U.S. Considers Air Strikes, Action With Iran Tho Halt Iraq Rebels -- Reuters
(Reuters) - The United States said it could launch air strikes and act jointly with its arch-enemy Iran to support the Iraqi government, after a rampage by Sunni Islamist insurgents across Iraq that has scrambled alliances in the Middle East.
Militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant have routed Baghdad's army and seized the north of the country in the past week, threatening to dismember Iraq and unleash all-out sectarian warfare with no regard for national borders.
The fighters have been joined by other armed Sunni groups who oppose what they say is oppression by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, a Shi'ite.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq conflict: Militants 'seize' city of Tal Afar.
Seconds before the slaughter: Global horror at images of Iraqi army deserters who were rounded up at gunpoint, herded into lorries and shot dead by masked ISIS fanatics. Photos released of Iraq 'mass execution'.
Iraqi Christians flee homes amid militant push.
Jihadist expansion in Iraq puts Persian Gulf states in a tight spot.
U.S. open to working with Iran to stop Iraqi militants: John Kerry.
Barrel bomb attacks in Syria's Aleppo kill 25 -monitoring group.
Israel raids West Bank, 150 Palestinians arrested in search for missing teens. Netanyahu says three were taken by Hamas. Palestinian President Abbas condemns kidnapping of Israeli teens.
ASIA
Pakistan military says 105 killed in airstrikes on Taliban and other militants’ hideouts. Pakistani military advances against Taliban positions; militants warn of retaliation. Pakistan begins long-awaited offensive to root out militants from border region.
Sri Lanka Muslims killed in Aluthgama clashes with Buddhists. Muslims killed in Sri Lanka mob attacks. Sri Lanka extends curfew after anti-Muslim violence.
Afghans tally votes in landmark Presidential runoff election. Abdullah says fraud gave his rival a million vote lead in Afghan vote.
China executes 13 people for "terrorist" attacks in Xinjiang.
Philippines calls for freeze on actions in South China Sea.
Malaysia, families mark 100 days since flight went missing.
AFRICA
Suspected Al-Shabab gunmen kill dozens in Kenya. Kenya attack: Mpeketoni near Lamu hit by al-Shabab raid. Al-Shabab claims deadly Kenya attack.
At least 22 killed in attack on northeast Nigerian village: police.
Mali's armed groups accept dialogue plan.
South Sudan crisis threatens 'loss of a generation of children and youth'.
India's Modi secures support from Bhutan in neighborhood push.
Egyptian PM to launch new government after Sisi's election.
Tunisia eyes autumn elections to anchor democracy.
EUROPE
Ukraine crisis: Russia halts gas supplies to Kiev. Russia cuts gas supply to Ukraine.
Gazprom puts Ukraine on gas prepayment plan after ‘chronic’ failure to pay debt.
European consumers to receive Russian gas in full volume - Gazprom.
Ukrainian diplomat uses swear word for Putin, delighting protesters and angering Moscow. Ukrainian foreign minister’s remarks ‘inadequate’ - Medvedev.
Polish leaders try to limit damage in new scandal.
Spain arrests eight in 'ISIS cell'.
SNP publishes first draft of Scottish constitution.
AMERICAS
Colombia's Santos re-elected, tells rebels it's time for peace. Colombia vote: Santos re-elected as president. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos wins second term.
Brazil opposition appoints Neves to challenge Rousseff.
Argentina dealt double blow over bondholder fight.
Border agent laments gang members entering U.S.: ‘Why are we letting him in here?
US federal tax revenues set record through May; Feds still running $436B deficit.
Foreign holdings of US Treasury debt increase.
IMF cuts US growth forecast as it urges minimum wage hike.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIS 'greatest national security threat since 9/11,' lawmakers warn.
'Foreign Legion' in Iraq and Syria may bring jihad to West.
Jihad supporters arrested in Spain, Germany.
Fighting terrorism with more money (NYT Editorial).
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil gains on Iraqi violence; bonds steady on safety bid.
Greenpeace loses £3m in currency speculation.
Paper currency is the new gold (commentary).
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