Reuters: Iraqi forces fight IS militants at gates of Anbar provincial capital
(Reuters) - Iraqi security forces fought Islamic State militants at the gates of the western city of Ramadi on Friday, and local authorities warned it was in danger of falling unless reinforcements arrived soon.
Police sources and provincial council members said the militants were no more than half a kilometer from the center of the capital of Anbar province, and many residents were rushing to leave, waving white flags.
MIDDLE EAST
Former president defiant as humanitarian toll mounts in Yemen war.
Iraqi PM warns Isis could become unstoppable as key city threatened.
In Iraq, Pentagon focused on fight for refinery in Baiji.
Hussein deputy al-Douri killed, Iraqi state TV reports. Iraqi officials say Saddam deputy believed killed.
Car bomb targets U.S. consulate in Iraq's Erbil: mayor.
Syrian president blames Turkey for loss of northwestern city.
Doctors describe suspected Syria chlorine attacks to UN Security Council members.
Iran nuclear deal: ‘different versions’ of the same agreement, says Zarif.
ASIA
ISIL Pakistan commander killed in explosion by own bomb.
Violent clashes erupt in Kashmir over arrest of separatist leaders. As violent clashes erupt in India's Jammu & Kashmir, Congress attacks BJP, sees midterm poll in state.
Xi Jinping to unveil $46 billion economic corridor during Pakistan visit.
China police shoot dead two 'terrorists' on Vietnam border.
Draft Thai constitution complete, but strife seen ahead.
Cambodians mark 40 years since Khmer Rouge takeover.
Veteran Chinese journalist Gao Yu sentenced to 7 years.
AFRICA
Shops set ablaze, looted as xenophobic attacks spread in South Africa. Anti-immigrant violence spreads in South Africa.
Boko Haram militants kill at least 10 in north Cameroon: army.
After piracy crisis, Somalia battles Al Shabab, unemployment, hunger and an ineffective government.
Violence on the rise in Mali as new armed group emerges in the central region.
Italian navy frees crew of captured fishing boat off Libyan coast.
Burundi police teargas protesters opposing presidential third term.
Billion dollar ivory and gold trade fuelling DR Congo war: UN.
EUROPE
UN: death toll in Ukraine fighting now above 6,100.
Russia says foreign troops in Ukraine could 'destabilize' east Ukraine situation.
White House says Putin ‘desperate’ for cash in weapons sale to Iran.
Oil and gas sector became main target of Western sanctions against Russia — PM.
Greece pushed a step closer to eurozone exit after IMF snub.Exclusive: Greece scrapes bottom of barrel in hunt for cash to stay afloat.
IRA sniper Bernard McGinn found dead in Ireland.
Pope Francis may visit Cuba as add-on to U.S. trip, Vatican says.
AMERICAS
Obama to meet with Arab leaders May 13-14.
Overwhelming majority say Congress should have role in Iran deal.
Argentina sues 3 UK oil exploration firms amid Falklands/Malvinas tensions.
Stench of dead fish in Rio lake won't spoil Olympic Games, officials hope.
Coast Guard cutter arrives in US with 14 tons of cocaine.
Boston bombing victim's parents: we do not want Dzhokhar Tsarnaev put to death.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Most dangerous Islamic State leaders come from Scandinavia - Syrian President Assad.
Islamic State publicizes use of child soldiers in Baiji fight.
Ohio man who trained with Jabhat al-Nusra is indicted on terrorism charges.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Brent rises above $64 after Yemen oilfield retreat.
Deals postponed after Bloomberg terminals go down globally.
Apple's $1 trillion dream slips away.
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