Reuters: Iraqi forces pause in battle to drive Islamic State from Tikrit
(Reuters) - Frustrated by guerrilla tactics from Islamic State militants, Iraqi forces paused for reinforcements on Friday in a major offensive to take back the city of Tikrit.
The operation appeared to have stalled for the time being, two days after Iraqi security forces and their mainly Shi'ite militia allies pushed into Tikrit, the home city of executed ex-president Saddam Hussein.
A source in the military command said Iraqi forces would not move forward until reinforcements reached Tikrit, of which Islamic State still holds around half.
MIDDLE EAST
Last polls give center-left opposition solid lead before Israel's election. Netanyahu begins final push to cling to power in Israeli election.
Iraqi forces pound ISIL targets in Tikrit. Islamic State conflict: Iraqi forces 'push into Tikrit'.
IS group tightens its grip on Mosul residents.
Kurdish oil deal with Baghdad unravels as tensions rise.
US airstrikes have killed more than 100 civilians, Syrian rights group says.
U.S. to send $70 million in non-lethal aid to Syrian opposition: State Department.
Nearly 13,000 killed by regime torture in Syria war: monitor.
A look at Syrian refugees in neighboring countries.
US sees UN Security Council endorsing Iran nuke deal.
Iran framework deal would only be step in talks: diplomat.
Iran yet to receive $7.8 billion for oil sales: Press TV.
Turkish coastguard opens fire on refugee ship. Turkey seizes cargo ship carrying hundreds of Syrian refugees.
ASIA
Russia rejects U.S. concerns over Vietnam base role in bomber flights.
Beijing welcomes Britain's move to join China-backed bank.
‘Stick to peace’: China warns Japan to remain pacifist as Tokyo eyes military return.
North Korea fires missiles into sea amid tensions, says South.
Pakistan court orders release of Mumbai attacks plotter.
US ambassador to South Korea was targeted to protest military drills, police say.
India's Modi begins landmark visit to Sri Lanka.
Japan, France sign defense pact to spur cooperation, joint development.
After long split, 2 Koreas face increasing linguistic divide.
Suu Kyi's party to compete in Myanmar vote despite block.
Cyclone Pam: massive storm bears down on Vanuatu, with 260,000 people in its path. Small Pacific nation of Vanuatu hit by powerful cyclone.
Maldives' ex-President convicted after disputed trial.
AFRICA
Egypt rakes billions in Gulf aid that boosts its President.
France increases its efforts in the fight against Boko Haram.
Nigeria 'using foreign mercenaries' against Boko Haram.
SA concern over Nigeria mercenaries.
Gunmen attack Kenyan governor's convoy near Somali border: media.
South Sudan leaders given more time to reach peace deal.
Suspect in Bamako restaurant bombing killed, Mali says.
UN resolution needed for any NATO role in Libya: Spain.
U.N. resumes Libyan consultations without recognized parliament.
EUROPE
Ukraine requests UN peacekeeping mission.
Waiting game in Ukraine as ceasefire holds.
Ukraine's grinding war stains innocence of childhood.
EU unlikely to agree next week to prolong Russia sanctions.
Putin to meet Kyrgyz leader Monday after absence from view. Russian TV shows Vladimir Putin at work after illness rumors.
Russia, South Ossetia leaders to sign 25-year alliance treaty next week.
Britain honours Afghan war dead with memorial day.
Andorra credit rating downgraded amid money laundering probe.
EU considers foreign camps to handle asylum seekers.
Spain arrests eight suspected Islamist militants in dawn raid.
Julian Assange case: Sweden U-turn on questioning. Julian Assange set to be questioned by Swedish prosecutors in London.
Lithuania says will not renew CIA prison parliamentary enquiry.
European Jews 'bankrupted' by security costs: US envoy.
AMERICAS
Senior US diplomat to return to Cuba for more negotiations.
Uneasy calm as Ferguson protests resume amid hunt for cops' shooter.
Obama clash with Venezuelan leader backfires, Latin Americans unite against U.S..
Venezuela's Maduro says may go to U.S. to challenge Obama.
Haiti sets date for long overdue elections.
California has about one year of water left. Will you ration now?
What happened the night of the Secret Service crash?
Secret Service head facing ‘helluva grilling’ as lawmakers press for answers on latest incident.
Names of U.S. Marines killed in helicopter crash released.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Has ISIS become the leader of the global jihadi movement?
US drone strike targets Kenya mall attack 'mastermind'.
Guantanamo prisoners now throwing feces, urine, sperm & vomit at guards.
Come die with me: ISIS jihadis show off their terrible culinary skills and their love of Western junk food.
Australian teen turned Iraq bomber shows radicalization threat.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global dependence on food imports leaves countries vulnerable.
Oil price will likely fall further, global agency says.
Global CO2 emissions 'stalled' in 2014.
General Mills exposes illegal yogurt price-fixing in France.
UK support for China-backed Asia bank prompts US concern.
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