USA Today: U.N. Security Council to meet on Syria's civil war
Delegates from across the world gathered in New York on Friday to discuss a solution to Syria's civil war.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is hosting a meeting of envoys from 20 countries in the International Syria Support Group to seek a cease-fire and the start of negotiations for peace talks between forces loyal to the Syrian government and rebels, ideally by Jan. 1.
The meeting is also seeking ways to intensify the fight against the Islamic State, which holds large swaths of the country and has greatly exacerbated the 4-year-old civil war that has left 250,000 dead and caused millions of Syrians to flee, intensifying an ongoing migrant crisis in Europe.
MIDDLE EAST
Syria war: Powers meet to push ceasefire plan. World powers meet in New York for Syria talks.
Iran calls for concerted international effort to beat Isis and end Syrian war.
Syrian negotiator says opposition wants transition without Assad.
US military in Syria violate sovereignty, not fighting terror – Damascus.
U.S., allies conduct 22 strikes against Islamic State: U.S. military.
Hundreds of ISIS fighters launch 17-hour assault on Kurds in Iraq. Islamic State routed in Iraq battle, US officials say.
2 ballistic missiles fired from Yemen at Saudi Arabia – reports.
Turkish battle with Kurdish militants kills 55, party calls for resistance.
Israel and Turkey reach 'understanding' on restoring ties.
Turkey seizes dozens of blank European passports at Istanbul airport.
Lebanon, U.N. seek $2.48B to address refugee crisis.
ASIA
U.S. Defense Secretary, in Afghanistan, warns of IS threat.
Afghan forces retake Helmand district from Taliban.
Six wounded in blasts at mosque in Bangladesh naval base.
China central bank sees economic growth slowing to 6.8 percent in 2016.
North Korean band's shows cancelled over 'anti-American lyrics'.
India and Russia eye nuclear, helicopter deals before Modi's Moscow visit.
China smog: Beijing issues second ever pollution red alert. Beijing grinds to halt as second ever 'red alert' issued over severe smog.
AFRICA
Burundi crisis: African Union plans to deploy peacekeepers.
African Union says ready to send 5,000 peacekeepers to Burundi crisis.
Niger government foils a military coup attempt.
Central African Republic capital votes yes to new constitution.
Rwandans vote on allowing third Kagame presidential term. Rwandans decide on presidential term limits.
Ethiopia security forces kill up to 50 people in crackdown on peaceful protests.
UN accused of 'gross failure' over alleged sexual abuse by French troops.
EUROPE
Refugee crisis: EU summit exposes impotence and unfulfilled pledges.
Migrant crisis: EU to prioritise new border force.
IOM: Nearly 1 million migrants have entered Europe in 2015.
Ukraine refuses to repay all debt to Russia. Ukraine halts $3bn Russia debt repayment.
IMF says it may freeze aid to Ukraine if Kiev does not comply with requirements. IMF says Ukraine loan programme under threat.
Food aid provides lifeline for most vulnerable in Ukraine conflict.
Rajoy raises specter of left-wing pact as Podemos rises in Spain.
AMERICAS
US House overwhelmingly passes trillion dollar spending bill.
GOP senators: Don't lift sanctions on Iran.
Obama reassures Americans about security threat at home.
Feds can't say whereabouts of those whose visas were revoked over terror threat.
DNC penalizes Sanders campaign for improper access of Clinton voter data.
Brazil Supreme Court scraps President Rousseff impeachment commission.
Venezuelan first lady's nephews deny US drug trafficking charges.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
UN adopts resolution to cut off ISIL funding.
Islamic State seeks recruits in China.
Pentagon report on Afghanistan excludes al Qaeda’s pledge to the Taliban.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Prospects still slim for major global economic pickup.
Dutch court: Shell can be liable for Nigeria spills.
Fifa scandal: Large cash sums frozen by Switzerland.
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