Reuters: Syria peace talks near collapse as opposition declares pause
Syrian peace talks came close to collapse on Monday, with the mainstream opposition announcing a pause in talks at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, although it agreed to keep its negotiating team in the city.
The Western-backed opposition High Negotiations Committee (HNC) said in a letter to rebel fighters that government military advances meant a ceasefire was effectively over and it was calling a postponement in the talks.
Rebels, who accuse the government of breaking the ceasefire to try to recapture the northern city of Aleppo, announced an offensive of their own, launching an assault against government forces in Latakia province on the Mediterranean coast.
Opposition fighters made separate advances further east in Hama, while heavy government air strikes took place in Homs province to the south.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria rebels declare new offensive on government.
U.S., allies stage 20 strikes in Iraq, Syria against Islamic State.
Russian foreign minister says no secret talks with U.S. on Syria.
Iraq's Abadi, facing unrest, hopes anti-graft cabinet can be named in coming days.
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Jordan recalls ambassador to Iran.
Golan Heights 'forever Israeli', PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows.
Israeli military uncovers first Hamas tunnel into Israel since 2014 war.
Jerusalem bus explosion that wounded at least 21 was a terror attack, police say.
Kerry to meet Iran minister on nuclear deal, visit Egypt, Saudi.
ASIA
Manila looks to US, Japan to keep China at bay.
China must see missile defense is 'live or die' for South Korea: Seoul official.
North Korea's fifth nuclear test seen imminent, increased movements at site: Yonhap. North Korea preparing new nuclear test, says S Korea.
China lands military plane on disputed South China Sea reef.
U.S. protests China's use of military jet.
Unusual quake cluster worries Japan.
Japan quake rattles markets as factories shut; survivors queue for food.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi vows to include ethnic groups in 'democratic federal union'.
Afghan child casualties soar as urban warfare intensifies: U.N..
Flash floods in north Afghanistan kill 38 people overnight.
Australia moves toward a new election.
AFRICA
Boko Haram still a threat months after ‘technical victory’.
Boko Haram attacks soldiers in northeast Nigeria: army.
U.N. proposes options for sending police to Burundi.
Ethiopia attack: 200 people dead, 100 children missing. Ethiopia army seeks to rescue Gambella's abducted children.
Gripped by drought, Ethiopia drills for water.
More than 400 refugees 'drown in Mediterranean' after boats capsize crossing from Egypt to Italy. Italy president says hundreds appear to have died in new migrant disaster.
Libyan smuggling route grows 1 year after mass drownings.
EU nations seek ways to boost unity government in Libya.
Libya's eastern army makes further advances around Benghazi.
Riots rock Zambia's capital after suspected ritual murders.
Amnesty says Congo Republic government bombed residential areas.
South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar delays return to Juba. U.N. chief urges rival South Sudan leaders to form government soon.
Sudan asks Egypt to hold talks over disputed Halayeb area.
EUROPE
Kremlin: Putin, Poroshenko discuss jailed Ukrainian pilot, Russian soldiers.
Azerbaijan, Armenia accuse each other of ceasefire violations.
Ukraine finds Russian 'soldiers' guilty of waging war.
'Putin's Bridge' edges closer to annexed Crimea despite delays.
Russia ‘disappointed’ by Qatar oil talks after ‘last-minute demands’ from Gulf states.
Poland Foreign Minister: Russia is more dangerous than ISIS.
Brussels attacks: Thousands take to streets in anti-terror march.
Georgia detains six it says were trying to sell uranium.
Russia Putin: Kremlin spokesman Peskov explains riches.
After Iceland's PM steps down, president says to run for sixth term.
AMERICAS
Ecuador quake toll rises to 350; rebuilding to cost billions. Death toll from Ecuador quake rises to 350: AP.
Ecuador earthquake: Rubble combed as death toll soars. Ecuador earthquake: Desperate search for survivors as deaths rise. In quake-devastated Ecuador, loss piles up amid the rubble.
In crushing defeat, Brazil's Rousseff moves close to impeachment.
Brazil markets set to rally after Congress backs impeachment.
U.S. top court appears unlikely to revive Obama immigration plan.
Sanders decries Saudi Arabia support of fundamentalist ideology. North Korean official on Trump comments: 'Totally absurd and illogical'.
45% of Americans pay no federal income tax.
Floods hit Chilean capital, cut water to millions.
Cuba calls Obama visit 'an attack' as Communists defend ideology.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Bomb rips through Jerusalem bus, 21 wounded.
Islamic State's income drops 30 percent on lower oil, tax revenue: IHS. Cash-strapped ISIS introduces new levies to compensate for loss of oil revenue, taxpayers.
Air campaign shifts to ISIL's cash and oil.
U.S.-Kurdish raid kills senior Islamic State member in Iraq: statement.
Guantanamo Bay: Nine Yemenis released to Saudi Arabia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US stocks recover from an early slump and move higher.
Oil prices slide after freeze deal failure. Oil price dives after producers fail to agree output cap.
Media websites battle faltering ad revenue and traffic.
Japan earthquake: Toyota, Sony and Honda suspend production.
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