World News Briefs -- March 11, 2019 (Evening Edition)

Activists hold Tibetan flags during a march to mark the 60th anniversary of Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule, in Taipei, Taiwan, March 10, 2019.

VOA: Tibet Supporters Mark 60th Anniversary of Failed Uprising Against China

Sunday marks the 60th anniversary of Tibet's failed uprising against China.

The abortive mission forced the Dalai Lama, Tibet's traditional Buddhist leader, into exile in mountainous Dharamsala, in India, where he established a Tibetan government-in-exile.

He launched his campaign for a free Tibet from Dharamsala. His efforts earned him worldwide respect and fame as an adherent of non-violence.

He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

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MIDDLE EAST

Children among 22 killed in Yemen strikes over 48 hours: UN.

Dozens killed in Islamic State's final stronghold as US-backed forces close in. US-backed Syrian forces resume attacks on last ISIL enclave.

Turkish forces begin Syria patrols as part of deal with Russia.

Syria's neighbours press for help to return refugees.

Iranian president meets Iraqi leader in historic bid for 'new start'.

Recession hits Turkey for first time in 9 years ahead of key elections. Turkey falls into recession for first time in a decade.

Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel is a state 'only of the Jewish people'.

Israel president rejects Netanyahu comments about Arab citizens.

Iranian couple arrested after public marriage proposal goes viral.

ASIA

No date yet for Trump-Xi trade summit: White House.

Pakistan insists will deal 'firmly' with militants: Trump advisor.

State Department warns US citizens traveling to India could fall victim to terrorism or sexual assault.

UN envoy fears 'new crisis' for Rohingya Muslims if moved to remote Bangladesh island. UN warns Bangladesh of 'new crisis' over Rohingya relocation plan.

Some time may pass before a third North Korea summit, says Trump adviser John Bolton.

Indonesian woman charged over murder of Kim Jong-un's half-brother freed after charge dropped.

Rallies in India mark 60 years of Tibet uprising.

India announces seven dates for world's largest election as patriotism soars after Pakistan strike. India announces general election from April 11, results on May 23.

China database lists 'breedready' status of 1.8 million women.

New Zealand measles outbreak sparks delivery of thousands of MMR vaccines to South Island.

AFRICA

Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika drops bid for fifth term.

Chad says 400 rebels lay down arms.

Sudan parliament cuts state of emergency to six months.

Ethiopian Airlines plane crash: No survivors among 157 on board.

Ethiopian Airlines crash: Flight recorders found at crash site.

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika returns to Algeria amid protests.

Anti-Bouteflika strikes shut down Algeria's capital.

Egypt army says 46 fighters and three soldiers killed in Sinai.

Rwanda and Uganda ratchet up war of words.

UN chief proposes cutting DRCongo force.

UN conference opens in Nairobi day after Ethiopian Airlines crash.

EUROPE

US warns Germany a Huawei deal could hurt intelligence sharing.

Brexit: May heads to Strasbourg for last-ditch talks with EU.

UK PM: Brexit vote to proceed as planned. MPs to vote on May's Brexit deal in second meaningful vote.

Brexit sees financial firms fleeing Britain to the EU.

Estonian PM invites far-right to join cabinet.

Washington is preparing sanctions against Nord Stream 2 – Report.

Russians rally for internet freedom.

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte ignores US warnings and pushes for closer cooperation with China’s belt and road plan.

AMERICAS

Pelosi says she's opposed to impeaching Trump: 'He's just not worth it'.

Funding caps, border wall set stage for defense budget battle.

Trump releases budget calling for 5 percent cuts in domestic spending.

Read Trump's budget proposal.

Over 2,000 migrants quarantined in US detention centers amid mumps outbreaks: report.

Here’s Trump FY20 budget. It’s about to get shredded.

Venezuela power cut: Lootings as desperation grows.

Venezuela blackout has killed 21 people, opposition leaders say.

Colombia plane crash 'kills 12' near Villavicencio.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

UN warns against stigmatising 'caliphate' children.

Taliban head Mullah Omar 'hid in Afghanistan,' not Pakistan as CIA believed.

GOP rep: ISIS 'absolutely not' defeated as a movement.

Bolton: 'The ISIS threat will remain'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise the most since January, Dow shakes off Boeing declines.

Oil prices rise as Saudis curb exports.

Multiple nations ground newest 737 aircraft after second deadly crash.

Ethiopian Airlines crash: Boeing faces safety questions over 737 Max 8 jets.

Boeing stock drops most in two decades after 2nd crash of its popular 737 passenger jet.

Yi Gang: U.S., China reach 'consensus' on key issues in trade talks.

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