Al Jazeera: Syrian opposition accepts ceasefire for 'two weeks'
High Negotiations Committee temporarily accepts US-Russia plan as UN efforts to air drop aid encounter difficulties.
Syria's main opposition bloc has said it will support a temporary two-week truce to test the seriousness of the other side's commitment to a US-Russian plan to end fighting.
Earlier this week, the US and Russia agreed on a "cessation of hostilities" between the Syrian government and groups fighting it in a deal that excludes the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the al-Nusra Front.
The agreement called on all sides to sign up to the deal by midday on February 26 and to stop fighting by midnight.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.N. to announce new round of Syria talks: envoy.
Syrian army recaptures town in Aleppo province from IS group.
Showdown looming as IS influence grows in Syria’s Homs province.
Russian jets in Syria pound Latakia ahead of fighting halt.
Syria conflict: UN reports failure of first aid air-drop.
Yemen officials: UAE troops pull out, Aden airport is shut.
Hamas official: We're not seeking a war with Israel, our tunnels are defensive.
ASIA
Pakistan launches final drive on Taliban bastion.
UN diplomats: US and China agree on new NKorea sanctions.
China says 'really needs' South China Sea defenses in face of United States.
Sri Lanka appoints war winning army chief as minister.
Clashes erupt in north Myanmar over opium poppy fields.
Cambodian PM tells troops to fire rockets at illegal loggers.
Japan utility admits it delayed report of Fukushima meltdown.
Malaysia blocks access to news portal for violating media law.
AFRICA
Signs grow of new Western urgency to stop Islamic State in Libya.
US, UN welcome Libyan lawmakers' support of unity government.
Libya abuses: UN report documents killings and torture.
Nigeria army foils Boko Haram attack: military.
Nigerian Navy rescues second hijacked ship in a week.
Niger's Issoufou projected to win poll by large margin.
Several killed in al-Shabab mortar attack in Somalia.
Somali President: 180-200 Kenyan soldiers killed in January attack.
Egypt's President says criticism threatens the state.
The 'WHITE squatter camps' of South Africa: Shanty towns built after the fall of Apartheid are now home to hundreds of families.
EUROPE
EU ministers meet to work on migrant issues. EU has 10 days to see progress on migrant crisis or Schengen unravels: EU commissioner.
Migrant crisis: Greece recalls ambassador from Austria amid EU rifts.
French judge allows partial demolition of Calais 'jungle'.
Ukraine: Uptick in fighting in Donbas area.
Exclusive: Ally of Ukrainian president accused of meddling in prosecution.
Azerbaijan sends note of protest to Russia over arms supply to Armenia.
Macedonia postpones elections until June amid opposition pressure.
European Parliament calls for Saudi arms embargo.
Year after Nemtsov killing, Russian opposition under threat.
AMERICAS
Debate another chance for Rubio, Cruz to try to slow Trump.
Obama weighs Republican for Supreme Court.
Obama says cautious about expectations for Syria deal.
Jamaicans vote in general polls amid austerity measures.
Cracks showing in Colombia peace process after latest crisis.
Bolivia's Morales admits loss in referendum on term limits.
As Venezuelan crisis deepens, U.S. baseball teams close academies.
Venezuela won't talk to Colombia about Zika — and that's a problem.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Government enlists tech giants to fight ISIS messaging.
GOP: Carter overruled Joint Chiefs chairman on Gitmo transfer.
Kerry on Gitmo detainee who returned to terrorism: ‘He’s not supposed to be doing that’.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IMF warns global economy is 'highly vulnerable'. IMF warns the global economy is 'highly vulnerable'.
Apple boss Tim Cook hits back at FBI investigation.
Beijing overtakes NYC as 'billionaire capital of the world'.
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