Reuters: U.N. aims to restart Syria peace talks on March 9
GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations will delay the next round of Syria peace talks by two days to allow the cessation of hostilities in force since Saturday to take hold, U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said.
International observers have acknowledged violations of the agreement intended to halt nearly five years of fighting while reporting that the level of violence has decreased considerably.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia, US stress need for cooperation in Syria, UN reschedules peace talks to let ceasefire settle.
Shelling near reporters in Syria shows limits of truce.
Assad backs Syria truce, accuses opposition of violations. Assad proposes 'full amnesty' for Syrian rebels who lay down their arms.
Iraqi forces launch push to retake area north of Baghdad.
ISIL suicide bombers kill dozens of Iraqi soldiers.
IS conflict: Iraqi general killed in suicide attack on base.
Isis kills eight Dutch members for 'desertion'. Isis 'executes 8 Dutch members for trying to desert'.
Iran: We need private auto industry, foreign partners.
Election results show Iranians want end to confrontation - Rouhani.
Lost Israel troops stray into camp, sparking bloody clashes.
Jordanian security forces hunt suspected Islamist militants. Jordan security forces battle 'outlaws' in Irbid.
ASIA
Suspected Maoists killed by Indian police in gun battle.
Afghan forces raid another Taliban ‘prison’ in Helmand.
More than $1bn deposited in Malaysian prime minister's account – report.
Myanmar brings forward presidential vote.
U.S.'s Kerry says two local employees, soldiers, killed in Pakistan blast.
Thousands at funeral of Pakistani executed for murdering governor.
Fresh data confirms Chinese economic slowdown.
Chinese military official scolds North Korea for 'ungrateful behavior'.
U.N. council to vote on North Korea sanctions text agreed by U.S., China. U.N. delays vote on tough new North Korea sanctions at Russia's request.
Sanctions on North Korea hurting businesses in South Korea.
North Korea puts Otto Warmbier, tearful detained American, before cameras.
AFRICA
US top brass urge tighter West Africa response to Islamist threat.
Al Qaeda leaders made plans for peace deal with Mauritania: documents.
Tunisia backs plan to host German troops to train Libyan army. UK to send troops to Tunisia to help stop IS crossing Libyan border.
Tunisian forces kill four militants in clashes: ministry.
French special forces target al Qaeda commanders in Mali.
Mali rebel destroyed ancient Timbuktu shrines, ICC told.
Zimbabwe's Joice Mujuru forms ZPF to oppose Mugabe.
South Africa court to hear DA case against Zuma.
Central African constitutional court confirms Touadera elected president.
EUROPE
Refugees finding increasingly hostile reception in Europe.
Europe on cusp of self-induced humanitarian crisis: UNHCR.
Thousands of migrants stranded at Greece-Macedonia border.
Greece's refugee crisis: PM says country is overwhelmed.
EU to call for emergency humanitarian aid to Greece.
Calais camp refugees stage sit-in protest as demolitions resume.
Spain's Socialist leader gears up for unlikely leadership bid.
Germany at UN raises alarm over Ukraine ceasefire.
Imprisoned Ukrainian pilot threatens to go on hunger strike.
Ukraine bans its officials from criticizing authorities.
Northern Ireland murder case over 1998 Omagh bombing collapses.
Paris police armed with assault rifles after November attacks.
AMERICAS
Super Tuesday live blog: The voting begins.
Clinton, Trump poised for big Super Tuesday wins.
Super Tuesday: Clinton, Trump look to pull away from rivals.
Hillary Clinton ‘secret’ email count doubles as latest batch is released.
Olympic Games: French prosecutors to investigate 2016 and 2020 bids.
Rolling Stones announce 'landmark' Cuba concert.
Colombia ex-president Alvaro Uribe's brother arrested.
Argentina's Macri faces first test in Congress with creditors deal.
Brazil's Petrobras corruption investigation targets Lula.
Four charged in Canada with selling stolen satellite equipment to China.
Canada reaches goal of 25K Syrian refugees by March.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Bin Laden left $29m inheritance for jihad. An isolated Osama bin Laden struggled to keep his bodyguards. Bin Laden was obsessed with media, public image.
Belgian police find evidence that ISIS is looking to build dirty bomb.
Pentagon chief: Gitmo detainees can't come to US 'unless Congress acts'.
Ex-Guantanamo detainee allegedly led recruiting cell for the Islamic State.
Chemical terrorism now a reality, extremists getting real warfare agents - Lavrov.
In secret will, Bin Laden wanted his fortune to keep funding war on West.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple lawyer, FBI director face off before Congress on iPhone encryption. Apple and F.B.I. Face off before House judiciary committee.
Honeywell scraps offer to buy United Tech.
Russia's Putin says Russian oil firms agree not to increase oil output in 2016.
Is the oil crash over? Prices soar 30% in 11 days.
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