Deutsche Welle: Heavy fatalities as rebels shell Aleppo; France and Russia mull military action
At least 38 people have been killed in a rebel bombardment of Aleppo, many of them children. As "Islamic State" presses an offensive in the north, France and Russia are considering military options.
At least 38 people were killed in Aleppo on Tuesday when Syrian rebels shelled three government-held neighborhoods in the west of the city. Among the dead were said to be 14 children.
"Rocket fire on government districts is still going on," said Rami Abdel Rahman of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, giving a toll of at least 150 wounded in the districts of Salaheddine, al-Hamdaniya and New Aleppo. "It's one of the heaviest death tolls yet from rebel bombardment of Aleppo."
MIDDLE EAST
Russian attack helicopters spotted in Syria.
US presses Russia on military build-up.
U.S. doesn't really want Assad to fall, Russian ambassador claims.
Australia launches first air strikes inside Syria.
Bashar Assad: 'The West wants to get rid of me and Putin'.
Gulf states continue to pay price in Yemen despite advances.
After months of exile, Yemeni government, Prime Minister return to Aden. Yemen conflict: PM Badad returns from Saudi exile.
Israel to toughen penalties for stone throwers.
Netanyahu to Russia next week for talks on Syria: Israeli official.
French hotel chains open in Iran as nation braces for wave of tourists.
Saudi suspends Saudi Binladin Group over Mecca crane disaster.
ASIA
Afghan Taliban says leadership dispute resolved.
China continued South China Sea reclamation despite halt claim: expert.
US warns North Korea over nuclear plant 'provocation'.
Japan protesters rally as contentious security bills near passage.
Thai prime minister says election likely in July 2017.
Malaysia government supporters march in Kuala Lumpur.
U.N. report urges Sri Lanka to set up war crimes tribunal. UN calls for Sri Lanka war crimes court to investigate atrocities.
AFRICA
Libya peace talks hit snag over proposed deal amendments.
East Libya may consider halting oil loadings of rival cabinet.
Egypt rejects criticism over airstrike that killed Mexican tourists.
Rights groups accuse Angola of crackdown after activist jailed.
South Sudan sanctions 'blocked by Russian and Angola'.
Zimbabwe MPs recalled to parliament after Mugabe gaffe.
Sierra Leone quarantines hundreds after new Ebola death.
Kenya's wildlife flees al-Shabab conflict into Somalia.
EUROPE
Migrants seek new ways to EU after Hungary shuts main route. Migrants plot alternative routes as Hungary detains 500. Hungary police fire tear gas at Roszke crossing.
Croatia to allow migrants to travel north. Refugees enter Croatia from Serbia after Hungary blocks border.
Europol tracking 30,000 suspected people smugglers.
Russian opposition plans mass rally demanding change of power.
Creditors hope for broad Greek coalition; fat chance.
Ukraine lobbies lawmakers as debt vote said to risk failure.
Ukraine scraps nuclear reactor deal with Russia.
AMERICAS
CBS/NYT Poll: GOP race - Donald Trump maintains lead, but Ben Carson gains. CBS/NYT poll: Hillary Clinton's lead over Bernie Sanders cut by half.
Obama’s Iran deal will pass Congress, but it keeps losing public support.
US confirms state visit for China's Xi Jinping.
Poll: Nearly half of Colombians fear Venezuela war over border crisis.
Guyana-Venezuela border spat takes to Google Maps.
Guatemala ex-first lady Sandra Torres in presidential run-off.
Pope to discuss Cuba embargo on trip but not dwell on issue.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Mullah Omar’s brother and son swear allegiance to new Taliban emir.
Over 170 Russians fighting for Islamic State killed in Syria — expert.
U.S.-led coalition's progress against Islamic State 'very modest': Russia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Asia's millionaires to become 'world's richest group'.
Apple’s ad-blocking software could threaten free Internet.
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