Reuters: Myanmar's Suu Kyi vows to call shots after election landslide
Myanmar democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi made it clear on Tuesday that she was ready to defy the powerful military's attempts to clip her wings, as fresh results from Sunday's historic election showed her party heading for a resounding win.
As vote tallies trickled in, Suu Kyi's long-oppressed National League for Democracy (NLD) looked set to take control of most regional assemblies as well as forming the central government, a triumph that will reshape the political landscape.
Under the constitution drawn up by Myanmar's former junta, Suu Kyi is barred by the constitution from taking the presidency because her children are foreign nationals, a clause few doubt was inserted specifically to rule her out.
MIDDLE EAST
Syrian army breaks insurgent siege of air base in Aleppo province: state TV. Syrian army has not reached besieged air base: state TV.
Iraqi army prepares for military operation in Ramadi.
Iraqi PM's reforms hindered by divisions amid Islamic State threat.
U.S. Air Force general says impressed with Saudi-led operations in Yemen.
EU urges Turkey to lift media curbs, resume peace talks with Kurd rebels. Turkey's Erdogan calls for new constitution as EU frets about rights.
Iran has stopped dismantling nuclear centrifuges: senior official.
Israeli military: Soldiers, police arrest 24 Hamas suspects, seize funds in raid in West Bank.
Saudi Arabia's 2015 beheadings the most in 20 years.
ASIA
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi: NLD has won election majority. Despite big lead, Myanmar opposition irked by slow vote results.
North Korean state funeral sparks new purge rumors.
Maldives state of emergency lifted early.
Hazara take protests to Kabul as Afghan sectarian fears rise.
China says not aware of plan to discuss South China Sea at APEC.
Philippines, China agree to ease tensions.
Pakistan government, frustrated by power crisis, changes tack.
Indonesia plans to use crocodiles to guard death row drug convicts.
AFRICA
U.N. issues warning over worsening situation in Burundi.
Chad imposes state of emergency in Boko Haram-hit area.
Africa's Lake Chad could fuel new migrant crisis: UN.
Somali says ending Yemen conflict crucial to stop extremists.
France proposes UN resolution to halt Burundi violence.
Presidential campaign kicks off in coup-prone Burkina Faso.
Senegal's President Sall condemns 'excessive form of Islam'.
Egypt pyramids scan finds mystery heat spots.
EUROPE
EU warns of refugee 'catastrophe' as winter closes in.
Refugee influx could cost Germany $22.58 billion this year: Ifo.
Sweden calls on army to help manage refugee crisis.
EU expects G20 battle to recognize migration crisis as a global issue.
Putin attacks 'unfounded' doping claims as Russia launches desperate fight back against threat of Rio Olympics ban. ‘Baseless & fictional’: Russian sports minister refutes anti-doping agency’s report.
Former European commissioner chosen to be Romania's PM.
Portugal left formalize deals to oust government, rule in majority.
Bloody Sunday: Ex-soldier arrested over Londonderry shootings.
German ex-Chancellor Helmut Schmidt dies at 96.
AMERICAS
FBI steps up interviews in Clinton email probe.
National debt hits major milestone with Obama.
Obama to supporters: Will remain ‘engaged’ post-2017.
Republicans gather for 4th debate amid volatile polls, tempers.
Venezuela liquidating assets as economic crisis worsens.
Mexico violence: Ten dead in Guerrero cockfight shootout.
Mexico jails man accused of funding 'Shorty' Guzman's escape.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
IS plans to create emirate in Afghanistan pose threat to Central Asia, Iran, China — FSB.
Pentagon to release plans to close Gitmo and on alternative prison sites this week: report.
McConnell: Obama can't bring Guantanamo detainees into country.
Ben Nasr Mehdi, Islamic terrorist, caught trying to enter Europe on migrant boat.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IEA: Global energy use to spike 30 percent by 2040.
Volkswagen moves to appease angry customers, workers.
Focus at Dubai Airshow shifts to military needs.
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