Trade ministers from a dozen Pacific nations in Trans-Pacific Partnership Ministers meeting post in TPP Ministers ''Family Photo'' in Atlanta, Georgia October 1, 2015. REUTERS/USTR PRESS OFFICE/HANDOUT
New York Times: Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal Is Reached
ATLANTA — The United States and 11 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday agreed to the largest regional trade accord in history, a potentially precedent-setting model for global commerce and worker standards that would tie together 40 percent of the world’s economy, from Canada and Chile to Japan and Australia.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership still faces months of debate in Congress and will inject a new flash point into both parties’ presidential contests.
MIDDLE EAST
Russia escalating Syria war by targeting moderate opposition: U.S..
Russian military says it struck 9 Islamic State targets in Syria over past 24 hours.
Perfect conditions for airstrikes on Syria, says weather forecaster on Russian TV.
Syria conflict: Turkish jets 'intercept Russian plane'. Turkey says Russian warplane violated its airspace.
Syrian refugees increasingly return to war zones in homeland.
Islamic State 'blows up Palmyra arch'. Isis blows up Arch of Triumph in 2,000-year-old city of Palmyra.
Islamic State 'executes 70 Sunni tribesmen in Iraq'.
Gulf Arabs wrest strategic Yemen island from Iran-allied group.
Netanyahu: We don't want an adversarial relationship with Russia.
ASIA
Afghanistan hospital airstrike: Pentagon pledges full investigation.
Afghan forces called for air strike in Kunduz: U.S. general.
Afghan conflict: MSF 'disgust' at government hospital claims.
Residents bury the dead in Afghanistan's Kunduz.
Residents say Afghan forces regain most of Kunduz, some shops reopen.
Kyrgyz polls tarnished by ballot secrecy concerns.
World Bank cuts Asia growth forecast on China and US rates.
Forest fires in Indonesia choke much of south-east Asia. Malaysia PM urges Indonesia to tackle fires, haze drifts to Thai sky.
China dissident artist Ai Weiwei finds Beijing studio bugged.
AFRICA
Egypt's Sisi says cabinet to remain in place if agenda approved by parliament.
Mali govt, rebels swap prisoners in bright spot for peace deal.
Dozens injured in Guinea pre-election clashes.
Somalia wants to liberate territory held by al-Shabab in coming year.
Nigeria confirms arrest of former oil minister in London.
Irish naval ship rescues 242 people near Libya: defense forces.
South Sudan rebels condemn creation of 28 new states.
EUROPE
NATO to meet after Russian violation of Turkey air space: Turkish sources.
Germany faces 1.5 million asylum claims this year - report. Germany expects up to 1.5 million asylum seekers in 2015, says report.
Ukraine starts light weapons withdrawal in east: military.
Ukraine insists Russia must cede border by end of year.
Ruling Portugal coalition wins election, loses majority.
Death toll in French Riviera floods rises to at least 16, natural disaster declared.
Church can't be 'museum of memories', pope tells synod.
AMERICAS
Obama: Hillary Clinton’s call for no-fly zone in Syria is political move.
Obama to address Chile Oceans conference.
Hope fading for survivors in Guatemala landslide.
Victor Navarro dead: Colombia kills most wanted drug lord.
Venezuela, Guyana restore ambassadors amid border dispute.
El Faro, cargo ship carrying 28 Americans, believed to have sunk.
South Carolina rainfall a once in 1,000 years event in parts of state: governor.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Plan to transfer Gitmo detainees angers Colorado.
Al-Qaeda warn Russian 'invaders' that Syria will become their 'GRAVEYARD'.
Al-Qaeda affiliate issues bounty for capture of Russian soldiers in Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Trans-Pacific free trade deal 'agreed'. Pacific trade negotiators reach landmark deal, fight for approval to follow.
Legal troubles, market realities threaten Uber's global push.
World Bank urges governments to address wealth inequality.
World Bank: Extreme poverty 'to fall below 10%'.
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