Iraq Crisis: Barack Obama Sends In US Troops As Isis Insurgency Worsens -- The Guardian
* Obama authorises 275 personnel 'equipped for combat'
* White House considers special forces to advise Iraqis
* US and Iran rule out military cooperation
The Obama adminstration has ordered the urgent deployment of several hundred armed troops in and around Iraq, after the rampant insurgency in the country forced the first talks between the US and Iran over a common security interest in more than a decade.
Barack Obama discussed the crisis with national security team on Monday night after earlier notifying Congress that up to 275 troops could be sent to Iraq to provide support and security for personnel and the US embassy in Baghdad.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq conflict: Clashes on approaches to Baghdad.
Iraq rebels battle for Baquba city. Fighting northeast of Baghdad kills 44 detainees.
Iraq's Maliki defies call to reach out, accuses Saudis of 'genocide'.
Kurdish-Turkmen tension on the rise in Kirkuk.
Iraq conflict: Kurds 'will not help retake Mosul'.
Turkey imposes reporting ban on seizure of consulate staff in Iraq.
Syrian army crushes rebel push near Turkish border.
Iran, six powers seek to salvage momentum for nuclear deal.
Yemeni forces surround Sana'a mosque complex near presidential palace.
Tension in Yemen amid coup fears.
Israel detains dozens more in search for missing teens. Israel considering expelling Hamas leaders from West Bank to Gaza.
ASIA
Pakistan army in for long haul in offensive against Taliban.
Pakistan jets hit militant bomb factory: military.
Pakistan and Afghanistan discuss security amid strikes.
Sri Lanka riots prompt international concern.
Deadly clashes rock Pakistan's Lahore.
Top China diplomat to visit Vietnam in possible thaw over oil rig.
Accused South Korea ferry crew say rescue was coastguard's job.
More than 1 in 5 homes in Chinese cities are empty, survey says.
AFRICA
Al-Shabab claims new deadly attack in Kenya. 'Al Shabaab gunmen' kill 15 in overnight raid on Kenyan coastal villages just 24 hours after killing 50 in nearby Mpeketoni.
Seven million at risk of disease, hunger in South Sudan - UN.
Amnesty urges end to 'reckless shelling' in Libya.
Decay of Libyan state clears desert trail for Africans to Europe.
At least 20 killed in suspected Nigeria Boko Haram attack.
Seven die in Monrovia Ebola outbreak.
Algeria rules out military intervention in Mali.
EUROPE
Ukrainian forces, rebels clash near Russian border.
Russian troops 'returning to Ukraine border areas' weeks after withdrawing following Western pressure and one day after cutting off gas supply to the country.
Lavrov says West must influence Kiev to implement OSCE road map.
Gas transit pipeline explodes in E. Ukraine.
Ukraine denies using white phosphorus in Slaviansk.
Europe’s swollen gas reserves guard against repeat of ’06 crisis.
UK to re-open Iran embassy says Hague.
AMERICAS
US VP Biden meets Brazil leader Rousseff.
Colombia polls give President Santos 'mandate for peace'.
Argentina vows to service debt despite new legal blow. Argentina: Won't submit to 'extortion' on debt.
American cuts flights to Venezuela 79% on trapped cash.
Deadly US tornadoes strike Nebraska.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pentagon prosecutor: Guantánamo detainees in Bergdahl swap couldn’t be successfully prosecuted.
Iraqi Islamists' gains pose challenge to al Qaeda leader.
Spain holds 10 for suspected Jihadist rcruitment.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple settles $840m ebook price-fixing case.
NYTIMES: Insider trading rampant on Wall Street.
Rare British Guiana stamp set for New York auction.
Boeing-Lockheed venture eyes alternate rocket engine by 2019.
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