Reuters: U.N. Security Council puts sanctions focus on Islamic State
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council warned on Thursday that some countries are failing to implement long-standing sanctions against Islamic State, as an unprecedented meeting of finance ministers put the global focus on cutting off the militant group's funds.
The 15-member council unanimously adopted a U.S.- and Russian-drafted resolution that ties together existing measures targeting Islamic State's finances and offers guidance on implementation in a bid to push more countries to act.
MIDDLE EAST
Arsenals of weapons deployed against IS and Syrian rebels.
US supplies weapons to Syrian opposition group.
Up to 7,000 Syrians tortured or killed in detention.
U.S. says Turkey must pull unauthorized forces from Iraq.
IS attack kills Iraqi troops, wounds Turkish trainers.
Turkey intensifies military operation against Kurds. Turkey security forces kill 23 PKK militants in Cizre. Erdogan says Turkey to annihilate Kurdish militants, 25 killed.
Iran rejects UN restrictions on its missile tests.
Iran missile test sparks concern over nuclear deal implementation.
Yemen peace talks struggling in Switzerland amid disputes: sources.
Yemen peace talks reach deal on aid for flashpoint city Taez.
Turkey detains 11 IS suspects over US consulate plot: report.
Palestinian shot dead after trying to stab Israeli soldiers - military.
ASIA
North Korea warns US of 'unimaginable consequences'.
U.S. Special Forces sent to embattled Afghan province.
Vietnam builds military muscle to face China.
China outraged at US warship sales to Taiwan. China says no cooperation with U.S. firms selling Taiwan arms.
Australian military plane flies over disputed South China Sea. Australia says no plan to stop surveillance flights over South China Sea.
Japan, Indonesia boost security ties, eye defense equipment transfers.
Philippine troops clash with Islamist militants, 15 dead.
AFRICA
Niger's president says coup plot foiled.
'90%' of voters in capital city back new C.Africa constitution.
UN Human Rights chief warns Burundi on 'cusp of civil war'.
UN human rights body discuss Burundi violence, amid push for deployment of mission of experts.
Burundi crisis: African Union 'won't allow genocide'.
Rwandans head to polls in controversial referendum.
Ethiopia: Amnesty warns against 'brutal crackdown' on protesters. Opposition: More than 40 killed in Ethiopia protests.
Libyan leaders set to sign peace deal. Libyan factions sign U.N. deal to form unity government.
Saudi Arabia will support Egypt despite oil price slide - ambassador.
EUROPE
Putin says Russia wants to develop ties with U.S. whoever wins election.
U.S. to say Romania missile defense site 'technically' ready - sources.
Migrant crisis dominates as EU holds final summit of 2015. Stark divisions apparent ahead of EU summit.
French police fire tear gas as 'over 800 migrants' storm Channel Tunnel.
Thousands riot in small Dutch town over plan for asylum-seeker centre. Migrant crisis: Dutch town riots over asylum centre plan.
NATO, Ukraine officials sign defense cooperation agreement.
Kyiv eays Russia loots $357 million oil rigs in Black Sea.
Spain's prime minister Mariano Rajoy punched in face on campaign trail.
IMF head Lagarde to face French trial over Tapie affair: report.
Nearly half of Britons leaning toward voting to quit EU: poll.
Pope enters 80th year popular as ever .... but with criticism.
AMERICAS
Trump suggests U.S. 'dumb son of a bitch' on Iran deal.
Puerto Rican Gov. pushes Congress to change its mind on debt.
Obama renews call to end Cuba embargo.
US and Cuba reach 'understanding' on flights. U.S., Cuba to resume scheduled commercial airline service: State Dept.
Pew: Nation loses faith in Obama's ability to fight terror, lowest point of presidency.
Protesters decry 'coup' against Brazil's Rousseff.
Brazil court orders WhatsApp messaging to be suspended.
Argentina lifts currency controls, floats peso in bid to boost economy. Argentina to relax foreign exchange controls.
Venezuela defends military official facing U.S. indictment.
Neighbor of San Bernardino shooter likely to be charged, sources say.
Exclusive: San Bernardino shooters buried in quiet funeral following Islamic rituals.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US military to limit media access to Guantanamo Bay prison.
In signal to Iran, US lawmakers pass bill targeting Hezbollah in 425-0 vote.
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ISIS fighter arrested in Germany says his fanatical commanders are urging European fighters to return home and carry out massacres similar to the Paris atrocity.
India 'al-Qaeda' chief arrested.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Iran, not U.S. oil exports, is what bothers OPEC.
U.S. Congress to pass IMF reforms raising status Of Russia, China.
Revealed: how Google enlisted members of US Congress it bankrolled to fight $6bn EU antitrust case.
Pharma boss Martin Shkreli arrested on fraud charges. Hated' drug company CEO arrested by FBI.
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