The Guardian: Obama accuses Iran deal opponents of luring Congress toward Middle East war
US president warns against heeding the ‘drumbeat of war’ ahead of congressional vote, saying the Iran deal’s dissenters also argued for the war in Iraq
Barack Obama turned his opposition to the Iraq war into a trump card against critics of the Iran nuclear deal on Wednesday, in a speech that accused “armchair” warmongers in Washington of luring Congress toward another military conflict in the Middle East.
MIDDLE EAST
Obama defends Iran nuclear deal as U.S. diplomacy over war.
Pentagon: U.S. launches 1st Syria airstrike from Turkey. U.S. conducts first Islamic State strike launched from Turkish soil. US drone bombs Islamic State target in Syria after taking off from Turkey.
Islamic State targeted in 29 air strikes by U.S.-led coalition: statement.
Syria rebels threaten key position near regime bastion: monitor.
Iran to present Syria peace plan to United Nations.
At least 10 killed by two car bombs in Baghdad: sources.
Turkey says 'comprehensive battle' against IS to come soon.
Officials: Pro-government troops take much of Yemen province. Anti-Houthi fighters score more gains in south Yemen.
Yemen’s Houthis facing financial crisis after oil blockade.
Diversion of aid ships in Yemen spreads fear of shortages.
Iran attempting to clean up suspected nuclear site at Parchin.
ASIA
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan hit highest number since 2009, U.N. says.
Gunmen attack convoy in Indian-administered Kashmir.
China says has stopped reclamation work in South China Sea.
China, ASEAN agree to speed up consultations on South China Sea Code of Conduct.
Wing part washed up on beach is from missing MH-370, Malaysia confirms. Wing fragment is from Flight 370, Malaysia says. Experts start examining wing piece that may be from MH370.
India lifts porn ban after widespread outrage.
China to plant Internet police in top online firms.
Hiroshima prepares to remember the day the bomb dropped.
AFRICA
Chad says security forces kill seven Boko Haram militants in clash.
Boko Haram abducts 135, kills 8 in Cameroon raid.
Cameroon repatriating 12,000 Nigerian refugees.
Official killed in Burundi as crisis deepens.
Amnesty accuses Sudan of war crimes in South Kordofan.
IS threatens to execute Croatian abducted in Egypt.
UN Security Council says C. Africa must let refugees vote.
Ivory Coast to hold post-war presidential election on October 25.
EUROPE
At least 25 dead and 400 rescued after migrant boat capsizes off Libya. Migrant boat overturns in Mediterranean, hundreds believed onboard. Human rights group: 2,000 migrants dead at sea this year.
Refugee children at risk in migration-overwhelmed Greece.
Greek bank shares plunge for third day, drag down broader market.
Greece's Tsipras says loan deal with lenders close.
Russia demanding ownership of the North Pole.
Dispute 'completely resolved': Putin, Hollande officially cancel Mistral contract. France to reimburse Russia in deal over undelivered warships.
Croatia celebrates military anniversary as Serbs mourn.
Poll shows Spain set for unpredictable political autumn.
AMERICAS
As Obama hails nuclear deal, State warns against travel to Iran.
Thousands of Haitians fleeing Dominican Republic stuck in camps.
El Chapo search: US offers $5m for information on Mexican drug lord. Fugitive drug lord 'Chapo' Guzman likely still in Mexico: DEA chief.
Cabinet chief in Argentina denies involvement in 3 killings.
FBI alert: Middle Eastern men intimidating military families in Colorado, Wyoming.
Drone drops package of drugs into Ohio prison yard.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.K. police charge radical preacher with terrorist offenses.
Russia says no common approach yet with U.S. on fighting Islamic State.
Islamic State sex slave price list authentic, $165 for a child - UN.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
EU-Vietnam deal paves way for major trade boost.
Oil price slide complicates life for central banks.
Global economic growth to slow, NIESR predicts.
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