Gunfire, Explosions Rock Kobani as Fighting Continues -- VOA
Fighting continued in the northern Syrian town of Kobani Tuesday, with the familiar sounds of gunfire and jets flying overhead signaling ongoing efforts to keep Islamic State militants from seizing the area from Kurdish forces.
Cameras positioned just across the border in Turkey captured what appeared to be two massive blasts from airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition that has been targeting the Islamic State group in Syria for more than a month.
The video includes the sound of a passing jet, then a massive explosion that sends a plume of thick smoke into the sky.
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MIDDLE EAST
Pentagon: U.S. strikes have failed to stall IS gains.
Iraqi Peshmerga set to join Kobane battle. Peshmerga fighters head to Turkey.
Syria conflict: Nusra Front rebels attack Idlib.
Syria's neighbors risk 'host-country fatigue', conference hears. Lebanon wants end to flow of Syrian refugees.
Assad's warnings start to ring true in Turkey.
Lebanon army back in control of Tripoli.
‘Slim chances’ of Iran nuclear deal by deadline.
ASIA
Australia instigates Ebola-prompted ban on travel from West Africa.
Afghan forces prepare to fight alone as foreign troops leave.
Afghanistan’s Ghani visits China in first official trip. China says Afghan president vows to help China fight extremists.
Attacks pose challenge to new Afghan leader.
India, Vietnam decide to step up security, defence ties. India to supply Vietnam with naval vessels amid China disputes.
South Korean spy agency claims Kim Jong-un had surgery. South Korea spy agency: North Korea leader had ankle surgery.
China unveils legal reform plans, but says party to remain in control.
China to put decorated general on trial over corruption.
Chinese internet billionaires top rich list.
AFRICA
Top UN Ebola official: new cases poorly tracked.
Egypt considers Gaza wall to block Hamas terror attacks.
Clashes erupt at Burkina Faso protest against President's plan to extend rule.
Ethiopia 'targets' Oromo ethnic group, says Amnesty.
South Sudan refugees hope for peace.
Tunisia's confident secularists weigh options.
Dancers, 21-gun salute mark start of Botswana president's 2nd term after election win.
EUROPE
Yatsenyuk, Poroshenko parties hold solid lead in Ukraine parliament elections: 90% ballots.
Russia backs separatist vote in Ukraine. Russia backs rebel polls in east Ukraine. Russia to recognise rebel vote in Donetsk and Luhansk.
Russia-Ukraine-EU gas talks to take place in Brussels on October 29.
Ukraine unlikely to receive IMF loan tranche this year: finance minister.
Around 100,000 Hungarians rally for democracy as internet tax hits nerve.
Spain moves to block Catalonia vote.
Spain's prime minister says sorry for corruption.
Swedish prosecutors keep up arrest warrant against Assange.
AMERICAS
US to increase security at some federal buildings.
Obama defends U.S. Ebola guidelines, backs American volunteers in Africa.
Ebola czar Ron Klain is still out of sight as N.Y., N.J. defend decision to go beyond CDC guidelines.
Thousands mourn at funeral of Canadian soldier slain in Ottawa.
Missing Mexico students: New 'mass grave' probed. Mexico arrests four gang members in students' disappearance.
Venezuela leader Nicolas Maduro announces police 'purge'.
Cuba builds first new church in 55 years.
Rob Ford’s brother defeated in bid to become Toronto mayor.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US launches new coalition war against ISIS… online.
Pentagon confirms IS has limited anti-aircraft weaponry.
German intelligence agency sees long-term IS threat.
In bizarre new video, Islamic State hostage gives tour of Kobane.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Child poverty up in more than half of developed world since 2008.
BP profits down 21% as oil giant hit by Russia problems.
Facebook warns of increased spending, shares fall.
Apple and Alibaba could be teaming up, CEOs say.
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