Mosul Falls To Militants, Iraqi Forces Flee Northern City -- Reuters
(Reuters) - An al Qaeda splinter group seized control of the Iraqi city of Mosul on Tuesday, putting security forces to flight in a spectacular show of strength against the Shi'ite-led Baghdad government.
The capture of the northern city of 2 million by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Sunni Muslims waging sectarian war on both sides of the Iraqi-Syrian frontier - complements ISIL's grip on key western towns and followed four days of heavy fighting in Mosul and the border province of Nineveh around it.
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MIDDLE EAST
Militants overrun most of major Iraqi city. Sunni militants drive Iraqi army out of Mosul. Iraqi PM calls for state of emergency after gunmen storm Mosul city. State of emergency: ISIS militants overrun Iraq city of 1.8mn, free 2,500 prisoners.
Assad tops list of Syria war crimes suspects handed to ICC: former prosecutor.
Syrian rebel infighting kills at least 630 in east.
France says Iran talks 'hitting a wall'; July deadline in doubt.
Iran claims oil output can hit 4mbpd 'in less than 3 months'.
Saudis imprison dozens on terrorism charges.
Israeli parliament votes on new President to succeed Peres. Israel chooses veteran hard-liner as president.
After failed peace talks, Israel divided.
Palestinian reconciliation pact threatened by disunity.
ASIA
Pakistan Taliban claims second Karachi attack. More violence erupts near Pakistan's busiest airport; Taliban vows 'full-out war'.
Pakistan air strikes 'kill 15 militants'.
Five U.S. troops killed in Afghan friendly-fire incident.
Afghans worry as U.S. spending boom comes to an end.
Vietnam wants larger US role in dispute with China.
Tensions mount over security talks in Japan.
China pushes assimilation to calm Xinjiang unrest.
Shout of 'murderer' goes up in packed court as Korea ferry crew face trial.
AFRICA
Libyan renegade general agrees to ceasefire during June 25 election.
DR Congo minerals: Most mines 'conflict free' since US law.
Egypt's Sisi tells Interior Minister to fight sexual harassment.
Central African Republic bans texts.
Malian armed groups agree to talk peace.
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attack Cameroon village.
Now Boko Haram militants 'kidnap up to 40 young mothers near to the village where 250 schoolgirls were seized'.
South Sudan: Women raped under the noses of UN forces.
Kenya cleric Sheikh Mohammed Idris shot dead in Mombasa.
South African mine strike talks deadlocked.
EUROPE
NATO chief hopes for summit pledge to raise defense spending.
Ukraine says repulses separatist mortar attacks.
Ukraine to create humanitarian corridors in east. Ukrainian President orders corridors to help civilians leave east.
Ukraine orders police deployment in east.
Ukraine-Russia gas-pricing dispute persists.
Lavrov: Russia won’t sanction Ukraine if Kiev signs association agreement with EU. Lavrov says dialogue needed in Ukraine regardless of differences.
Bulgaria's ruling party leader calls for July election.
Defying Russian warnings, Moldova and Georgia head for EU pact.
Kosovo opposition says uniting, may thwart Thaci's bid for new term.
AMERICAS
Colombia government in preliminary peace talks with ELN rebels. Colombia, No. 2 rebel group announce peace process.
Brazil ready to finally get World Cup underway.
Brazil braces for uneasy start to World Cup as strikers' protests hit São Paulo.
Despite protests, World Cup excitement building in Brazil.
Sao Paulo metro strike suspended for two days. Subway strike suspended in Sao Paulo, may hit Rio.
Border agents warn of ‘chicken pox, MRSA staph’ from illegal child crossings.
US OKs commercial drone flights over land.
Venezuelan prostitutes earn more selling dollars than sex.
Argentine Vice-President Boudou questioned by judge.
Hillary Clinton says Benghazi probes won't deter possible White House bid.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
New jihadi recruitment tool: militants' Instagram accounts.
Russia’s security service eliminates 130 terrorists, prevents six attacks.
Counter-terrorism: The deal with the devil that terrifies Asia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Videos may make up 84 percent of internet traffic by 2018: Cisco.
OPEC nations see no reason to alter oil output ceiling.
Oil prices rise before OPEC meeting.
Buffett ready to double $15 billion solar, wind bet.
Donald Sterling says LA Clippers not for sale.
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