Reuters: Taliban attacks Afghan parliament
A Taliban suicide bomber and six gunmen attacked the Afghan parliament on Monday as lawmakers met to consider a new defense minister, and another district in the volatile north fell to the militants as they intensified a summer offensive.
The brazen assault on the symbolic center of power, along with territorial gains elsewhere, highlight how NATO-trained Afghan security forces are struggling to cope with worsening militant violence.
Fighting has spiraled since the departure of most foreign forces from Afghanistan at the end of last year. The insurgents are pushing to take territory more than 13 years after U.S.-led military intervention toppled them from power.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S. leads 29 air strikes against Islamic State: statement.
Syrian Kurds, on the offensive, push deeper into Islamic State territory.
U.S. forces beginning to train Sunni leaders in Iraq.
Iraq tops ‘most dangerous’ place in world list.
Iran, EU hold nuclear talks as June 30 deadline nears.
Iran lawmakers vote to ban inspectors from military sites, scientists in future nuclear deal.
Israeli army preparing to block Gaza flotilla.
Gaza conflict 2014: 'War crimes by both sides' - UN. U.N. report on Gaza finds evidence of War Crimes by Israel and by Palestinian militants.
A year after war, Israel and Hamas confront joint threat of IS-inspired militants.
ASIA
U.S. and China open annual dialogue with 'candid, to-the-point' talks.
Heatwave in Pakistan's Sindh province leaves 224 dead.
Afghanistan parliament attacked by Taliban suicide bomber and gunmen.
Afghans counter Taliban offensive in northern Kunduz province.
Leaders of SKorea, Japan mark anniversary of normalized ties.
US, China to meet on strategic dialogue.
Philippine vice president quits cabinet amid graft probes.
South Korea reports two more MERS deaths, Thailand says no new cases.
AFRICA
30 killed in northeast Nigeria by 2 girl suicide bombers.
Four killed, several wounded in Burundi grenade attacks.
Libya's Tripoli forces hit Islamic State in Sirte with air strikes. Tripoli forces hit Islamic State in Libya with air strikes.
'Three Shebab militants killed' in attack on Somali military base.
Boko Haram: Chad to arrest foreigners in terrorism crackdown following N'Djamena attack.
Mali's Tuareg-led rebels sign landmark peace deal.
South Sudan tops list of world's fragile states - again.
Ethiopia declares election sweep for ruling party, critics cry foul.
S. African court awaits government response to Bashir exit.
EUROPE
Greece spells out terms for debt crisis 'breakthrough'.
Greece debt crisis: EU leaders hold critical summit. Top leaders in Greece crisis talks. Eurozone creditors raise hopes of Greek bailout deal.
Greeks turn to cash as bank crisis looms.
Ukraine crisis: Yanukovych regrets bloodshed in Kiev.
Two Ukrainian servicemen killed in past 24 hours: Ukraine military.
Russia's Putin tells Hollande, Merkel Ukrainian forces must stop shelling in East Ukraine.
Ukraine crisis: EU extends Russia sanctions to 2016.
Putin tells Russians that it’s their ‘Holy Duty’ to be patriotic.
Belgium unblocks seized Russian accounts.
EU launches navy operation against migrant-traffickers. EU launches naval operation to monitor Libyan people smugglers.
Pope Francis says arms manufacturers can’t call themselves Christian.
AMERICAS
US House Intel Committee Chair: US is at ‘the highest threat level we have ever faced in this country’.
Venezuela legislative elections date set for 6 December.
Obama uses N-word, says we are 'not cured' of racism.
Bloodshed in El Salvador reaching levels of 1980s civil war.
Migrants traveling through Mexico targeted by armed gangs.
Colombia to keep maritime boundary dispute with Venezuela on diplomatic level.
Argentina's Fernandez may wield big influence after presidency.
Activists urge South Carolina capitol to take down rebel flag after massacre.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State web accounts to be blocked by new police team.
81% more deaths due to terrorism in 2014, State Department says.
Russian security czar: Over 1,000 Russians fight with IS.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Jurassic World 'will cross $1 billion at the worldwide box office after 13 days' ...faster than any other movie in history.
Apple Music changes policy after Taylor Swift stand.
Adolf Hitler artworks fetch £286,000 at auction in Nuremberg.
Oil down on gasoline buildup fear; Greek debt worry.
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