14 july 2017 international news

Here are some of the top international news stories from July 14, 2017:

  1. North Korea Tests Intercontinental Ballistic Missile: North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that flew over Japan, prompting widespread condemnation and a warning from the United States that it was "a threat to our allies and partners".

  2. UK Parliament Rejects Theresa May's Brexit Plan: The UK Parliament rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan, dealing a major blow to her government and raising concerns about the country's exit from the European Union.

  3. Turkey Detains Over 1,000 Military Personnel: Turkish authorities detained over 1,000 military personnel, including high-ranking officers, as part of a purge following a failed coup attempt in 2016.

  4. South Africa's Zuma Survives No-Confidence Vote: South African President Jacob Zuma survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament, despite widespread calls for his resignation over corruption allegations.

  5. Russia and China Sign $400 Billion Gas Deal: Russia and China signed a $400 billion gas deal, marking a major boost for the Russian economy and a significant increase in energy cooperation between the two countries.

  6. Philippines' Duterte Threatens to Quit International Criminal Court: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to withdraw his country from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the ICC launched an investigation into alleged human rights abuses in the Philippines.

  7. India and Pakistan Exchange Fire Across Border: India and Pakistan exchanged fire across the border in Kashmir, killing several soldiers and civilians, amid heightened tensions between the two countries.

  8. US and South Korea Conduct Joint Military Drills: The United States and South Korea conducted joint military drills, including a simulated attack on North Korea, in response to the North's recent missile tests.

  9. Egyptian Court Sentences 75 to Death Over 2013 Protests: An Egyptian court sentenced 75 people to death over their involvement in protests against the government in 2013, sparking widespread criticism from human rights groups.

  10. Brazil's Temer Survives Impeachment Vote: Brazilian President Michel Temer survived an impeachment vote in Congress, despite allegations of corruption and bribery.

These are just a few of the top international news stories from July 14, 2017.