World News Briefs -- October 10, 2014 (Evening Edition)

US Warns Kobani May Be About To Fall As Isis Advance Further Into Town -- The Guardian

Deputy US national security adviser says it will be difficult to prevent Isis taking over town in the absence of any ground force

Islamic State (Isis) fighters have moved deeper into the Syrian town of Kobani on the Turkish border and may well capture it, said the deputy US national security adviser.

Tony Blinken said the militants controlled 40% of the town, echoing figures from the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which said Isis had taken almost complete control of an area where the local Kurdish administration was based.

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MIDDLE EAST

Up to 700 trapped in Syrian Kurdish town of Kobane, UN says.

Thousands 'will most likely be massacred', U.N. warns, as fighters push into Kobani. U.N. envoy calls on Turkey to prevent Srebrenica-style massacre in Kobani.

ISIL pushes deeper into besieged Syrian town.

Islamic State fighters in control of 40% of Kobani: Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. ISIS now controls at least 40% of Kobani, captures Kurd HQ - reports.

At least 31 killed in Turkey 'spiral of violence': minister. 31 people dead, 351 injured during riots in Turkey: Interior Minister.

Iran, P5+1 still have enough time to reach agreement: US Department of State. Iran: nuclear talks might be extended if November deadline missed.

Palestinian Authority holds first unity cabinet meeting in Gaza.

Rights group: Saudi officials on ruthless campaign.

ASIA

WHO says East Asia at risk of Ebola.

Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi win 2014 Nobel peace prize.

Rival Koreas exchange fire at border: army. North Korea’s Kim misses another event amid gunfire at border.

Kim Jong-un’s latest no-show fuels further health rumours. Kim’s absence risks growing unease among North Korea elite ranks. Kim Jong Un's disappearance due to leg injury, not military coup: Report.

India and Pakistan trade blame over shelling across disputed Kashmir border.

Pakistan says war with India 'not an option'.

Hong Kong protest: Thousands gather for fresh rally.

Chinese PM arrives in Berlin for bilateral trade talks.

S. Korean coast guard kills Chinese boat captain.

AFRICA

Ebola death toll crosses 4,000.

Ebola spread 'bigger than expected' - WHO.

West African economies hard-hit by Ebola.

100,000 Libyans flee fighting near Tripoli, UNHCR says. Libya clashes drive 287,000 from homes: UN.

Fierce new fighting breaks out in CAR.

French forces launch raid in Niger against al-Qaeda's north African wing. France destroys al-Qaeda convoy in Niger.

South Africa signs nuclear agreement with France.

Ivory Coast on quest to become west Africa's rice bowl.

EUROPE

Ebola panic fears grow as Spanish nurse fights for life.

Ukrainian crisis death toll nears 3,700: UN data.

Kiev, Donetsk militia sign 'Buffer Zone' agreement. Donetsk Republic agrees with Ukraine on demarcation line - deputy PM.

OSCE monitoring of Russia-Ukraine border 'too weak', says US.

Germany, France offer drones for eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine needs more financial support: IMF.

Special Report: Flaws found in Ukraine's probe of Maidan massacre.

Ukraine poll foresees big election win for pro-Poroshenko bloc.

Belarus detains Ukrainian soccer fans for anti-Putin chants.

Thousands attend Armenia opposition rally.

AMERICAS

Fears grow in United States over Ebola's spread outside West Africa.

US courts block voter ID laws.

Brazil's Neves would improve ties with United States: adviser.

Evo Morales heading for third-term landslide in thriving Bolivia.

Cuban migration surges over land and by sea.

Colombia says rebel chief has been to Cuba for peace talks.

Mexico missing students: New mass graves found in Iguala. Suspects in case of missing Mexican students reveal more mass graves.

11-month investigation led Mexican police to alleged Juárez Cartel boss.

Exclusive: U.S. DEA 'most interested' in U.S. investors in Canadian marijuana firms.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

White House denies plan to close Guantánamo Bay with executive action.

US drones strike al Qaeda hub in Pakistan's tribal areas.

Homeland Security says terrorists haven't crossed U.S-Mexico border.

This terrorism frenzy (commentary).

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Poor nations ‘pushed into new debt crisis’.

IMF's Lagarde: Global economy facing 'new mediocre' risk.

Tesla unveils all-wheel drive Model S, 'autopilot' features.

Microsoft's Nadella sorry for women's pay comments.