Reuters: Syrian army sees Aleppo encircled soon; rebels hope for more weapons
A Syrian army source said the city of Aleppo would soon be encircled by government forces as rebels pounded by Russian air strikes expressed hope that the failure of Geneva peace talks would encourage their foreign backers to send better weapons.
Turkey, a major sponsor of the insurgency against President Bashar al-Assad, said there was no point to peace talks while Russia carried out attacks in Syria. Moscow confirmed a Russian military trainer was killed in Syria this week, but denied that Russian servicemen were fighting on the ground.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria peace talks fizzle, again, amid growing despair.
Syrian forces break rebel siege of key towns.
Turkey's Erdogan says Syria talks pointless while Russian attacks continue.
Kerry: Most of Turkey-Syria border sealed off from ISIL.
Billions pledged for Syria as tens of thousands flee bombardments. Syria civil war: Donors pledge billions for refugees.
Iraq: Baghdad to get a security wall and trench.
Turkey bans Russian observation flight near Syria border.
Suicide attack in Yemen's Aden wounds security chief.
Iran claims $100 billion windfall from sanctions relief — double what White House estimated.
ASIA
North Korea missile launcher on the move, Japan reports. North Korea 'preparing long-range missile launch'.
Pentagon chief says U.S. keeping eye on North Korea's missile program. Russia 'strongly calls' on North Korea to refrain from planned rocket launch.
Interview: Afghanistan's Abdullah expects talks with Taliban in months.
Pakistan and Afghan intelligence chiefs hold talks.
Ahead of Chinese New Year, Xi pushes economic, military reform.
Pakistan’s radical madrassas retain clout despite crackdown.
12 Pacific nations sign major Free Trade Agreement.
AFRICA
Nigerian leader says Army will limit use of force. Nigerian Air Force: Drone bombs Boko Haram base.
Funding falls short for task force to fight Nigeria's Boko Haram.
Congo, U.N. troops fire in air to stop clash between machete-armed villagers.
Exclusive: Burundi rebels say trained by Rwandan military - U.N. experts.
South Sudan rebel leader visits Egypt.
Signs of torture on body of missing Italian student found near Cairo.
South Africa opposition dismisses President Zuma's refund gesture.
EUROPE
Over 91,000 asylum seekers arrived in Germany in January. 81% of Germans say refugee crisis 'out of control' under Merkel govt – poll.
German police raid homes, refugee shelters in hunt for ISIS-linked Jihadis. Germany arrests Algerian suspected of planning terrorist attack.
Paris attack leader said he entered France in group of 90.
Ukraine entering `serious political crisis' after minister quits.
France seeks to extend state of emergency despite protests.
Tear gas, Molotov cocktails deployed during general strike in Greece .
Lavrov, Kerry confirm plans to hold meeting on Syria in Munich on February 11.
Irish election hopefuls spar over century-old uprising.
Julian Assange is being arbitrarily held, UN panel to say.
AMERICAS
The latest on Zika: Florida declares a health emergency.
Brazil Zika virus: 'War' declared on deadly mosquitoes.
Colombian president arrives in D.C. as a peace accord appears imminent, but some grumble at the cost. Colombia Farc: Santos to ask Obama to help with peace deal.
Poll: Most Haitians would vote if they saw elections as fair.
Democrats Clinton, Sanders debate over progressive credentials.
Drones banned from flying within 32 miles of Super Bowl.
U.S. eyes ways to toughen fight against domestic extremists.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Top al Qaeda commander killed in Yemen drone strikes: residents.
To silence propaganda, Iraq seeks to take Islamic State offline.
Islamic State widow shames IS leaders.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal signed in Auckland.
Google puts AI expert in charge of its search algorithms.
Credit Suisse takes big loss on write-down in 4th quarter.
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