Reuters: Obama cautious on Syria plan as opposition yet to commit
U.S. President Barack Obama expressed caution on Wednesday about a plan to stop fighting in Syria, while the main opposition group said it had yet to commit to the deal.
Combatants are required to say whether they will agree to the "cessation of hostilities" by noon on Friday (1000 GMT), and to halt fighting at midnight Saturday.
The United Nations hopes the planned halt in the fighting will provide a breathing space for Syrian peace talks to resume.
The last round in Geneva broke up earlier this month without progress after the Syrian government launched a Russian-backed offensive on the city of Aleppo, where more fighting was reported on Wednesday.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Syrian army battles Islamic State for third day near key road.
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Turkish air force hits PKK targets in the southeast, Iraq; kill 12.
Yemeni army recaptures key base near capital.
Yemen government says Hezbollah fighting alongside Houthis.
Saudi Arabia and Gulf allies warn against Lebanon travel.
Ahead of election, Iran's leader calls for unity against West.
Bahrain jails secular opposition leader Ibrahim Sharif.
ASIA
U.S., China agree draft North Korea sanctions resolution at U.N.: envoys.
US and China make 'progress' on N Korea sanctions.
U.S. to boost freedom of navigation moves in South China Sea: admiral.
Muslim militants attack Filipino troops, more than 20 dead. More than 20 killed in clashes between army, militants in southern Philippines.
ISIS in Afghanistan: US airstrikes, Afghan forces target Islamic State group in eastern Nangarhar Province.
Cyclone Winston: Fears for isolated Fiji communities as death toll jumps.
Wreckage of plane carrying 23 people found in Nepal.
AFRICA
U.S.'s Kerry says Libya will be failed state if factions cannot unite.
Signs grow of new Western urgency to stop Islamic State in Libya.
French special forces waging 'secret war' in Libya: report.
Egyptian Army kills 12 Daesh militants in North Sinai.
Egypt's Sisi, for first time, says Russian plane was brought down by terrorists.
IS briefly takes center of Libyan city, beheads 12.
U.S. training African police to counter new jihadist threats.
In DRC, armed groups dwindle but still aggravate troubled region.
Mozambican soldiers accused of violations, says rights group.
South Africa's Zuma withdraws troops from Sudan's Darfur region.
South Africa's economy 'in crisis'.
Zimbabwe steps ups security at diamond fields.
EUROPE
Armenian president creates coalition with anti-Turkish party.
Greece will not be turned into migrant warehouse: PM Tsipras.
Hungary to hold referendum on EU's migrant quota plan.
Austria unrepentant at Balkan meeting on border restrictions. Austria warns EU survival at stake in migrant crisis.
Greece says faced with crisis from cutbacks in migrant flows.
Migrant crisis: Germany sends home rejected Afghans.
Cologne attacks: Most suspects 'may never be caught'.
German votes could persuade Merkel to change course on refugees.
MH17 Ukraine disaster: Report names suspected Russian soldiers.
Russia opposition says Chechen leader Kadyrov security threat.
Spanish government pact dealt fatal blow hours after announcement.
AMERICAS
Spy agencies say Clinton emails closely matched top secret documents: sources.
Obama weighs Republican Nevada governor for Supreme Court.
Obama pledges to push ahead with Supreme Court nominee.
Cuba gives well-known dissidents permission to travel abroad.
Colombian peace talks back on track, say sponsor countries.
Bolivian voters reject fourth term for Morales. Bolivian referendum goes against Evo Morales as voters reject fourth term.
Argentina's new president faces strike, discontent as prices leap.
Brazil's Rousseff gains approval despite corruption: poll.
Moody's strips Brazil of investment grade status.
US does not consider giving Guantanamo naval base to Cuba - White House.
Texas court dismisses indictment against former governor Rick Perry.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State ‘Khorasan province’ advertises training camp.
US convening meeting on countering Islamic State recruitment.
Life under IS 'really hard', rescued Swedish girl says.
Egypt court orders release of brother of al-Qaida leader.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IMF seeks contingency plans for vulnerable global economy.
Apple says government has asked to unlock 14 other devices.
Saudi oil minister rules out possibility of oil production cuts. Saudi Arabia declares oil output cut ‘is not going to happen’.
Beijing overtakes NYC as 'Billionaire Capital of the World'.
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Things ain't going like they (US) expected.
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