Smoke rises during an air strike on an army weapons depot on a mountain overlooking Sanaa, April 20, 2015. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah
BBC: Yemen conflict: Saudi Arabia ends air campaign
A Saudi Arabia-led coalition has ended its bombing campaign against rebels in Yemen having "achieved its military goals", officials say.
The month-long Decisive Storm campaign had targeted Houthi rebels but largely failed to halt their advance.
A new operation called Restoring Hope will focus on a political solution in Yemen and on counter-terrorism at home, the coalition said.
Iran welcomed the end of air strikes as a step forward.
MIDDLE EAST
Campaign against Yemen rebels enters new phase, Saudi says. Saudi-led coalition announces end to Yemen operation.
Iran calls for Yemen cease-fire.
Two air strikes in Yemen kill at least 40 people, mostly civilians.
Arrival of more U.S. warships off Yemen tightens 'siege': Houthis. Pentagon: US warships preserving ‘options’ in Yemen crisis.
U.S., allies conduct 28 air strikes in Syria and Iraq: military.
Conflicting reports on IS head Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's fate.
After losses to ISIS, Iraqi army regains ground in Ramadi. Iraqi troops retake some Ramadi districts from Islamic State.
Over 114,000 flee fighting in Iraq's Ramadi area: UN.
ISIL kills dozens of opponents in Iraq.
Islamic State bans archaeology due to fears of idol worship.
Europe increasingly accepting Assad in IS fight.
Assad: France supporting ‘terrorists’ in Syria, acts as Washington’s satellite.
Assad: There are no Iranian troops in Syria.
Assad denies using devastating barrel bombs by gov’t forces in Syria.
ASIA
New law to allow Japan to supply U.S. military in South China Sea, say officials.
Long delayed Afghan cabinet in place amid deteriorating security.
Philippines accuses China of turning water cannon on its fishing boats.
Pakistan hangs 15, highest number since executions resumed.
Mob attacks Bangladesh opposition leader during election rally.
Chinese president applauds Pakistan's anti-terror efforts.
Abe pays tribute to war dead ahead of Asia summit.
Kazakh leader to extend long rule, promises stability.
Official: over 3.5 mln Afghan farmers cultivate poppies on money from black market bankers.
Thailand seizes 4 tonnes of ivory in record bust.
AFRICA
Kenya suspends police over Garissa 'security failings'.
Libya stops boats packed with hundreds of migrants leaving for Europe: official.
Government spokesman says Libya chaos spurs human smuggling.
Libyan people smuggler derides EU plan for military action.
Court sentences ousted Egypt president to 20 years in prison.
South Africa deploys army to quell xenophobic violence.
Deadly explosion hits restaurant in Somali capital.
Anti-government protesters clash with police in Guinea.
Analysts weigh role of Chinese peacekeepers in S. Sudan.
EUROPE
Deadly clashes near Azerbaijan's breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Macedonia says Kosovo gunmen take police hostage overnight, call for Albanian state.
A look at the EU's 10-point emergency migrant action plan.
Captain of migrant boat hit rescue ship, prosecutors say.
One Ukrainian servicemen killed in past 24 hours in east.
Ukraine bracing for Russian attacks at WW2 commemorations.
Russian economy shrinks 2% as sanctions bite - Medvedev.
Hungary furious over FBI Director’s Holocaust remarks.
France warns Indonesia of damage to ties over death-row Frenchman.
Nazi guard's comments at trial draw gasps from Auschwitz survivors.
The Queen celebrates 89th birthday.
AMERICAS
Embattled DEA chief to resign, officials say.
Colombia will not cave to political pressure to end peace talks: Santos.
Colombia, FARC trade accusations over deadly clash.
Argentina president: US 'vulture funds' backed Nisman before his death.
Brazilian vice-president sees no impeachment case against Rousseff.
Wall Street has no idea how much money Venezuela has.
Venezuela`s Maduro marks two years in power in tough times.
Honduras foiled 2014 cartel plot to kill president, official says.
Honduras most dangerous country for environmental activists - report.
President Obama’s approval ratings back in positive territory: poll.
Canada posts first budget surplus since Great Recession.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Long-term hunger strike in bid for freedom from Guantanamo.
U.S. designates jailed Greek guerrilla members as terrorists.
Mauritania jails senior al-Qaeda figure.
Apple, Google helping terrorists with encryption – Manhattan DA.
Penalty phase begins in Boston Marathon bomber's trial.
Jihadi John wanted to join Al-Shabaab in Somalia to wage holy war – reports.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Yahoo profits plunge adds to post-Alibaba worries.
Generic drugmaker Teva makes $40 billion offer for rival Mylan.
Global stocks may not be the bargain they appear.
World’s biggest oil trader sees $50 floor for crude prices.
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