Reuters: World leaders arrive for summit amid heavy security
Malaysia deployed extraordinary security measures around Kuala Lumpur on Friday as world leaders arrived for a pair of weekend summits amid fresh attacks by Islamist militants.
Malaysia's police chief cited unconfirmed reports of an "imminent terrorist threat" in the country, following last week's attacks in Paris and the downing of a Russian airliner over Egypt by Islamic State militants.
Some 4,500 soldiers were deployed or on standby to secure the summit, in addition to thousands of police who have fanned out around the Kuala Lumpur City Centre. The site is home to Petronas Towers, once the world's tallest buildings, and a convention center where the summits are taking place.
The leaders of 18 countries, including U.S. President Barack Obama, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang are attending the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting followed by the East Asia Summit.
MIDDLE EAST
Russian, Syrian, jets bomb Islamic State-held eastern Syria: monitor.
U.S., allies hit Islamic State with 20 strikes in Iraq: military.
Pentagon: Ramadi assault imminent to retake key city.
Syrian refugees overwhelm Lebanon to the breaking point.
Turkey summons Russian envoy over bombing of Turkmens in Syria: PM.
Islamic State claims Yemen attack.
Kuwait says it busted international ISIL support cell. Kuwait arrests six suspected ISIS cell members.
Five killed in attacks in Tel Aviv and West Bank.
ASIA
China says 28 foreign-led ‘terrorists’ killed after attack on mine. China: 28 'terrorists' killed in Xinjiang operation. Chinese forces kill 28 people 'responsible for Xinjiang mine attack'.
Malaysia police note terrorist threats against ASEAN summit.
Obama says summit to focus on Islamic State militancy.
North Korea's 'No-Sail Zone' raises missile concerns.
North and South Korea to hold talks next week.
Manila asks Japan for large ships to patrol South China Sea.
Killings, death threats feed climate of fear in Bangladesh.
Cambodian opposition leader stranded.
China breaks up $64-billion underground banking network.
AFRICA
Mali attack: Special forces storm hotel to free hostages.
U.S. military helping move civilians to safety in Mali: U.S. official.
Air France cancels all flights to Mali's Bamako amid hostage crisis.
Somalia's US Embassy reopens after 24 years.
Burundi 'shocked' at Belgium advice.
Ebola case confirmed in Liberia.
EUROPE
Paris attacks: Third body found in flat raided by police. Third body is found in rubble of police raid near Paris. Fingerprints confirm ID of Paris female suicide bomber.
Exclusive: Paris police saw woman bomber meet attack chief Abaaoud - source.
Top suspect seen on CCTV in metro during Paris attacks.
France’s interior minister calls on EU to ‘wake up’ to terrorist threat.
Belgium to boost security amid criticism over Paris attacks.
Italy and Sweden act on possible threats in wake of Paris attacks.
Italian leader Renzi wins confidence vote over budget.
Rome to install metal detectors at Colosseum after Paris attacks.
Germany marks 70th anniversary of Nuremberg Trials of Nazis.
AMERICAS
ISIS Paris attacks suspect left Colombia in July after visiting Ecuador, EFE reports.
US Senators warn terrorists could exploit visa waiver program.
Venezuelan President to file formal protest against U.S. over spying.
Brazil inflation at 12-year high compounds economic crisis.
More Mexico migrants leaving US than arriving - study.
Argentine voters weigh possible sharp turn toward free markets.
In Quebec, like France, security fears may deepen rift with Muslims.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIS bought anti-aircraft missiles in Ukraine via Kuwait cell.
‘You’re a virus, we’re the cure’: Anonymous takes down 20,000 ISIS Twitter accounts.
ISIL hiring Middle Eastern scientists to develop chemical weapons - Media.
New ISIS video threatens White House: ‘will turn black with our fire’.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Experts: Recession risk higher for global economies than for US.
Oil trades near three-month low as excess supply takes toll.
Gloomy outlook for global economy.
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