Obama's Islamic State Strategy Draws Global Focus -- Voice of America
LONDON - World leaders will be watching U.S. President Barack Obama’s speech Wednesday to see how far he has come in developing a strategy to fight the Islamic State group, with particular interest in whether he will be able to bring Middle Eastern countries into the coalition announced in Wales last week.
The United States has launched more than 100 airstrikes against the militants in Iraq, supporting local forces and protecting key installations.
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MIDDLE EAST
US expands airstrikes into western Iraq.
Reports: Bombing kills head of Syrian rebel group.
Kerry to hold Saudi talks on Islamic State.
Yemen police fire on Houthi protesters.
Russian officials in Iran to boost economic ties.
Iran says IAEA nuclear inquiry not stalled, will address concerns.
Turkey tightens internet controls.
Turkey unlikely to sign gas pipeline deal with Israel.
ASIA
Afghan leader pushes election rivals to end deepening crisis.
Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for Navy dockyard attack.
Pro-Beijing activists scuffle with Hong Kong democracy supporters.
Hundreds killed by heavy monsoon rain in India and Pakistan.
Fukushima fallout continues: now cleanup workers claim unpaid wages.
Ahead of Xi trip, China says not seeking to contain India.
US official in Beijing to prepare for Obama visit.
Susan Rice seeks China cooperation against Islamic State as Beijing visit ends.
AFRICA
Ebola death toll reaches 2,288, says World Health Organization.
WHO: Liberia to see huge Ebola surge.
Somali militants threaten U.S. attacks to avenge leader's death.
Official: Cameroon army kills over 100 Boko Haram fighters.
Under militia power, Libya closer to failed state.
Libyan parliament takes refuge in Greek car ferry.
Battle for Benghazi could break up Libya.
Oxford study predicts 15 more countries are at risk of Ebola exposure.
EUROPE
Fragile truce holding in east Ukraine.
Ukraine death toll edges up despite ceasefire, more POWs freed.
Self-proclaimed Ukrainian Republics lay claim to whole territories of respective regions.
Ukraine independence supporters to hand over 863 remaining prisoners to Kiev by weekend.
Lavrov hopes ceasefire in Ukraine to be consolidated in next few days.
U.S. says finalizing possible new energy, financial sanctions on Russia. Foreign policy spokesperson: EU to discuss new sanctions against Russia Wednesday. EU adopts new sanctions against Russia to come into force in 'next few days'.
British PM to head to Scotland as independence campaign gathers steam.
Get your money out of Britain: Global banks warn investors 'Yes' vote would be 'cataclysmic' for UK economy.
Malaysia: Dutch report suggests MH-17 shot down from ground.
Michael Schumacher leaves hospital for recovery at home.
AMERICAS
Obama to brief Congress leaders on fight with IS.
Most Americans back military action on Islamic State, dissatisfied with Obama leadership: poll. Poll: More Americans now say US should be active in world affairs.
Former U.s. Vice President Dick Cheney urges Republicans to take hardline military stance against Isis.
Chile government to beef up security following bomb attack.
Brazil's Rousseff narrows Silva's lead ahead of October runoff.
Peru logging opponents slain.
U.S. Marine held in Mexico on weapons charges set for third hearing.
Canada finds one of two British explorer ships that vanished in the Arctic more than 160 years ago.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Sotloff was sold to ISIS by ‘moderate’ Syrian rebel group, family spokesman says. Family of beheaded journalist Steven Sotloff blast White House for failing to do more to save him as it emerges he was 'sold' to ISIS for as little as $25,000.
White House says beheaded U.S. journalist not 'sold' to Islamic State.
Saudi Arabia to host meeting on terrorism.
ISIS using ‘significant quantities’ of U.S. arms.
'Barbaric' Islamic State terrorists have already attempted SIX attacks in Europe.
Al Nusrah Front releases English-language summary of monthly operations.
Twitter employees threatened by ISIS-affiliated group.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
All hail the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus! Apple reveals two next-generation handsets - but there's no sign of the sapphire screen.
232-carat white diamond found in South Africa.
Lufthansa cancels 110 flights on Wed as Munich pilots strike.
Scottish banks gird for possible independence.
McDonald’s monthly sales slump worst since 2003.
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