Reuters: EU backs refugee-sharing plan, exposing east-west rift
The European Union approved a plan on Tuesday to share out 120,000 refugees across its 28 states, overriding vehement opposition from four ex-communist eastern nations.
The European Commission, the EU executive, had proposed the scheme with the backing of Germany and other big powers in order to tackle the continent's worst refugee crisis since World War Two.
But the rift it has caused between older and newer members was glaringly evident as the interior ministers of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary voted against the plan at a meeting in Brussels, with Finland abstaining.
MIDDLE EAST
Ex-CIA chief Petraeus calls for more US action in Syria.
Russian aircraft in Syria consistent with 'force protection': Kerry.
Two new Syria sites could host Russian forces: experts.
Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Assad's ouster.
Ceasefires extended in besieged Syrian towns: Hezbollah's TV station.
Yemen crisis: Saudi Arabia says troops captured by Houthis. Two Saudi soldiers missing in Yemen, presumed in Houthi custody: Defense Ministry.
Yemeni president returns to Aden after six-month exile.
Iran has no forces, advisers in Syria or Yemen: deputy foreign minister.
Iranians inspect military site without UN watchdog present. Iran nuclear deal: IAEA given samples taken at Parchin.
Abbas cites risk of new Palestinian uprising if Aqsa violence continues.
2 ministers quit Turkish government amid heightened tension. Kurdish ministers quit Turkey govt over 'logic of war' against Kurdish rebels.
Muslim pilgrims in mass movement to start hajj.
ASIA
US: More active role for Japan military no threat to China.
Taliban attacks take high toll on Afghan troops.
Afghan Taliban leader calls for unity, hints at peace talks in Eid message. Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mansour 'open to talks'.
US: China cyberespionage puts 'enormous strain' on ties.
China's president to meet tech titans, visit Boeing in start to U.S. visit. China's Xi Jinping is arriving in Seattle to start tense U.S. visit.
China military hints at strong opposition to large-scale troop cuts.
Gunmen abduct 2 Canadians, Norwegian and Filipino from Philippine island resort.
US investigators launch probes into scandal-hit Malaysian PM Najib Razak.
US woman held in China for six months 'for stealing state secrets'.
AFRICA
New peace mission announced to Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso tense after army tells coup leaders: surrender or be attacked. Burkina Faso's army enters capital to disarm coup leaders in lead-up to poll.
Burkina Faso coup leader Gen Diendere defies ultimatum. Burkina coup leader says in charge as surrender deadline passes.
Death toll hits 117 after NE Nigeria bombings: medics.
South Sudan armed opposition accuses government of further ceasefire violations.
South Sudan army says allied Ugandan troops to withdraw by mid-October.
Libya envoy Bernardino Leon says text of peace deal finalized.
Egypt carries out 'mass home demolitions' in Sinai.
Congo's conflict minerals: US companies struggle to trace tantalum, tungsten, tin, gold in their products.
EUROPE
EU forces migrant deal past eastern opposition. European ministers agree to relocate 120,000 refugees.
EU refugee quotas: how many will countries take?
Migrant crisis: EU ministers attempt to resolve quota row. EU refugee plan attacked on eve of crisis summit.
Refugees stuck in no man's land between Croatia and Serbia.
OECD tells Europe to act fast with 1 million migrants expected.
Ukraine presses NATO chief for defensive weapons.
OSCE envoy regrets lack of progress in Ukraine talks.
High-profile trial of Ukrainian officer begins in Russia.
Russian Komi region governor 'ran crime gang' - inquiry.
Tsipras to back Greek bailout with Tsakalotos as finance minister.
Agree on referendum or face unilateral split: Catalonia to Spain.
AMERICAS
Pope Francis arrives on first US visit.
Pope wraps up Cuba visit with call for ‘revolution of tenderness’.
Pope Francis journeys to Washington to begin historic US visit – live updates.
Venezuela holds military exercise, raising tensions with Guyana. Guyana accuses Venezuela of 'aggressive behavior' near border area.
Guatemala detains 3 judges, seizes former president's farm.
Colombia revamps drug policy as US eradication program ends.
Presidents of Colombia and Venezuela reach border deal. Venezuela and Colombia to normalise ties after border row.
FBI refuses to cooperate in Hillary Clinton email server probe.
Plan to admit more refugees faces stiff opposition in Congress.
U.S. immigrant population hits record high of 42.4 million.
38% of deported migrants report abuse by US border agents.
Caribbean braces for worsening drought as dry season nears.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Coalition strikes kill two well-known jihadists: Pentagon.
U.S. envoy for anti-Islamic State coalition Allen to step down.
German intelligence chief warns Islamists could target refugees.
Islamic State serious threat to Russia — CSTO chief.
German police raid suspected Islamists in Berlin.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Exclusive: Super Bowls and fine wines - Document describes world of Dow CEO.
VW says 11 million cars affected globally as scandal widens. Volkswagen emission scandal widens: 11 million cars affected. Volkswagen to dismiss CEO over emissions-cheating scandal: paper.
US pharmaceutical company defends 5,000% price increase.
Oil falls 2 percent as concern over demand bites.
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