Reuters: U.S.-backed Syrian militias not preparing assault on Islamic State capital: spokesman
U.S.-backed Syrian militias are not preparing an assault on Islamic State's de facto Syrian capital of Raqqa at present, a militia spokesman said, indicating the limited scope of a new offensive in nearby areas where fighting raged on Wednesday.
Movements by the fighters in the U.S.-backed Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) alliance, and leaflets dropped on Raqqa urging its citizens to leave had given rise to speculation that they were about to attack the city.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S.-backed group launches offensive north of ISIS capital in Syria.
Concerns grow about abuses, war crimes in Syria.
Top Shi'ite cleric urges restraint in assault on Iraq's Falluja.
U.S. leads 17 strikes against Islamic State: statement.
Yemeni officials: Airstrike kills 11 from same family.
In Iran, dividends of nuclear deal are slow to appear.
Netanyahu clinches deal to bring far-right Lieberman into Israeli governing coalition. Avigdor Lieberman named as Israel's defence minister.
ASIA
Afghan Taliban announce successor to Mullah Mansour.
Pakistan Army tells US it is concerned over drone strike.
Pakistan: DNA tests to confirm Taliban leaders death.
Taliban bomber hits court minibus in Kabul, killing 11.
New Vietnam PM says won't pursue military buildup in South China Sea.
Chinese harassment of Philippine fishermen in disputed South China Sea eases.
Criticism of Taiwan's 'single' President Tsai Ing-wen sparks anger in China.
Japan PM protests against Okinawa incident at summit with Obama.
AFRICA
Kenya military: 21 al-Shabab militants killed in ambush.
Kenya refugee camps: Somalia president warns against closure. Kenya tells UK to resettle Somali refugees living in Dadaab.
EU naval force can train Libyan coastguard in 14 weeks: admiral.
Activists hope Mauritania court rulings signal 'beginning of the end' for slavery.
Retired Burundian officer killed amid tension over presidency.
Zimbabwe: Youth march in support of Mugabe.
More than half of Malawi's population need food relief - minister.
EUROPE
Eurozone ministers reach agreement on bailout for Greece. Greece bailout: Eurozone deal unlocks €10.3bn.
Ukraine's army suffers bloodiest day of casualties in a year.
Ukraine's Poroshenko vows to win back Crimea, separatist east.
Moscow frees Ukraine pilot in swap for Russians held in conflict. Nadiya Savchenko: Russia frees Ukraine servicewoman.
Moscow to respond to NATO buildup near Russian border – Foreign Minister.
Merkel presents new refugee integration law as 'milestone'.
French riot police use water cannon to break up fuel depot blockade. France uses strategic oil reserves to counter refinery blockade.
18,000 turned away from French borders for security reasons.
Brussels police chief Vandersmissen attacked by rioter.
Swedish court denies detention hearing request by Assange.
AMERICAS
Trump, Clinton win Washington state's presidential primaries.
State Dept. watchdog: Clinton violated email rules.
Protesters throw rocks, bottles at police outside Trump rally in New Mexico.
Brazil's acting president wins deficit plan victory.
Brazil top court accepts plea deal by ex-senator linked to top politicians: paper.
Venezuela fights crisis in biggest sovereign gold sale since ’07.
Canada PM Trudeau's popularity soars.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Mullah Mansour Drone Attack: Behind-the-scenes story of how the Taliban chief was hunted down.
Lawmakers slam Saudi record on fight against terrorism.
G7 host Japan on high alert over terrorism threat, deploying up to 70,000 police across the country.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Iran-Saudi row threatens any OPEC deal, puts role in question.
Foxconn replaces '60,000 factory workers with robots'.
Netflix and Amazon face quota on EU-made content.
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