The Guardian: Turkey carries out first ever strikes against Isis in Syria
Bombing of Isis positions is tactical shift after deadly terrorist attacks reaching into Turkey’s Kilis province prompted military to move fighter jets to the area
Turkish fighter jets have struck Islamic State targets in Syria and the government has rounded up hundreds of suspected militants in a coordinated crackdown as the country deployed military force for the first time against the terrorist group.
The bombing is a major tactical shift for Turkey, which has long been reluctant to follow the US-led coalition into taking military action against Isis.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S., allies target Islamic State with 27 air strikes in Syria, Iraq.
Syrian government says too early for more U.N.-backed peace talks.
Turkey strikes Islamic State targets in Syria for the first time. Turkey escalates Islamic State fight, with airstrikes and arrests.
US defense chief meets with Kurds in Iraq to build strategy against Isis.
Evidence grows of Saudi-led forces in Yemen.
Iran says no separate agreement signed on inspecting Parchin military base.
Beirut's mounting garbage piles reflect government crisis.
ASIA
Next round of Afghan-Taliban talks set for July 30 in China.
India, Japan, U.S. plan naval exercises in tightening of ties in Indian Ocean.
Rajapaksa comeback bid checked by Sri Lanka bribery probe.
China says U.S. trying to influence Philippines' sea case.
China says has every right to drill in East China Sea.
China probes former associate of jailed security chief.
China sees slowest increasing rate of power consumption in 30 years.
AFRICA
Kenya kicks off biggest ever security operation for Barack Obama welcome. Kenyan security on high alert ahead of Obama visit.
Burundi's Nkurunziza wins presidential poll boycotted by rivals.
US to review Burundi relations and aid over poll crisis.
Expulsion from Derna bastion may show limits for Islamic State in Libya.
Nigeria, Cameroon leaders to discuss security issues.
Nigeria marks one year without recorded polio case.
Special Report: West Africa's alarming growth industry - meth.
EUROPE
Security worries delay start of Greece's new bailout talks. Greece crisis: EU negotiators in Athens for bailout talks.
Kerry to talk with Russia on Islamic State fight and role Iran might play.
Hungary expects to complete Serbian border fence by November: lawmaker.
Romania court gives Stalinist-era prison chief 20 years.
France approves 'Big Brother' surveillance powers despite UN concern.
Moldova PM nominee pushes tough demands for taking top job.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth gets 18% boost in income.
AMERICAS
Rubio: "No doubt" majority of US Congress will vote against Iran deal.
Cruz, on US Senate floor, accuses GOP leader McConnell of lying.
Senate opponents of Iran deal draw hard lines against White House.
Venezuelan opposition announces single-ballot strategy.
Mexico: Poverty rate rose to 46.2 percent in 2014.
US navy seizes submarine with seven tonnes of cocaine on board.
Chilean military officers charged in 1986 murder of U.S. student.
U.S. lawmakers seek to change Cuba travel, shipping rules.
New York's $15 minimum wage would be the highest in the world.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pentagon: U.S. airstrike kills al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan. Al Qaeda operational commander killed in U.S. air strike: Pentagon.
Islamic State works to establish functioning, legitimate government as territory grows.
'Islamic State': Why the group has different names.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China's richest man marks push into Hollywood with Jake Gyllenhaal movie.
Anthem to buy Cigna to create biggest U.S. health insurer.
Fifa admits scandal deters new sponsors.
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