BBC: Greek debt: IMF leaves talks amid 'major differences'
Greece's international creditors have raised the pressure on the Athens government, as IMF negotiators left talks in Brussels and flew home.
Major differences remained and they were "well away from an agreement", IMF spokesman Gerry Rice told reporters.
Greece is seeking a cash-for-reform deal, to avoid defaulting on a €1.5bn debt repayment to the IMF.
But the European Council president said there was no more time for gambling and the game would soon be over.
MIDDLE EAST
Over 20 million in war-torn Yemen need humanitarian aid: UNICEF.
Crunch time coming for Saudi campaign as options narrow in Yemen.
U.S., allies target Islamic State with 29 air strikes: statement.
US military chief: More American training bases in Iraq possible.
Ex-Saddam aide Tariq Aziz's body goes missing in Iraq.
Iran envoy declines to commit to nuclear transparency measures.
U.S. denies shielding Iranian sanctions violations from UN.
Iran nuclear talks: Israel denies bugging venues.
U.S. working to block Iran from using recently acquired Airbus jets.
Iran threatens legal action if U.S. enforces sanctions against terror-linked airline.
In post-election scramble, Turkey puts IS fight on hold.
ASIA
Obama to host China’s Xi Jinping despite cyberattacks.
China warns US: End finger pointing & microphone diplomacy to fix relations.
Philippines and China in 'video war' over South China Sea.
China corruption: Life term for ex-security chief Zhou.
Chinese troops kill person suspected of illegally entering from North Korea.
Under pressure from China, Kokang rebels declare Myanmar ceasefire.
Pakistan's Sharif laments 'irresponsible' Indian statements.
UN chief urges probe of Kyrgyzstan's 2010 ethnic clashes.
MERS virus spreading across Asia, South Korea fails to contain outbreak. South Korea reports four new cases of MERS, total 126.
China's rapidly aging population strains resources .
AFRICA
Islamic State says blows up two warplanes at Libya base: video.
Regional interests 'undermining' South Sudan peace talks.
South Sudan faces growing food crisis.
Nigeria and neighbours join forces to hunt Boko Haram.
Burundi opposition to boycott elections, calls them unfair.
Britain's Home Office weighs bleak UN report on rights abuses by Eritrea government. Eritrea denies U.N. allegation of indefinite national service.
Drugs, divorce and despair: Somalia's forgotten male war victims.
After attack, Egypt's Luxor fears new blow to vital tourism.
EUROPE
IMF quits Greece talks amid ‘air of unreality’ as deal unravels.
Russia says U.S. coerces Kiev and violates arms treaties.
Russia threatens 'consequences' if US deploys missiles.
Killings of soldiers and civilians fray Ukraine's ceasefire.
Ukrainian prime minister says Putin wants to control all of his country.
EU lawmakers slam Russia, demand sanctions maintained.
European MPs support review of FIFA’s award of World Cups to Russia, Qatar.
Polish government purge may be too late to avert election defeat.
AMERICAS
Cyber security measure blocked in US Senate.
Extra helicopters deployed to Mexico border after shooting at US aircraft.
Jailed former mayor calls off hunger strike in Venezuela.
Colombia's FARC rebels step up infrastructure attacks, kill three police.
Professors flee, higher education suffers in Venezuela.
US household wealth reaches new high of nearly $85 trillion.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
IS recruiters target central Asia (Video).
Anti-terrorist finance rules exact toll on aid to conflict zones.
Back from Syria and Iraq, Bosnian fighters pose threat at home.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US now world's largest oil, natural gas producer.
Jack Ma sees Alibaba sales hit $1 trillion by 2019.
Amazon e-book operation in European anti-trust probe.
Report: Global economic growth 'disappointing'.
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