World News Briefs -- November 5, 2019

Members of southern Yemeni separatist forces cheer after clashes with government troops [Fawaz Salman/Reuters]

Al Jazeera: Peace deal announced between Yemeni government, separatists

Saudi crown prince describes agreement as a crucial step towards a political solution to end Yemen's bloody war.

Yemen's internationally recognised government and UAE-backed separatists have signed a power-sharing deal to halt infighting.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the agreement between the Yemeni government and southern separatists to end a power struggle in the war-torn country's south, Saudi state TV reported on Tuesday.

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen govt, Saudi-backed separatists sign power-sharing deal.

Deadly violence continues as Iraq protests escalate.

Iraq cuts off internet as anti-government protests escalate.

Turks' support for Erdogan jumps after Syria operation, poll shows.

Iran takes another step away from nuclear deal. Iran to activate centrifuges in 4th step away from nuclear deal.

Abu Dhabi groups UAE defense firms under one roof to cut costs.

Israel's top court upholds deportation of senior HRW official.

ASIA

India out but China and Asia-Pacific partners to press on with RCEP free trade pact. India declines to join 16-nation Asia-Pacific trade pact.

China pushing code of conduct for South China Sea.

South Asia is facing an 'employment crisis': UNICEF chief.

China signals desire to bring Hong Kong under tighter control.

North Korea: US 'terrorism' report stumbling block for talks.

North Korea criticizes 'hostile policy' as U.S. diplomat visits South Korea.

Water cannons deployed in Tsim Sha Tsui as Hong Kong protesters wearing ‘V for Vendetta’ masks test new ‘flash mob’ tactic of assembling at short notice.

AFRICA

Trump calls Egypt's Sisi, backs talks on disputed dam on Nile.

Burkina Faso parliament member killed in Sahel region.

Mali president says stability at stake after deadly army base attack.

France seeks to reassure Mali of boosted support after attack, protests.

Guinean police accused of firing on mourners.

Sierra Leone diamond mine: Legal action over land grab.

Nigeria police rescue 259 'hostages' from another Islamic centre.

Liberia runs short of bank notes.

EUROPE

UK denies it's delaying release of report into Russia's alleged Brexit interference.

EU's Barnier sees difficult talks on post-Brexit trade deal.

Top EU court rules against Polish judicial reform.

Anti-police violence surges in the tough suburbs of Paris.

Alexei Navalny: Most Russians don't care about his work, poll shows.

Putin calls for Russian alternative to Wikipedia.

6 Islamic extremists deemed danger to Sweden allowed to remain in country on ‘humanitarian grounds’.

AMERICAS

Trump: US ready to 'wage war' on drug cartel 'monsters'.

No ‘foreign intervention’ needed: Mexico rejects Trump’s offer of ‘help’ with drug cartels after murder of US family.

Mexico's president under pressure over 'hugs not bullets' cartel policy.

Bolivia's Evo Morales 'unhurt' after helicopter emergency landing.

Mega-rally marks third week of Chile protests as president struggles.

Chile protests: Chileans demand new constitution amid unrest.

Chilean President Piñera 'will not resign'.

Peru judge orders 14 lawyers jailed amid Odebrecht probe.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Turkey says it captured slain ISIS leader's sister in Syria.

Turkey says arrest of ISIS leader's sister an intelligence 'gold mine'.

Twitter suspends accounts linked to Hamas, Hezbollah.

Foreign fighters transiting through Turkey could help Islamic State to regenerate, US report warns.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China ‘needs firmer US commitments on lifting tariffs’ if Donald Trump wants to seal a trade deal.

Boeing CEO won't accept bonus in wake of plane crashes.

Saudis scramble to raise cash for Aramco share sale.