World News Briefs -- February 10, 2017

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a ceremony marking the anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, in Tehran, Iran February 10, 2017. President.ir/Handout via REUTERS

Reuters: Hundreds of thousands rally in Iran against Trump, chant 'Death to America': TV

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied on Friday to swear allegiance to their clerical leaders and reject U.S. President Donald Trump's warning that he had put the Islamic Republic "on notice", state TV reported.

On the anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution that toppled the U.S.-backed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, marchers including hundreds of military personnel and policemen streamed towards Tehran's Azadi (Freedom) Square for the main event.

They carried "Death to America" banners and effigies of Trump while a military police band played traditional Iranian revolutionary songs.

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MIDDLE EAST

Kremlin: Turkey gave target for mistaken Syria strike.

Russia halted Syrian army, rebel clash in northern Syria: sources.

Displaced Syrians stuck in limbo at Idlib's Taiba camp.

Assad says US troops welcome in Syria to fight 'terrorism'.

Turkey's Erdogan approves referendum on increasing powers to presidency. Turkey's Erdoğan paves way for April vote on consolidation of power.

CIA chief's Ankara visit sparks hope of reset in bilateral relations.

Rouhani warns Iran will not be bullied as thousands march in Tehran. Hundreds of thousands rally in Iran against Trump, chant 'Death to America': TV.

Palestinians ask Israeli court to reject land grab law.

ASIA

Afghan Defense Ministry backs calls to bring in more foreign troops.

U.S., China military planes come inadvertently close over South China Sea.

Taiwan says it aims to keep strong ties with U.S., China.

Japanese PM looks to win Trump's trust in White House talks.

Indonesia urges 'significant steps' on Rohingya Muslims issue.

China January exports rise 7.9%, beating forecasts.

Farewell Spit: More than 400 whales stranded on New Zealand beach, majority reported dead.

AFRICA

Islamic State shifts to Libya's desert valleys after Sirte defeat.

Boko Haram ambush 'kills eight soldiers' in NE Nigeria. Boko Haram kills 7 new Army recruits, abducts female soldier.

South African opposition seeks court order to bar military from parliament. Brawls break out in South African parliament after denunciation of Zuma.

West African force in Gambia to be reduced to 500 soldiers from 7,000.

UN says South Sudan national dialogue could be undermined by violence.

War criminal Charles Taylor 'phones allies from Durham prison'.

Kenya's Uhuru Kenyatta declares drought a national disaster.

EUROPE

Putin says he’s ready to meet Trump in Slovenian capital.

NATO offers unanimous support for Ukraine amid renewed violence.

Merkel to meet US Vice President Pence at 'critical' Munich Security Conference.

Hungary to detain refugees in container camps on border.

Greece hopeful of imminent EU debt deal despite German warning.

Russia suspected over hacking attack on Italian foreign ministry.

Paris to construct $22M permanent barrier around Eiffel Tower.

French police arrest teen girl, 3 others in suspected terror plot.

AMERICAS

Trump border 'wall' to cost $21.6 billion, take 3.5 years to build: internal report.

Mexico preparing for uptick in deportations.

Brazil threatens striking police with prosecution as death toll tops 120.

Arrest warrant for Peru ex-president Toledo over bribery claims. Court orders arrest of ex-president Alejandro Toledo.

Panama's President Varela accused of accepting Odebrecht donations.

For Farc rebels, peace deal brings baby boom after 52 years of pregnancy ban.

Investigators probing plane that got too close to Air Force One, sources say.

Canada town feels burden of refugees crossing US border.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Foiled France terror plot appears ISIS-inspired, source says.

Assad says 'terrorists' hiding among Syrian refugees.

Al-Qaeda in Yemen seen stronger than ever as war wears on.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Exclusive: OPEC figures show over 90 pct compliance with supply cut - sources.

UAW says it will greet Tesla workers with 'open arms'.

Universal Music in private Prince songs deal.

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