World News Briefs -- June 8, 2016 (Evening Edition)

Reuters: Dozens wounded as Papua New Guinea police fire on protesters, riots spread

Dozens of people were wounded in Papua New Guinea on Wednesday after police opened fire on a student demonstration in the capital and riots erupted across the country, but officials said earlier reports of up to four dead were incorrect.

A groundswell of political unrest in recent weeks has surged in the country, just to Australia's north, amid calls for Prime Minister Peter O'Neill to resign over corruption allegations.

Students and officials said police fired on the public and used tear gas to disperse crowds during a protest at the University of PNG's Waigani campus in Port Moresby. Protests were later reported in the PNG highland cities of Goroka and Mt. Hagen, and in Lae on the north coast.

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MIDDLE EAST

Palestinian gunmen kill 3 Israelis in Tel Aviv, 5 wounded. Three killed in Palestinian shooting attack in Tel Aviv: Israeli police. Three dead in Tel Aviv mass shooting: hospital.

Iraqi troops in southern Fallujah for first time in 2 years. Iraqi forces say making progress vs Islamic State inside Falluja.

U.N. says 90,000 civilians could be trapped in Iraq's Falluja.

'Islamic State' loses ground in Syria and Libya.

Aleppo shelling gets worse, dozens killed — reconciliation center. Hospital shut down after government airstrikes in rebel-held Aleppo.

'Islamic State' retreats from northern Aleppo amid rebel offensives.

Iraq is pumping oil at record pace despite chaos.

Car bomb targets police station in Turkey's Mardin.

Turkey blames Kurdish militants for Istanbul car bombing.

Netanyahu invites Russia to develop Israel's gas fields.

Iran refuses to grant visas to congressmen amid nuclear deal row.

Rights groups urge U.N. to put Saudi Yemen coalition back on blacklist.

ASIA

Modi to Congress: India, US can anchor stability in Asia. Modi wants deeper U.S.-India security relationship.

Dozens reported wounded as PNG police fire on protesters, riots spread. Papua New Guinea police fire on student rally, casualties feared.

Afghan Taliban seize dozens of hostages in Kunduz. Twelve people killed, 50 kidnapped in Afghan highway attacks.

Grim sign of war, blast walls turn Afghan capital into maze.

U.S. and Beijing offer competing views on South China Sea.

In Indonesia, 'national defense' training against perceived threats.

Japan economic growth revised higher.

After outcry, Philippines' Duterte says does not condone journalist killings.

In boost to Paris climate pact, India says it aims to join this year.

China's Xinjiang Muslims 'require DNA samples' for travel documents.

No internet for Singapore public servants.

AFRICA

Libyan brigades edge closer to Islamic State stronghold of Sirte: security sources.

Chad sends 2,000 troops to Niger to fight Boko Haram. Chadian troops 'pour into Niger after Boko Haram attack.

Eritrean government systematically committed crimes against humanity. Eritrea commits crimes against humanity, UN says.

Delta Avengers reject Nigeria talks, blow up Chevron well.

South Sudan's leaders promise truth body to expose horrors of war.

UN secretary general calls for strengthening Mali mission.

EgyptAir plane resumes flight to China after bomb threat.

People-smuggling 'kingpin' Mered Medhanie extradited to Italy. Suspected human trafficking kingpin extradited from Sudan to Italy.

Kenyan president proposes MPs group to end row over electoral body.

EUROPE

Catalonia's pro-secession parliament to face confidence vote. Catalonia's pro-independence coalition breaks down.

Ahead of Brexit vote, support for EU falls across Europe.

Continue registering to vote in EU referendum, David Cameron says.

EU ministers turn wary eye on migration from North Africa.

Germany sees 55,000 asylum applications in May. Hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees' relatives expected in Germany.

Estonia says Russian plane violated airspace, Russia denies.

Austrian far-right party challenges presidential election results. Austrian far right challenges presidential poll result.

Russia denies 'state-controlled doping' allegations ahead of new footage release.

France launches smartphone app to alert people to terror attacks.

AMERICAS

Patience wears thin as Peru vote count drags on.

Poll shows majority of Brazilians want new elections.

Brazil prosecutor seeks arrest of top politicians, media report. Brazil police officer, symbol of corruption crackdown, arrested.

Sanders under pressure to quit as Democrats look to unite.

Hillary Clinton celebrates 'milestone' victory but Sanders refuses to quit. US election 2016: Clinton hails 'milestone for women'.

Obama Calls Both Democrats; Will Meet with Sanders Thursday.

Trump brushes aside judge controversy, goes after Clinton.

U.S. says it regrets Haiti vote delay at time of mounting challenges.

Guatemala 'closes its eyes' to rampant child sex trafficking: U.N..

Colombia's FARC rebels face tough move into politics after peace.

Venezuelans pick through trash for food to eat or sell.

Ex-Pablo Escobar enforcer who killed 300 seeks new career as YouTube star.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

UN: Setbacks haven't weakened Islamic State strategically.

Islamic State loses ground on fronts in Syria, Iraq.

New ISIS ‘kill’ list claims to target thousands of Americans.

Exclusive: Suspect in Kazakh shooting posted Islamic State-linked video.

FBI chief: Flirting with terrorism is a way to 'get yourself locked up'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Russia unveils new passenger plane it says will rival Boeing, Airbus.

World's wealthiest people just got 5.2% wealthier.

Russia’s oil giant just saw its profits drop 75%.

Bilderberg: still powerful but perhaps a bit more anxious this year.