World News Briefs -- October 13, 2015

A frame grab taken from footage released by Russia's Defence Ministry October 9, 2015, shows a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber dropping a bomb in the air over Syria. REUTERS/MINISTRY OF DEFENCE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS

Reuters: Turkey warns U.S., Russia against backing Kurdish militia in Syria

Turkey has warned the United States and Russia it will not tolerate Kurdish territorial gains by Kurdish militia close to its frontiers in north-western Syria, two senior officials said.

"This is clear cut for us and there is no joking about it," one official said of the possibility of Syrian Kurdish militia crossing the Euphrates to extend control along Turkish borders from Iraq's Kurdistan region towards the Mediterranean coast.

Turkey fears advances by Kurdish YPG militia, backed by its PYD political wing, on the Syrian side of its 900 km (560-mile) border will fuel separatist ambitions among Kurds in its own southeastern territories. But Washington has supported YPG fighters as an effective force in combating Islamic State.

MIDDLE EAST

Syria conflict: Shells hit Russian embassy compound.

Syrian Kurdish militia sees Raqqa assault 'within weeks': report.

Syria Kurds 'razing villages seized from IS' - Amnesty.

Political crisis escalates in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Israel opens fire at Syrian target after rocket attack.

Palestinians kill 3 Israelis as violence mounts in ‘day of rage’. Israelis killed in Jerusalem bus stabbing and car ramming.

Turkey: IS group top suspect in Ankara blast.

Iranian parliament passes bill approving nuclear deal. Iran's parliament backs nuclear deal.

Saudi Prince says Saudi will stay in charge of hajj.

ASIA

US, Afghan forces raid Al Qaeda training sites. Al Qaeda sites in Afghanistan dismantled in joint operation, U.S. military says.

Taliban pull back from Kunduz as fighting flares on southern highway.

Pakistani official: Winter could revive Afghan peace talks.

Top China paper says U.S., Russia playing Cold War game in Syria.

Japan, China agree to promote dialogue despite UNESCO dispute. Japan may halt funds for UNESCO over Nanjing row with China.

Obama to host Park Geun-hye as South Korea’s growing ties to China threaten alliance.

Myanmar commission proposes election delay. Myanmar vote could be delayed, say officials and parties.

AFRICA

Lake Chad's swampy borderlands a 'war zone,' U.N. agency says.

Tunisian troops killed in clash with militants.

'Boko Haram cluster bombs' may come from Nigerian military: campaigners.

Tunisia struggles to reform in face of protests.

Dozens of Tunisian workers held by gunmen in Libya: families.

EU election observers say Guinea's presidential vote was valid.

Main opposition leader accuses Ugandan police of brutality.

Amnesty International bolsters human rights commitment to Nigeria as it opens new office.

EUROPE

MH17 Ukraine disaster: Dutch Safety Board blames missile. Flight MH17 downed by Russian-built missile, say Dutch investigators.

EU migrant arrivals 170,000 in September: Frontex.

Germany extends border controls in face of refugee influx.

Kosovo protesters clash with police over MP's arrest.

EU will suspend Belarus sanctions.

Portugal Socialist leader says best placed to form next government.

France signs €10 billion worth of deals with Saudia Arabia.

AMERICAS

Ready to debate: A guide to the Democratic 2016 candidates.

Obama plans on active 2016 role.

Brazil house speaker to respond to impeachment requests vs. president. Brazil minister says should not paralyze country with impeachment.

Venezuela calls on OPEC to control output, seeks $70 floor price - Ramirez.

Mexico ex-governor Fernando Moreno injured in attack.

Pepsi says goodbye to Venezuela.

Canada parties split on security, anti-IS air strikes.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Paris attacks: Coulibaly 'given orders by email'.

Al Qaeda leader threatens Russia: 'Kill their people'.

Twelve IS supporters preparing terrorist attack detained in Moscow on Sunday — FSB.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Playboy 'to drop' naked women images.

Twitter to cut up to 8 percent of workforce as CEO slashes costs.

Beer giants AB InBev and SABMiller agree takeover terms.