Reuters: Myanmar ruling party concedes as Suu Kyi heads for poll landslide
Myanmar's ruling party conceded defeat on Monday in a general election as the opposition led by democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi appeared on course for a landslide victory that could ensure it forms the next government.
"We lost," Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) acting chairman Htay Oo told Reuters a day after the Southeast Asian country's first free nationwide election in a quarter of a century.
By late afternoon on Monday, vendors outside the headquarters of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Yangon were selling red T-shirts with Suu Kyi's face and the words "We won".
MIDDLE EAST
Isis video claiming to show militants executing children was filmed in 2014 as propaganda for terror group. Anti-ISIS activists use horrific jihadi propaganda film to claim brutal militants executed hundreds of children.
Russia accuses partners of 'evading' work on Syria.
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.
Arab League seeks end to Israel's violent 'escalation'.
Jordan says death toll rises to six in training facility attack.
Executions in Saudi Arabia at a 20-year peak: Amnesty.
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
FBI offer of assistance in Egypt crash probe goes unanswered: U.S. source.
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.
Central African Republic to hold elections December 27: official.
Chad declares state of emergency in Boko Haram-hit region.
France seeks UN action to halt Burundi killings.
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.
Guinea prison riot sparks panic: security, govt officials.
Sierra Leone is officially Ebola-free.
Cutting support for Somalia would risk new refugee exodus: U.N..
EUROPE
Russian officials believe Sinai plane brought down by bomb: U.S sources.
Greece: No agreement with creditors on bailout release.
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
More Venezuelans seeking asylum in the US.
Mexican president to open debate on country's marijuana laws.
Obama, Netanyahu at White House seek to mend U.S.-Israel ties.
Canada eyes taking in Syrian refugees from Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.
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.
Obama launches Facebook page, sends message on climate.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Isis 'distributes women' as wives to maimed fighters as 'spoils of 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
Wall St. indexes drop 1 percent as rate hike looms.
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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