CNN: Taliban infighting kills 100 in southern Afghanistan, official says
CNN)The Taliban don't only attack other people; factions of the Taliban sometimes battle each other.
For the last four days, two Taliban groups have waged gun battles in Zabul province in southern Afghanistan, Ata Mohammad Haqbayan, the head of the Provincial Council in Zabul, said Tuesday.
On one side are fighters loyal to Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour, and on the other are fighters loyal to Mullah Mohammad Rasool, the leader of a Taliban splinter group.
MIDDLE EAST
Saudi Arabia pushes U.N. panel to condemn Iran intervention in Syria.
Obama likely to discuss Syria with leaders at G20 meeting.
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.
Arab, Latin American leaders in Saudi for joint summit.
ASIA
Vietnam, Philippines plan to sign pact on strategic alliance.
Myanmar army to keep privileges even with opposition win.
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
West Africa experts urge scrutiny of extremists' financing.
Police clash with opposition protesters in Congo mining hub.
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.
Ebola remains in Guinea, where the outbreak began.
EUROPE
France says it foiled attack on marines in Toulon. France says foiled Islamist attack on navy personnel.
Merkel 'reasonably confident' of deal to avert 'Brexit'.
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.
Slovenia to start building border fence to control entry of refugees.
EU expects G20 battle to recognize migration crisis as a global issue.
Putin: US missile defense aimed at neutralizing Russia nukes, N. Korea & Iran just a cover.
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
US Senate passes defense bill blocking Obama's Guantanamo plan. Obama to sign defense bill with Guantanamo restrictions.
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.
Proposal for anti-crime tax sparks debate in Guatemala.
OAS chief sees lack of guarantees in Venezuela's election.
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.
Colombian rebel jailed 27 years for taking Americans hostage.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Congress OKs bill banning Guantanamo detainees from U.S..
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
Facebook, McDonald's and Amazon among 11 companies to face EU tax grilling.
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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