CNN: Saudi Arabia-Iran row spreads to other nations(CNN)The fallout of Saudi Arabia's execution of a Shiite cleric is spreading beyond a spat between the Saudis and Iranians, as other Middle East nations choose sides and world powers Russia and China weigh in.
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran -- two Middle Eastern powerhouses -- have deteriorated following Riyadh's execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr Saturday.
Hours after the death sentence was carried out, protesters in Shiite-majority Iran attacked the Saudi Embassy in Tehran. The Saudis cut diplomatic relations with Iran over the attack on its embassy.
On Monday, Bahrain also announced it is severing diplomatic ties with Iran, citing Tehran's "blatant and dangerous interference" in Bahrain and other Arab countries.
MIDDLE EAST
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia to
halt flights, trade with Iran. Saudi cuts all air links with Iran:
aviation authority. Ex-CIA official:
Iran "acted responsibly" on Saudi Embassy arson.Saudi Arabia recruits
Sunni allies in row with Iran.Syrian rebel group backs
Saudi move to cut ties with Iran.Thousands protest
against Saudi Arabia in Baghdad.Middle East tensions boil as
Saudi Arabia cuts ties with Iran.Bahrain cuts
diplomatic ties with Iran. Bahrain cuts ties with Tehran as
crisis widens in Saudi-Iran split. U.S. leads 25 strikes
against Islamic State in Iraq: statement.French military says airstrikes
destroy IS missile factory.
Syria chemical arms probe found
signs of sarin gas exposure: U.N..
Sunni mosques bombed
in town south of Baghdad. Iraqi Sunni mosques attacked in
apparent retaliation for Saudi execution.Many dead in anti-PKK Turkish
military operation in southeast.Yemen imposes curfew in Aden
following deadly battle.Israeli military says homes of 2 Palestinian attackers
are demolished, sealed off.Hezbollah targets Israeli forces with
bomb, Israel shells south Lebanon.
U.N. pushes Syria, Yemen peace amid
'worrying' Saudi break with Iran.ASIA
South China Sea tensions surge as
China lands plane on artificial island.China lands test Flight
in disputed island chain.
Philippines says it opposes Chinese flight test in
newly built island in South China Sea. Philippines follows Vietnam
in opposing China's runway test.China defends test flight in South China Sea
after Vietnam objects. Attack near Kabul airport
targets U.S. convoy.India air base attack
threatens Pakistan talks, fifth gunman killed.India's Afghan consulate sees fighters repelled as
air base attack continues near India-Pakistan border. Gunfight continues near
India consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan forces besiege insurgents
near Indian consulate in Mazar.Heavy gunfire as
Indian airbase siege enters third day. Pathankot: Indian troops
search airbase for militants.Abe says summit with Putin needed
to resolve territorial row. Japan PM Shinzo Abe urges
talks for Russia peace treaty.Myanmar's Suu Kyi says peace process
will be government's priority.Sri Lanka president pledges land
for 100,000 war victims.Hong Kong angry at China
over bookseller's disappearance.Earthquake hits
India's northeast, leaves 10 dead.AFRICA
Candidates call for halt in
Central African Republic vote count.Ex-Bozize PM takes early lead
in C.Africa presidential race. Central African Republic
ex-PM Touadera leads vote count.Islamic State's Libyan 'province'
launches new offensive. Islamic State fighters
target Libyan oil port of Sidra. Islamic State clashes with guards
near Libya's Es Sider oil port.10 Egyptian soldiers
killed and wounded by Daesh in Sinai. 26 killed, 5 arrested
in a North Sinai raid: Armed Forces.Burundi police patrol center of capital
after series of blasts.Sudan opposition leader
accepts talks with government.Kenya's Garissa university reopens
after deadly al-Shabab attack.Zambia sets
presidential election to August 2016.US condemns Rwanda's Kagame
third term bid.EUROPE
Germany will re-examine arms exports to Saudi Arabia
after weekend executions.
Britain denounces Islamic State
video showing 'spies' shot.
Sweden, Denmark introduce border checks
to stem migrant flow. Migrant crisis: Sweden border checks
come into force.Merkel's Bavarian allies
reignite refugee row with call for cap.Ukraine 'confident' of success
in Russian debt lawsuit.Minsk offers help to
resolve Russia-Turkey crisis.Catalonia plunged into uncertainty
as leftwing CUP rejects Mas. Catalonia faces new election
as leftist CUP rejects Mas.EU ready to fight
Polish media law amid row over values.Charlie Hebdo condemns 'fanatics'
in attack anniversary issue. France prepares tribute
to Charlie Hebdo, Jewish shop victims.AMERICAS
U.S. says Venezuelan government interfering
in new National Assembly.Puerto Rico Governor says preparing for
legal action from creditors: CNBC.Protesters occupy Oregon wildlife refuge
as dispute over Western range flares.
Obama begins gun violence effort
that could define his last year.Hillary Clinton warns that Republicans
would 'turn back the clock' on progress.Donald Trump: Hillary Clinton
has 'caused tremendous death'.3 people held after a Mexican mayor
was killed a day after taking office.Venezuela opposition names
Henry Ramos Allup assembly head.Brazil heads for worst recession
since 1901, economists forecast.Argentina urges UK to return to
negotiating table over Falkland Islands.
Panama canal expansion to be
complete 'around May': president.Haiti vote was
marred by fraud: probe. Haiti first round vote
'stained by irregularities'.US Lawmakers notch win in
fight for global cyber laws.US survey: Nearly half of Americans
are angrier at current events.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda using Trump, Clinton, Obama, and Kerry
to recruit new militants.New 'Jihadi John'? British-sounding militant
features in new ISIS video.Isis signals business as usual,
with menacing new 'frontman'.Several Gitmo detainees
set for transfer next week: reports.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil down; China, Wall Street tumble
erase early rally on Middle East.Wall Street begins year sharply lower
after China selloff.VW sued by U.S. in
diesel emissions scandal. US sues VW for at least $20 bn
over emissions cheating.Chinese markets suspended
as shares plunge. China sell-off leads to a poor start
for world stocks in 2016.Financial markets
hit by global unease.Mark Zuckerberg to build AI
to help at home and work.
