Battle For Iraq Refinery As U.S. Hesitates To strike -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Iraqi government forces battled Sunni rebels for control of the country's biggest refinery on Thursday as Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki waited for a U.S. response to an appeal for air strikes to beat back the threat to Baghdad.
Secretary of State John Kerry said President Barack Obama still had "all options" open to him but U.S. regional allies Turkey and Saudi Arabia echoed concern in Washington about the risk of U.S. action serving only to inflame the sectarian war.
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MIDDLE EAST
Black ISIL flag flies over Iraq’s largest oil refinery, witnesses say. Militants fly their black flags on Iraqi refinery.
Iraq's Maliki: I won't quit as condition of US strikes against Isis militants.
Decade after Iraq invasion, country's economy still in shambles.
Gulf nations struggle with Iraq militant blowback.
Kerry: US may share information with Iran.
Syrian refugees in Turkey exceed 1 million mark.
Deadlock continues at Iran-6-power nuclear talks.
Israeli troops clash with Palestinians in search for teens.
Court orders 'Erdogan coup plotters' to be freed.
ASIA
Taliban attack leaves 37 burned-out NATO fuel trucks in Afghanistan (PHOTOS). Taliban destroy dozens of NATO supply trucks in Afghanistan.
Iraq crisis raises fresh questions over Obama’s withdrawal from Afghanistan as Taliban strikes Nato post destroying trucks and sparking gun battle.
Afghan candidate calls for end to vote count; could further delay security agreement.
Tens of thousands flee Pakistan offensive.
Philippines, US to hold naval drills near disputed shoal.
US Marines linked to Australian energy security.
China jails 'New Citizens' Movement' activists.
Official: 150 Australians fighting in Syria, Iraq.
AFRICA
Boko Haram 'are snatching young boys from across border in Cameroon and forcing them to sign up to be child soldiers'.
Cameroon's military seizes war weapons.
South Sudan peace talks postponed over off-color comment.
Ebola outbreak spreads as toll reaches 337.
Kenyan police disperse protest over security concerns.
Hosni Mubarak breaks leg in jail.
Uganda TV station banned after showing president asleep in parliament.
Leader’s words about women jolt Morocco.
EUROPE
Ukrainian forces attack eastern cities after giving rebels ultimatum. Ukraine forces battle separatists after truce 'refused'. Rebels reject peace proposal from Ukraine.
Ukraine separatists vow to fight on as president unveils ceasefire plan.
No power, water and food shortages: E. Ukrainian city survives amid army shelling.
Civil war in Ukraine heads toward genocide – Kremlin.
Ukraine crisis: EU deal to be signed on 27 June.
Joe Biden vows U.S. will ‘impose further costs’ on Russia for Crimea.
Russia ready for talks with Ukraine after Kiev pays off gas debt – Energy Minister.
NATO chief: New Russian troop buildup seen near Ukraine's border.
Spain's Felipe VI promises a 'renewed monarchy' as he is sworn in as king.
AMERICAS
Obama: Iraq plan won't require vote. Barack Obama can 'bypass Congress' to deal with Iraq crisis as it emerges U.S. is already flying F-18 fighter jets on 'surveillance' missions over Middle East country.
Life inside a children’s warehouse: Border agents watch over illegals in limbo.
Mass grave containing 28 bodies discovered in eastern Mexico.
Zetas, Gulf Cartel members arrested in Mexico.
Biden voices full US support for Colombia peace process.
Argentina says next bond payment 'impossible', default looms.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIS, Inc. – Jihadists attract investors, fighters with annual reports & glossy PR.
Iraq terror supporters mock Michelle Obama: ‘#BringBackOurHumvee’.
Two US drone strikes kill at least five militants in Pakistan.
State official: Qatar keeping close eye on five from Gitmo.
Official: Squeezing intel out of Benghazi suspect won't be easy.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Harley-Davidson invites public to test electric motorbike.
GM emails show more unheeded warnings about ignition defects.
Facebook website returns to service after crash.
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