Iraq parliament. REUTERS
Kurds, Sunnis Walk Out of Iraq’s First Parliament Session -- Rudaw
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Sunnis and Kurds walked out of the Iraqi Parliament’s first session on Tuesday, jeopardizing efforts at putting together a unity government to confront a jihadi-led offensive that threatens to rip Iraq apart.
The Parliament had convened as pressure mounted on the Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to step down amid a crisis that has seen jihadi-led insurgents capture much of northern Iraq.
The legislators had convened for the first time since April 30 elections in which Maliki and his State of Law coalition won many votes, and as the country struggles to deal with Sunni insurgents led by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), who have captured entire cities over the past three weeks and vow to march on Baghdad.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Saudi king names new intelligence chief, appoints former spy head as adviser and envoy.
ASIA
Afghan election result delayed as fraud dispute deepens.
Japan's Cabinet approves larger military role. 'Stop war': Thousands protest in Japan over military expansion law change.
China says Japan should respect concerns on military.
China's Xi heads to Seoul with North Korea on his mind.
Japan, North Korea hold talks over missing Japanese.
Thousands stage Hong Kong pro-democracy march.
New Zealand wants Malaysia to act against diplomat over sex charge.
AFRICA
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Clashes between Uganda army, CAR gunmen kill at least 17. Uganda clashes with Central Africa Republic's Seleka rebels.
Car bomb explodes at market in northeast Nigeria. Dozens reported killed by car bomb in Nigeria.
U.N. peacekeeper killed, 6 others injured in Mali blast.
Nigeria makes 1st arrest in girls' abductions.
South Africa renews apartheid land claims process.
South Africa hit by engineering strike.
EUROPE
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Russia says Kiev must renew ceasefire, end military operation.
EU not ready to immediately impose new sanctions on Russia: diplomats.
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French police detain ex-president Sarkozy. French ex-President Sarkozy held over influence claims.
Eurozone unemployment remains high as economy lags.
European court upholds French ban on face veils.
NSA leaker Edward Snowden 'applies to extend asylum in Russia for another year'.
AMERICAS
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Ecuador lawmakers propose unlimited presidential terms.
Argentina-Brazil rivalry too hot for Latin American Brotherhood.
Cuba seeks 15-year sentence for Canadian businessman.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US commander fears terrorism spillover in Europe.
Anti-terrorism laws 'hinder aid operations'.
How Boko Haram is beating U.S. efforts to choke its financing.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Vatican bank's head to quit as shake-up bites, sources say.
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