Obama: We’re Not Sending American Troops Back to Iraq -- Time
President Barack Obama said Friday that the U.S. will not be sending troops to Iraq as militant Sunni extremists march toward Baghdad. The response from the White House comes amid fierce Republican criticism over the Administration's 2011 withdrawal
President Barack Obama said Friday he is still weighing “selective actions” by the American military in Iraq to slow Sunni extremist fighters marching towards Baghdad, warning the insurgents “could pose a threat eventually to American interests as well.”
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran sends forces to Iraq as ISIS militants press forward, official says; Iran says not.
Pentagon cannot confirm Iranian special forces in Iraq.
Facebook, YouTube blocked in Iraq amid increasing violence.
Insurgents seize two more Iraqi towns, Obama threatens air strikes. Two more towns fall to armed fighters in Iraq.
Iraq crisis: Shia volunteers confront Sunni insurgents in Samarra.
Sickening footage emerges of ISIS shooting dead motorists and pedestrians in random drive-bys: UN confirms jihadists' summary executions in Iraq.
Iraqi Shiite cleric issues call to arms.
UN: 800,000 Iraq refugees from fighting this year.
Hundreds killed in Islamist militant advance in Iraq: U.N..
Major players in the Iraq conflict.
Yemeni attack kills four suspected al-Qaeda militants: state news agency.
Israeli soldiers search for 3 missing teens in West Bank, extremist group claims responsibility: reports.
Building nuclear weapon would take years, not months, Iran says in report.
ASIA
Afghans prepare to vote again: Abdullah vs. Ghani.
Winner of Afghan election faces tough fight with Taliban.
China says will never send military to oil rig spat with Vietnam.
Japan and China trade insults over latest East China Sea encounter.
Thai junta chief promises interim government just months away.
Myanmar-Bangladesh to tighten border security.
South Korea cabinet reshuffle after ferry deaths.
AFRICA
U.N. peacekeepers need to expand further in Mali's north: U.N.'s Ban.
Mauritanian group issues Facebook threat against female activist: U.N..
Egypt asks YouTube to remove Cairo sexual assault video.
Troops gather at Congo-Rwanda border after clashes.
Africa and West pledge more support in war against Boko Haram.
Nigeria military studies Sri Lankan tactics for use against Boko Haram.
Somalia's al-Shabab militants impose dress code.
Some abducted schoolgirls may never return: Nigerian ex-president.
Tunisian police kill two Islamist militants near Algerian border.
South Africa outlook downgraded by Fitch.
Dressed for cycling, Egypt's Sisi calls for help on fuel subsidies.
EUROPE
Ukraine gas cut-off near as Russia protests border breach. Ukrainian APC with troops breaches Russian border.
Ukraine prepares for gas cuts as Russia stands firm.
Ukrainian troops regain port city of Mariupol. Ukraine launches dawn raid on rebel-held Mariupol.
Ukraine slams ‘Russian tanks’ incursion.
Ukraine suggests compromise gas price in row with Russia.
Rasmussen sees no role for NATO in Iraq.
UK rules out taking military action in Iraq.
Russia warns Sweden and Finland against NATO membership.
Mayor of Venice resigns after corruption inquiry.
Pope defends predecessor Pius against Holocaust charges.
AMERICAS
Liberals win majority in Ontario, Canada.
Nasty campaign done, Colombia vote hinges on peace.
World Cup 2014 kicks off in Brazil amid parties, protests.
US Feds plead for babysitters to help with illegal flow of children from Central America.
For war-weary rebels, Colombia invites defections with comforts and kindness.
Venezuela prices rise most this year as industry stalls.
Jamaica to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Sgt Bowe Bergdahl in a 'stable' condition in Texas hospital. Bergdahl back in the US to continue recuperation.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Baghdadi, a brutal contender for bin Laden’s mantle, emerges in Iraq.
Britons are heading to Iraq to join ISIS militants in their HUNDREDS amid fears 'they could bring terror to the UK'.
U.S. quietly moves detainees out of secretive Afghanistan prison.
Somali-Americans join anti-government fight in Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Supreme Court says Coca-Cola can be sued over juice drink label.
'Exceptional' 122.52 carat blue diamond found in South African mine expected to smash £20 million world record set in 2010.
Iraq conflict sparks oil price rise.
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