Slim Chance Of Progress As Russian And Ukrainian Leaders Prepare To Meet -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Divided by mistrust and mutual recriminations, the Russian and Ukrainian leaders will hold rare talks on Tuesday that offer only a slim hope of progress towards ending five months of separatist war in Ukraine.
Since Vladimir Putin and Petro Poroshenko last met on June 6 in France, Ukraine has turned the tide of the conflict and largely encircled pro-Russian rebels holding out in two cities in the east of the former Soviet republic.
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MIDDLE EAST
Hundreds dead as Islamic State seizes Syrian air base: monitor. Islamic State captures key Syrian air base.
Syria says would work with any state to fight Islamist militants. Syria welcomes 'coordinated' international help in fighting IS.
Kidnapped American journalist freed in Syria.
Istanbul residents in violent protest over Syrian refugees: reports.
Palestinians mull Egyptian proposal for Gaza truce.
Gaza fighting rages on as new truce talks rumored. Gaza: Two die in Israeli strikes as 'new truce floated'.
In northern Iraq, Islamic State switching to terror tactics.
Attacks in Iraq kill at least 43 people.
Turkey's Erdogan, Gul face political showdown.
Iran says it downed Israeli drone over nuclear site.
Iran nuclear probe reaches deadline, no word yet on outcome.
ASIA
Myanmar opens ASEAN economic meetings.
Afghan presidential inauguration delayed with candidates deep in conflict.
Afghan vote crisis 'costing billions', says finance minister.
Vietnam envoy to visit China to seek thaw in testy ties.
China leaders discuss Hong Kong's political future.
China targets ordinary Uighurs with beards, burkas.
Macau arrests five over pro-democracy poll.
Thailand Army Chief now Prime Minister.
AFRICA
UAE, Egypt carry out airstrikes in Libya without US' consent, officials say.
Rival second Libyan assembly chooses own PM as chaos spreads.
Libya officials seek help as rifts deepen amid militia violence. Libya seeks foreign help for oilfields as rockets fired at airport.
South Sudan war monitor dies while held by rebels.
Thousands flee to Cameroon after Boko Haram attack in Nigeria.
Boko Haram declares 'Islamic state' in northern Nigeria.
Nigeria denies Boko Haram 'Caliphate' claim.
Boko Haram crisis: Nigerian troops 'flee into Cameroon'.
'Underestimated' Ebola outbreak spreads.
Congo declares Ebola outbreak in northern Equateur province.
Mozambique government, former rebels sign peace pact.
Shooter at US army base injures herself.
EUROPE
Putin to meet Poroshenko as Ukraine tensions escalate.
Ukraine early election set for October. Ukraine crisis: President calls snap vote amid fighting.
Ukraine crisis: 'Column from Russia' moves on Mariupol. Top Ukrainian official: A column of Russian tanks has entered southeastern Ukraine.
Russia plans to send second convoy. Russia plans to send second aid convoy to Ukraine.
French PM Manuel Valls cabinet falls amid economy row. Hollande orders new French government.
Final TV showdown in Scotland's independence debate looms before vote. Final TV debate looms before Scotland's independence vote.
Iceland removes ban on air traffic over rumbling volcano.
Merkel backs Spain economy minister de Guindos to lead Eurogroup.
Eurozone crisis: The grim economic reality.
UK embassy apologises for 'burning White House' tweet.
AMERICAS
Family releases final letter sent from beheaded journalist James Foley.
California begins clear-up after San Francisco Bay quake.
LatAm Allies struggle as Venezuela’s free oil runs dry.
Mourners, civil rights leaders attend funeral of slain Missouri teen.
Companies fear radical turn in Argentina.
Venezuela named world's most dangerous country - survey.
Brazil prisoners agree to end Cascavel jail riot. Brazil prisoners decapitated in Cascavel jail riot.
Brazil's drought-hit coffee belt turns to machines to lower costs.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
British intel IDs Foley killer as former London rapper.
Syria will help US fight terrorism, says Walid Muallem.
US Sen. Graham hints at future strikes against Islamic State. Graham: Islamic State has capability to hit homeland.
GOP demands ISIS plan from Obama.
Islamic State uses brutality, threats in effort to entrench without interference.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Amazon buys video-game streaming site Twitch.
A big loser in West Coast quake: Napa Valley wineries.
Burger King in takeover talks with Tim Hortons.
S&P 500 topples another record; benchmark hits 2,000.
Superman's debut, Action Comics No 1, sells for $3m
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