Reuters: Obama sends more forces to Syria to build on gains over Islamic State
President Barack Obama announced on Monday the biggest expansion of U.S. ground troops in Syria since the civil war there began, saying he would dispatch 250 special forces soldiers to help local militia to build on successes against Islamic State.
The new deployment increases U.S. forces in Syria six-fold to about 300. While the total U.S. ground force is still small by comparison to other American deployments, defense experts said it could help shift the momentum in Syria by giving more Syrian fighters on the ground access to U.S. close air support.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yemeni troops, backed by United Arab Emirates, take city from Al Qaeda. Yemeni troops retake Al-Qaeda port city stronghold. Mukalla offensive kills 800-plus militants, Saudi Yemen coalition says.
Obama says new US troops in Syria will be essential. Syria conflict: Obama to deploy 250 more special forces troops.
At least 60 killed in Aleppo violence in past three days, monitor says.
Car bomb near Damascus kills at least six: monitor.
Car bomb in eastern Baghdad kills at least 11, sources say.
Iraqi military freezes civilians' return to Ramadi over mine deaths.
Kurdish PKK warns Turkey of long fight for freedom.
Turkey says it has deported 3,300 suspected jihadi fighters.
Saudi Arabia agrees plans to move away from oil profits.
Iran in talks with Russia on heavy water sales.
ASIA
Obama dismisses North Korea proposal on halting nuke tests.
UN Security Council condemns North Korean missile test.
Afghan president calls on Pakistan to battle Taliban.
Pakistan arrests prominent al-Qaida financier.
Philippines moves to rescue hostages amid beheading threat.
Bangladesh tightens security at gas field after militant threat.
Japan says China's maritime expansion making the world 'greatly worried'.
China to build up atoll in contested South China Sea, source says.
China’s Xi warns against religious infiltration from abroad.
Military parades, dawn services as ANZAC Day commemorated.
AFRICA
Egyptian President Sisi in warning over anti-government protests. Egyptian police mass to counter anger over Red Sea islands.
Italy says NATO three months from Libya naval mission. British ground troops could go to Libya, says Philip Hammond.
U.S. accuses South Sudan sides of blocking peace, warns over support.
US to dial back peace efforts in South Sudan.
Somalia, AU mull security strategy to thwart terror threats.
Burundi general shot dead dropping child off at school.
Equatorial Guinea election expected to extend president's 37-year rule.
EUROPE
Obama: Europe, NATO can do more to fight Islamic State.
Obama: Strong, united Europe ‘a necessity for the world’.
Obama: Russia sanctions must remain until Moscow complies with Minsk deal.
Austrian far-right party wins first round of presidential election.
Serbia's PM wins election in endorsement of pro-EU policy.
Turkish embassy wants Swedish channel to withdraw film on Armenian genocide.
30 years after Chernobyl disaster, containment is nearing completion.
AMERICAS
Ted Cruz, John Kasich join forces to stop Donald Trump. Cruz, Kasich campaign announce collaboration to deny Trump delegates.
Exclusive: Large majority of Senate pushes Obama to boost Israel aid.
Mexico police under gun attack in Acapulco.
Mexico hampered probe into apparent student massacre, panel says. Missing Mexican students suffered a night of ‘terror,’ investigators say.
Brazil corruption: $125m of dirty money 'repatriated' in 2015.
Haiti says election could drag on for months, protests grow. Haiti election: Thousands protest over missed deadline.
Ecuador declares national mourning as quake death toll rises to 646.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Cash-strapped ISIS offers $50 a month to fighters — but more if they own sex slaves.
Release of classified pages on foreign 9/11 support imminent.
Blacklisted terrorism financiers still active on social media.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Cheap oil shaved $390 billion from mideast economies in 2015, IMF says.
Oil resumes rise after brief pause.
USA Today owner Gannett bids for LA Times publisher Tribune.
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