NYT/AP: Yemen Truce After Shiite Rebels Battle Troops, Seize Media
Al Jazeera: Yemen clashes throw capital into chaos
MIDDLE EAST
Houthi rebels and Yemeni soldiers clash in Sana’a. Fiercest fighting in months besets Sana’a.
Iran general died in 'Israeli strike' in Syrian Golan. Iranian general, son of ex-Hezbollah leader, killed in Israeli airstrike in Syria. Israel on alert for possible Hezbollah retaliation to Golan Heights missile strike.
35 killed in Syrian military plane crash, al-Qaida claims credit.
Kobane: Kurdish fighters 'capture strategic hilltop'.
A year on, Islamic State group still rules Iraq's Fallujah.
Exclusive: Syria begins destruction of chemical weapons facilities - sources.
Iran risks rise as stumbling talks push sanctions clamor.
Thousands mourn Hezbollah fighter killed in Israeli attack.
Former Saudi oil boss says it can cope with low price.
ASIA
Afghan Cabinet pick investigated over Interpol wanted list. Afghan leader in cabinet setback as nominee quits, others in doubt.
Pakistan reportedly bans Haqqani terrorist network.
China protests over Japan's comments on border dispute with India.
North Korean defector changes story after seeing father in video.
No sign so far of terrorism, pilot suicide: QZ8501 crash investigators.
US ex-officials meet N. Korean nuclear chief amid standoff.
Pope Francis in Manila: Pope departs Philippines after record-breaking Mass.
AFRICA
Chad joins Cameroon, Nigeria, in fight against Boko Haram.
Boko Haram kills three and kidnaps 80 in attack on Cameroon villages. At least 20 Cameroon hostages freed.
Libyan military agrees to cease-fire ahead of Geneva talks.
Muslims burn 45 churches during Charlie Hebdo protests in Niger.
DRC police open fire on crowd protesting election law change.
Somalis torn between hunger in Dadaab and uncertainty at home.
Mali announces end of its Ebola outbreak.
Central African Republic rebels seek US reward for Ongwen.
Economists predict Africa’s growth to go beyond oil, commodities in 2015.
EUROPE
Europe plunged into energy crisis as Russia cuts off gas supply via Ukraine.
Ukraine battle for Donetsk airport rages on. Ukraine and rebels both claim to control Donetsk airport.
Donetsk says over 30 civilians killed in Kiev airstrikes on Horlivka.
Mobilization announced in Ukraine.
Rebel Spokesman: Kiev lacks control over battalions in east Ukraine, ceasefire unlikely.
Moody's downgrades three major Russian financial institutions.
In terror fight, EU appeals for Arab help.
Belgian terrorism suspect to appear before Greek prosecutor.
On Paris terrorist's turf, fears of more in the pipeline.
Greek leftists Syriza see poll lead widen as election nears.
AMERICAS
State of the Union: Obama to seek tax raises on wealthy.
Tributes, protests mark U.S. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Jewish centre bombing: Argentine prosecutor Nisman found dead. Prosecutor who accused Argentinian President Kirchner of coverup found dead.
Venezuela poor keep faith in Maduro’s subsidies as oil plunges.
Haiti President says new cabinet to be sworn in Monday.
Shots fired near Vice President Biden's Delaware residence.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
EU calls for anti-terror alliance with Arab countries.
EU appeals Hamas court ruling taking group off terror list.
Isis using UK female jihadis to incite terror acts back home, say researchers.
Ex-Gitmo detainee leads contingent of Islamic State fighters in Afghanistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
New Oxfam report says half of global wealth held by the 1%.
Oil slips $1 on Chinese economy concerns, record Iraq output.
Iran sees no OPEC shift toward a cut, says oil industry could withstand $25 crude.
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