Reuters: U.S. deploying new force to Iraq to boost fight against Islamic State
The United States said on Tuesday it was deploying a new force of special operations troops to Iraq to conduct raids against Islamic State there and in neighboring Syria, a ratcheting up of Washington's campaign against the group that was quickly rejected by Iraq's government.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said the deployment of such a force was not acceptable without Iraq's approval, raising questions over how closely Washington coordinated the plan with Baghdad. Powerful Shi'ite Muslim armed groups pledged to fight any new deployment of U.S. forces to the country.
MIDDLE EAST
Defense Secretary Carter: Special Ops force to Iraq to fight ISIS.
Iraqi forces prepare next U.S.-backed attack on ISIS, with Mosul on horizon.
Civilians told to leave 'IS'-held Iraqi city of Ramadi.
Iraq PM says country has sufficient forces to fight IS.
MSF hospital in Syria hit by 'double-tap' barrel bombing.
White House: Russia has intensified strikes on Islamic State in Syria.
Erdogan challenges Putin to prove ISIL oil claim.
Obama urges Putin to reduce tensions with Turkey.
Syrian opposition accepts Saudi invite to peace talks.
Iraq blames Iran after thousands of pilgrims storm border crossing.
Lebanese army and al-Nusra Front conduct prisoner swap. ISIS chief's ex-wife released in Lebanon-al Nusra prisoner swap.
Diplomats see Yemen's Hadi undermining U.N. peace talks.
Bomb left on overpass hits Istanbul subway, official says.
ASIA
US, S. Korea, Japan to meet on N. Korea nuclear issue.
Pakistani, Afghan break months of deadlock.
NATO chief assures alliance committed to Afghanistan.
Two Pakistani soldiers killed in rare targeted Karachi attack.
IMF bets on China’s resolve to reform.
AirAsia QZ8501: Pilot response to equipment malfunction caused crash.
North Korean ghost boats, in deadly hunt for fish, wash up in Japan.
Japan defies world as 'research' ship embarks on minke whale kill.
AFRICA
Boko Haram expanding, chance to stop it is now: U.N. official.
Libya becomes latest ISIL stronghold.
China's Xi Jinping in Zimbabwe for talks with Mugabe.
Kaboré wins Burkina Faso Presidency.
Kenya police warning after university 'terror drill' death.
Nigeria's Dasuki 'arrested over $2bn arms fraud'.
Report: 75 million Africans paid bribes in past year.
Africa's business tycoons highly corrupt, Transparency says.
Oscar Pistorius appeal verdict due on Thursday.
EUROPE
Kerry in Brussels for talks on threats from Russia and the Middle East.
German cabinet approves plans to help in fight against Islamic State in Syria.
Number of migrants reaching Europe dips but 1 million in sight for year: U.N..
Marine Le Pen's Front National makes political gains after Paris attacks.
French PM: We’ve conducted over 2,000 raids since the attacks.
Syria conflict: German cabinet approves IS mission.
British PM Cameron says government unanimous on Syria strikes, unlike opposition.
Britons divided over bombing IS.
Putin says east Ukraine crisis may yet turn into 'frozen conflict'.
Kyiv says agreement with protesters needed to restore Crimea's power.
Europe turns attention to unofficial mosques.
AMERICAS
People did cheer 9/11, says ex-NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Barack Obama: parts of Paris climate deal must carry legal force.
Obama: climate change an economic, security imperative.
Colombia refuses to extradite Farc rebel to US for first time.
Colombia's Santos says obstacles to FARC peace deal surmountable.
Colombian army kills ELN rebel accused of deadly ambush.
As Puerto Rico crisis worsens, Congress in no rush to help. Puerto Rico avoids second default, but future payments uncertain.
White House accuses GOP Congress of shirking anti-terrorism duties. US to tighten visa waiver programme after Paris attacks.
Venezuela's harried opposition eyes landmark win.
Canadian economy pulls out of recession.
Brazil's recession deepens in third quarter.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Report tracks hundreds of U.S. ISIS sympathizers on Twitter.
‘Unprecedented’ support for ISIS in US, analysis claims.
Appeals court considers how to prosecute Guantanamo detainees.
The Islamic State — frequently asked questions.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Mark Zuckerberg and wife pledge 99% of their Facebook shares to charity.
Factories still struggling as US rate hike looms.
Bill Gates plots a surprise attack on the energy sector.
Obama says carbon price tag would drive innovation.
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