroughly to the end".

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MIDDLE EAST

17 killed by car bomb in Turkey-controlled region of Syria: Ankara.

Erdogan says Qatar backs Turkey's plans to settle Syrian refugees.

Turkey to propose a donors’ conference for Syria at NATO meet.

Yemen: Saudi-led coalition says it released 200 Houthi prisoners.

US says received 20,000 messages from Iran protests.

Lebanon: Unrest continues for second night, including gunfire.

Lebanon's Hariri says he does not want to be prime minister.

Israeli AG: No legal ground to force out PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Palestinians protest US settlement decision in 'day of rage'.

ASIA

India: Two killed, several wounded in Kashmir grenade attacks.

Hong Kong leader defiant after pro-democracy election gains.

Leaders of ASEAN, South Korea call for North Korean 'restraint'.

Pro-North Korea paper warns of tensions after GSOMIA extension.

Karzai's brother killed by bodyguard.

Afghan leader slams spy agency over handling of child sex abuse claims.

India proposes nationwide citizen's list, Muslims fear discrimination.

Australia launches formal probe into Chinese spy claims.

AFRICA

US officials meet Libya's Haftar to end Tripoli offensive.

13 French soldiers killed in mid-air helicopter collision in Mali.

Guinea opposition supporters in massive new protest.

At least two killed in eastern DR Congo as protests continue.

WHO pulls dozens of staff from DRC amid mounting insecurity.

Landslide win for Tanzania ruling party in boycotted local polls.

Egyptian woman 'wins court battle' over unequal inheritance laws.

EUROPE

Albania: Biggest earthquake in decades takes deadly toll.

UN hails 'frank' Cyprus talks, vows to seek peace effort restart.

In Georgia, thousands call for government to step down.

Malta: Ministers quit as journalist murder probe heats up.

Anti-doping agency WADA seeks 4-year Russia Olympic ban.

European parliament split on declaring climate emergency.

Spain working to raise submarine thought to hold cocaine.

Dresden museum heist: police release dramatic CCTV footage of suspect.

AMERICAS

Trump says near deal with China, but U.S. also has eye on Hong Kong.

Obama privately said he would speak up to stop Sanders: report.

US senator to investigate if foreign spyware used to target Americans.

Colombia protests: First protester dies as marches press on.

Colombian protest leaders call new strike after Duque meeting.

HRW calls for urgent police reform in Chile to address abuses.

Uruguay awaits final poll result after runoff too close to call.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

France's grinding battle with Sahel jihadists.

US restarts large-scale military campaign against ISIS.

'For Jihadists, borders only exist on paper'.

Pompeo urges justice over Mumbai attacks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. unveils procedure to shield telecom networks from national security threats.

Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut.

Christmas dinner 'could cost more this year'.

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