U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry talks with other attendees before the start of a Gulf Cooperation Council and Regional Partners meeting in Jeddah September 11, 2014. Credit: REUTERS/Brendan Smialowski/Pool
U.S. Wins Arab Support For Syria/Iraq Military Campaign -- Reuters
(Reuters) - The United States signed up Arab allies on Thursday to a "coordinated military campaign" against Islamic State fighters, a major step in building regional support for President Barack Obama's plan to strike both sides of the Syrian-Iraqi frontier.
After talks in Saudi Arabia's summer capital Jeddah, Secretary of State John Kerry won backing from 10 Arab countries - Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and six Gulf states including rich rivals Saudi Arabia and Qatar - for a coalition to fight the Sunni militants that have seized swathes of Iraq and Syria.
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MIDDLE EAST
Pentagon to send 500 more troops to Iraq, prepare for 'direct action' in Syria.
Kerry says anti-Islamic State alliance not sending ground troops.
Kerry presses Arabs to back campaign against Islamic State.
Syria warns against foreign intervention. Syria warns against foreign intervention after Obama speech.
Turkey refuses to take part in US-led attacks in Iraq, Syria: Reports.
Iran doubts emerging coalition members ready to fight IS militants.
Militant group releases UN peacekeepers held hostage in Syria.
Syria crisis: Chlorine gas used in attacks, says OPCW.
Houthi rebels in talks with Yemen government. Yemen, Houthis yet to reach deal to end crisis.
Ahead of talks, Iran says West must drop 'illogical' nuclear demands.
Israeli military launches criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian children and bombing of U.N. school during Gaza war.
Israel will fund defense but guard budget, credit rating: PM.
ASIA
Two years after protests, 'China risk' still haunts Japan firms.
Afghan regional leader threatens protests over disputed election.
12 killed in clash between army soldiers and Muslim rebels in southern Philippines.
Anger grows amid flood disaster in Kashmir and Pakistan.
Police in Indian Kashmir collect bodies floating in worst floods in years.
Thai military should end repression, says Amnesty.
Philippines displays ancient maps to debunk China's sea claims.
UNICEF: 46 percent of South Asia girls marry by 18.
AFRICA
Millions more at risk in Ebola outbreak, British study finds. Ebola virus: 'Biological war' in Liberia.
Nigeria's Boko Haram puts Maiduguri under 'siege'.
UN: Crisis looming in Cameroon for refugees.
Officials: Libya crisis poses increasing Islamist threat.
Despite chaos, Libya hopes to hold constitution vote in December.
Kenya appoints new intelligence chief amid rising Shabaab threat.
Congo Republic jails ex-intel official for life over gunbattle.
Oscar Pistorius trial: Murder verdicts ruled out.
EUROPE
Russia committed to Ukraine peace plan despite EU sanctions: Ifax quoting Kremlin.
Russia warns US against strikes on Islamic State in Syria. Russia says U.S. airstrikes without UN mandate would be act of aggression: Interfax.
Russia says dissatisfied with U.S. talks over arms treaty concerns.
Latest Russia sanctions will take effect Friday, EU says. EU to slap new sanctions on Russia 'on Friday'. New sanctions against Russia to take effect on Friday.
Russia’s new package of retaliatory measures to western sanctions ready: Kremlin. Moscow to give 'appropriate' response to new EU sanctions. Russia may ban used car, other goods imports in response to sanctions: RIA citing Kremlin.
Russia reduces gas exports to Poland.
NATO says Russia still has 1000 troops in eastern Ukraine.
Despair in Luhansk as residents count the dead.
'Nothing ruled out' over Syria - Number 10. Germany, Britain say won't take part in anti-IS air strikes in Syria.
Catalans form human V for Vote to seek choice on split from Spain.
Survey says 53 percent of Scots to vote 'no'.
British banks warn they'll head south if Scotland quits UK.
As Swedish elections loom, cracks start to show in 'Nordic model'.
AMERICAS
U.S. Republicans expand edge as better party against terrorism.
Barack Obama authorises air strikes against Isis militants in Syria.
U.S. lawmakers respond to Obama's military strategy. Lawmakers rally round Obama, few insist on approving Islamic State strikes. McConnell: Congress will work with Obama on ISIS.
9/11: Americans commemorate 13th anniversary.
Homeland Insecurity: Americans feel less safe than any time since 9/11, poll finds.
Exclusive: Brazil's Silva would end currency intervention program.
Argentina's Congress passes debt restructuring law.
Amazon deforestation jumps 29%. Amazon rainforest destruction in Brazil rises again.
Honolulu to move homeless people from tourist hubs.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Revealed: At least THREE young Minnesota women have traveled to Syria to aid ISIS jihadis.
Number of terrorist attacks increase dramatically since 9/11.
CIA director: ISIS engaged in "active external plotting".
US Treasury to 'intensify' work to block ISIS funds.
In terrorism battle, threat expands to homegrown extremists.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. threatened massive fine to force Yahoo to release data.
6 billion smartphones in use by 2020.
Microsoft set to buy Minecraft's developer Mojang, say reports.
U2 album downloads off to decent start.
Google Street View lets you explore the pyramids from comfort of your home.
Italian police foil counterfeit Tuscan red wine scam in biggest food fraud.
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