Smoke rises after air strikes on rebel-controlled besieged eastern Aleppo, Syria December 5, 2016. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki
Reuters: Russia says to start talks with U.S. on Aleppo rebel withdrawal
The Russian government said on Monday it would start talks with Washington on a rebel withdrawal from Aleppo this week as Russian-backed Syrian forces fought to seize more territory from rebels who are struggling to avoid a major defeat.
The latest army attack, which saw fierce clashes around the Old City, aims to cut off another area of rebel control in eastern Aleppo and tighten the noose on opposition-held districts where tens of thousands of people are trapped.
Advances in recent weeks have brought Damascus, backed militarily by Russia, Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah, closer to recapturing Syria's second largest city before the nearly six-year war and a prize long sought by President Bashar al-Assad.
The rebels are now reduced to an area just kilometers across.
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MIDDLE EAST
Status of main battle fronts in Iraq and Syria.
Army advances in Aleppo as Russia blocks UN truce plan.
Air strikes kill 73 in rebel-held Idlib province: war monitor.
Russia, China veto UNSC resolution on Aleppo ceasefire.
2 Russian paramedics killed, 1 gravely injured in militant attack on hospital in Aleppo – MoD. Second Russian female doctor dies of wounds after Aleppo shelling — ministry.
Aleppo tweeting girl Bana Alabed 'is safe'.
West Mosul shelled as Iraq steps up fight against Islamic State.
ISIS vows ‘victory’ in Iraq and Syria: Islamic State fighters urged ‘not to flee’ by new spokesperson.
Mosul residents 'won't leave' despite dire conditions.
Qaeda militants blow up Yemen gas export pipeline: local officials.
Erdogan calls for protection of Turkish Lira during crisis.
Netanyahu to discuss 'bad' Iran deal with Trump, Kerry stresses settlements. Kerry takes harsh tone on Israel, suggests opening for action at UN.
Kerry says Iran nuclear deal has made world safer, rejecting Trump criticism.
ASIA
U.S. seeks to reassure Beijing after Trump call with Taiwan leader.
Afghan President urges Pakistan to spend aid money on fighting terrorism.
Rohingya in Rakhine state suffer government retaliation.
Fiji's police and military using torture with 'near impunity', Amnesty says.
New Zealand prime minister John Key resigns.
A new president for Uzbekistan.
Philippine vice president quits Cabinet in tiff with Duterte.
Pakistan hotel fire: Eleven killed at Karachi's Regent Plaza.
Pearl Harbour: Shinzo Abe to become first Japanese prime minister to visit site of 1941 attack.
AFRICA
Isis loses control of Libyan city of Sirte. Libyan pro-government forces say they have seized IS-held Sirte.
Several dead in DR Congo clashes.
U.S. worries about spiraling violence in South Sudan: State Department.
Egypt advisory council says Red Sea islands should remain Egyptian.
UN inquiry into CAR abuse claims identifies 41 troops as suspects.
Fake US embassy in Ghana shut down after 10 years issuing visas.
Nairobi striking doctors tear-gassed as patients 'walk out'.
EUROPE
Italy PM Matteo Renzi delays resignation until budget is passed. Renzi due to formally submit resignation as Italy ponders what next. Italian president asks PM Matteo Renzi to delay resignation until after budget.
Italy faces political, economic uncertainty after referendum.
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls announces presidential bid. French Prime Minister Manuel Valls resigns; announces bid for presidential election. French PM Valls launches presidential bid, quits government.
Austrians roundly reject far right in presidential election.
Trial of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic enters final stage.
Russia's arms sales rising while America's drop.
Ukraine court whacks Russia's Gazprom with mega lawsuit.
Brexit: UK Government begins legal fight against ruling that could derail Theresa May's EU exit strategy.
Greece central bank chief wants more debt relief.
Afghan's murder-rape arrest reignites Germany refugee debate.
AMERICAS
Suspense builds over Trump secretary of state search.
Al Gore meets Donald Trump and Ivanka for climate talks. Trump nominates Carson to lead U.S. housing, urban policy.
Peru's ex-leader Fujimori leaves prison for brain scan.
UN ‘concerned’ about increase in murders of Colombia community leaders.
Venezuela is printing a 20,000 bolivar note.
Standing Rock Protest: Trump to review Dakota pipeline ruling.
Death toll climbs to 36 in Oakland warehouse fire.
Snowden does not expect pardon from Obama.
Cemetery bearing Fidel Castro's ashes opens to public.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State identifies Abi al-Hassan al-Muhajer as new spokesman.
Islamic State urges supporters to stage new wave of attacks.
White House: 9/11 law permits US attacks on extremists.
GOP senator calls on Obama to halt Guantanamo detainee transfers.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Dow Industrials close at fresh record.
Oil retreats on doubts OPEC cuts can ease glut.
Amazon working on several grocery-store formats, could open more than 2,000 locations.
2 comments:
I wonder how many foriegn "advisors" remain in the pocket. It will be embarrassing to have them captured and spill their guts as to who they were working for and who they were "advising". I wonder if that is why the US Marine carrier suddenly entered that end of the Mediterranean through the Suez? Is Kerry really negotiating a quiet extraction?
Aleppo isn't the only place worth checking out for foreigners.
Definitely worth looking into.
http://dan-news.info/en/world-en/canadian-mercenary-of-kiev-special-task-forces-killed-as-ukraine-attacks-dpr-positions.html
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