Ukraine And Russia Take Center Stage As Leaders Gather For G20 -- Reuters
(Reuters) - A showdown between Western leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely at the G20 summit in Australia starting on Saturday, following fresh reports of Russian troops pouring into eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine has accused Russia of sending soldiers and weapons to help separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine launch a new offensive in a conflict that has killed more than 4,000 people.
British Prime Minister David Cameron blasted Russia's actions as unacceptable on Friday, warning that they could draw greater sanctions from the United States and the European Union.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Islamic State leader Baghdadi urges attacks in Saudi Arabia.
Lawmakers try, but fail, to force vote on Iran sanctions bill.
Israel, Palestinians agree to steps to calm Jerusalem tensions, Kerry says. Jerusalem tension: Israel ends age limit on holy site access.
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ASIA
Taliban on Afghan president’s mind as he visits Pakistan. Afghan leader aims to repair ties in Pakistan.
Pakistan says security 'inextricably linked' with Afghanistan.
Pakistan airstrikes kill 30 militants, military says.
With new team in place, India's Modi tightens grip on power.
North Korea's Kim to send special envoy to Russia.
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Obama visits bizarre heart of Burmese military regime.
China bans sex, murder and ghosts from TV streaming services.
AFRICA
Boko Haram militants 'seize Chibok'.
'Full-fledged war' across Egypt as navy attacked for first time, experts say.
Sudan warplanes bomb South Sudan border zones: reports.
Burkina Faso factions approve transition plan.
S. Africa riot police in parliament as Zuma insults fly.
Three killed in Nigeria military helicopter crash.
Officials say US threatens aid cuts to Somalia.
Mali reports suspected Ebola death, more cases monitored.
EUROPE
Putin berates U.S. over sanctions before G20 meeting. G20 summit: Russia sanctions 'undermine trade' - Putin. Putin: We are guided by interests rather than feelings in dealing with our partners.
Russia's Putin denies a rift with German's Merkel.
Kiev has no plans to launch offensive in the east — Ukraine’s foreign minister.
Ukraine's Poroshenko says army able to repel attack if needed. Ukraine's PM says main task is to build army to stop Russia.
Moscow says it wants to prevent renewed fighting in Ukraine.
Sweden confirms submarine violation. Sweden says has proof of foreign submarine intrusion in October.
Eurozone clings to meagre economic growth as large economies struggle. Eurozone growth sluggish as Germany avoids recession.
AMERICAS
Obama vows to move forward with plans for U.S. immigration system.
Obama to pledge $3 billion for international climate fund.
Report: U.S. state budgets fudge numbers to hide massive debt.
Mexican police play havoc with president's security pledge.
With goods scarce in Caracas’s stores, street sales boom and officials glower.
Canadian gunman toured Parliament weeks before attack.
Secret Service blunders eased White House intruder’s way, review says.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State, al-Qaida reach accord in Syria.
Islamic State commanders liable for mass war crimes: U.N..
Airstrikes fail to slow ISIS' Iraq killing spree, database suggests.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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