World News Briefs -- November 27, 2019

Daily Mail: Albania is hit by series of aftershocks as death toll from its worst earthquake in decades rises to 28 and search for survivors trapped under rubble continues

* At least 28 people are dead and more are feared trapped under the rubble after Tuesday's 6.4-strength quake
* Rescue workers have set up tents for survivors at a football ground in Durres where buildings collapsed
* 43 people have been pulled out of the rubble alive so far as marathon rescue continued through the night

Albanian rescuers are today continuing their search for survivors after working through the night to retrieve victims of the country's worst earthquake in decades.

At least 28 people are dead and there are fears that more are trapped under the rubble after the 6.4-magnitude tremor and a series of aftershocks caused widespread damage.

Rescue workers have set up tents at a football ground in Durres, a coastal city which was badly damaged in the quake and where buildings have been reduced to rubble.

There was also severe damage in the capital city Tirana, 20 miles from the epicentre of the quake, and in the town of Thumane where the body of a five-year-old girl was pulled from the rubble.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraqi protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf. Iraq's deadly unrest closes roads, schools across south.

Iran foreign minister meets senior Taliban official in Tehran.

Iran says it arrested 8 people linked to CIA during unrest – state media.

France raises possible return of Iran nuclear sanctions.

Saudi-led coalition to allow some flights out of Yemeni capital.

Erdogan calls on Turks to dump foreign currencies and embrace lira.

Turkey stalls NATO's Russia defense plans for eastern Europe over Syria.

Lebanon army says 16 held after night of unrest.

Benjamin Netanyahu fights to preserve power in Israel.

ASIA

After district council elections and with campus siege dying down, Hong Kong’s lunchtime protests shrink.

Hong Kong university siege ends as officials are left with devastating aftermath.

Hong Kong’s status as trade hub based on political stability, EU figures in protest-racked city warn.

Indian government claims Chinese troops transgress over 700 times in two years.

South Korea fires warning shots toward North Korean merchant vessel.

South Korea set to break own record on world’s lowest birth rate.

US civilian killed in Afghanistan attack, Pompeo says.

After U.S. pressure, Afghanistan frees activists who exposed sex abuse.

First remains of UK truck trafficking victims returned to Vietnam from London.

Video shows Chinese 'spy' who defected to Australia in court.

AFRICA

Nineteen killed by suspected militia in troubled east DR Congo.

US says Russian troops are destabilizing Libya.

Police, protesters clash over Algeria poll: media.

Nigeria army frees hundreds of cleared 'Boko Haram' suspects.

Namibia votes in test of ruling party's grip on power.

Guinea-Bissau presidential election: Ex-PMs advance to runoff as incumbent eliminated from race.

Benin orders EU ambassador to leave: reports.

'Silent genocide' going on in Zimbabwe's hospitals.

Ebola staff in Congo on lockdown after angry residents storm UN camp.

DR Congo protests: UN to open investigation into demonstrator's death.

EUROPE

Albania earthquake: Tears, prayers in village near epicenter. Earthquake in Albania kills dozens and injures and more than 600.

French defence minister visits Mali as France mourns soldiers killed in helicopter crash.

YouGov poll to show UK's Johnson set for significant majority: Guardian journalist.

No free elections in eastern Ukraine if Russians stay: US envoy.

Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands.


Joint fight against common threats unites post-Soviet security bloc’s states, says Lavrov.

Maltese politician and aide quit amid investigation into murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Cocaine seized from 'narco-submarine' in Spain was likely headed for UK.

Germany jewelry heist: Art experts fear stolen treasures will be destroyed.

AMERICAS

Giuliani calls Trump to tell him he was joking about having an 'insurance policy'.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg, 37, surges into second place among Democrat presidential hopefuls as support for Elizabeth Warren nose-dives due to her universal healthcare policy.

DEA agent who caught El Chapo: Trump labeling Mexican cartels 'terrorists' would be 'game-changer'.

Mexican president tells Trump 'no intervention,' only cooperation on combating cartels. Mexico rejects US 'intervention' cartel 'terrorists'.

Colombian protesters return to streets as death of teenager fuels rage.

Chile protests: 'Serious' human rights violations by police, says HRW.

Bolivia picks first US ambassador in 11 years.

US GDP expanded at 2.1 percent rate in 3rd quarter, faster than previously estimated.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Post-Soviet security bloc to discuss steps to counter terrorism from Afghanistan — Lavrov.

Bangladesh: 7 Islamist militants sentenced to death over cafe attack.

Hisham Ashmawi: Egypt court sentences 'top jihadist' to death.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Stocks near record highs on trade hopes, dollar gains.

OPEC and Russia likely to extend oil production cuts at upcoming meeting.

Twitter prepares for huge cull of inactive users.

Google fires four employees at center of worker organization efforts.

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