US News and World Report: Aung San Suu Kyi’s Opposition Party Wins Myanmar Election
Ruling party admits defeat but election marred by controversy.
The ruling party in Myanmar has admitted defeat to the opposition party led by Aung San Suu Kyi in a historic election for the struggling democracy.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, voted Sunday in the freest parliamentary elections in 25 years. The ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party of current President Thein Sein is backed by the military, but has acknowledged the National League for Democracy has bested them.
MIDDLE EAST
Russia says flew 137 sorties, hit 448 targets in Syria in last 3 days.
U.S., allies conduct 24 strikes against Islamic State -U.S. military.
U.N. prepares for refugee exodus when Iraqi forces attack Mosul.
Two Americans and South African killed at police training centre in Jordan.
Hard times for northern Iraq as oil prices fall.
Roadside bomb kills 16 Yemeni soldiers in Marib city: military sources.
Russia to provide Iran with S-300 air defence missiles.
US and Israel leaders still seeking peace in Middle East.
ASIA
Myanmar ruling party concedes poll defeat as Suu Kyi heads for landslide. Myanmar election: Aung San Suu Kyi's party heading for decisive victory.
China's Xi to attend Asia-Pacific summit amid sea disputes.
APEC security more challenging compared to papal visit.
Rival Taliban factions clash in southern Afghanistan, dozens dead.
A new Taliban breakaway group claims support for peace and women’s rights.
Modi's party suffers election defeat, showing his waning political power.
Airpocalypse now: China pollution reaching record levels.
Riot at Australian detention camp after refugee's death.
AFRICA
Burundi police sweep capital for arms after attacks kill 13.
Rwanda says Burundi leaders 'killing own people'.
Suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers kill three Nigerian refugees in Cameroon.
Sierra Leone is officially Ebola-free.
Egypt hotel workers questioned, as UK hands Russia intelligence on Sinai plane crash.
Russia plane crash: Egypt launches inquiry into bomb claims.
Airliner tragedy crushes Egypt hopes of tourism revival.
EUROPE
Eurozone to deny Greece 2 billion euros of bailout cash .
Portugal's government is about to get ousted by a new left-wing coalition.
Ukrainian forces return heavy artillery to contact line in Donbas — DPR defense ministry.
Civilian casualties in E. Ukraine drop by 55%, but landmines still threaten locals – UN.
Migrants crisis: Merkel 'backs De Maiziere' in refugee row.
16 police injured in 'unprecedented clashes' with migrants in Calais overnight.
Croatia's conservative opposition wins election.
Catalonia's parliament backs declaration to split from Spain. Catalan parliament votes to break with Spain.
Serbia claims ‘victory’ as Kosovo is kept out of UNESCO.
Russia faces world athletics expulsion when doping report is published.
Romanian nightclub death toll rises to 46.
AMERICAS
Obama, Netanyahu to meet for first time since Iran nuclear deal.
Colombia rebels reject proposal for ratifying peace agreement.
Chile and Peru in border spat over La Yarada-Los Palos area.
Venezuela: U.S. military plane violated our airspace. Venezuela alleges US spy plane violated its airspace.
Brazil dams burst: 'Hopes of finding survivors fading'. Mud from Brazil mine disaster raises health risks, 25 still missing.
Mexico rights group criticises prosecutors over missing students.
Ex-GAO head: US debt is three times more than you think.
Ukraine famine monument unveiled in Washington.
U. Missouri president resigns over handling of racial incidents.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Ex-CIA official: Russian plane crash adds to sense 'ISIS is winning'.
Homeland chairman predicts Obama will unilaterally close Gitmo.
Afghan Taliban splinter group's new chief backs Islamic State ‘Brothers’ -- but only abroad.
Sinai Islamic State group leader Ashraf Gharabli 'killed'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Gulf States to lose $275bn in oil exports this year – IMF’s Lagarde.
OECD cuts global growth forecasts amid 'deep concern' over slowdown.
CEO of world's largest shipping company: "Global growth is worse than official reports".
100mn people could be pushed into extreme poverty by 2030, WB report says.
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