BBC: Migrant crisis: EU and Turkey hold 'difficult' summit
European Union leaders are holding a crucial summit with Turkey on ways of dealing with Europe's worst refugee crisis since World War Two.
The EU is pressing Turkey, through which many migrants transit, to take some back in return for $3.3bn in aid.
The Brussels talks have been extended into a working dinner between the 28 EU leaders and Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu.
Meanwhile Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the EU of failing to deliver on the promised aid.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. targets Islamic State in Syria, Iraq with 18 strikes: statement.
Syrian opposition says truce breaches may preclude peace talks.
'Calmest day' in Syria since ceasefire: monitor.
With truce holding, Russian military offer assistance in aid deliveries.
Biden rules out military solution in Syria.
Iraqi refugees return after Europe disappoints.
Iraq: Death toll from Sunday's suicide attack climbs to 61.
Clashes in Turkey's mainly Kurdish southeast kill 13 militants, two soldiers.
Turkish prime minister says no bargaining on new constitution.
Iran billionaire Babak Zanjani sentenced to death.
ASIA
South Korea, U.S. begin exercises as North Korea threatens attack.
North Korea threatens to reduce US and South Korea to 'flames and ash'.
Afghan President: IS being wiped out in Afghanistan.
Pakistan bomb: Fourteen killed in Qadri 'revenge' attack.
Two killed in clash on Afghan-Tajik border.
South China Sea fishing activities proof of China's maritime rights: official.
China corruption crackdown 'netted 300,000 in 2015'.
AFRICA
Tunisian forces kill jihadi assailants near Libyan border. Militants attack Tunisian forces near Libyan border, 50 killed.
Boko Haram news: Dozens killed In Nigeria amid military raids on insurgent camps.
Egypt says Muslim Brotherhood, backed by Hamas, killed top prosecutor. Egypt: Hamas linked to killing of prosecutor Hisham Barakat.
Kenya: Police arrest 4 men for trying to join Islamic State.
Benin vote count begins as 33 candidates fight for presidency.
Defying ICC arrest warrant, Sudan's Bashir arrives in Indonesia.
Australian Navy says seizes huge weapons cache headed for Somalia.
Zambian opposition official denies threatening president, freed on bail.
Nigerian ex-defence chief Alex Badeh 'stole $20m'.
EUROPE
EU migration summit stalls as Turkey ups demands - live.
EU, Turkish leaders gather in Brussels for migrant crisis talks.
PM: Bulgaria to send troops to guard Greek border.
Slovakia election: Anti-migrant PM Fico loses majority. Slovak Prime Minister Fico asked to form government after divided vote.
EU sharply reminds members of open markets policy.
Violence increases in eastern Ukraine.
Situation around Russian embassy in Kiev remains quiet. Ukrainian protesters attack Russian embassy, demand pilot's release.
AMERICAS
Clinton, Sanders tangle on economy in Democratic debate.
Record 61 million immigrants in U.S., 15.7 million illegally.
White House and Cuba maneuver over Obama’s visit.
Brazil Petrobras scandal: Rousseff visits embattled ex-leader Lula. Lula's friend mulls plea bargain deal in Brazil probe: media.
Honduras governing party proposes president for re-election.
Venezuela probes gold miners' disappearance in Bolivar.
Reaction to death of former first lady Nancy Reagan at 94.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Four ways in which ISIS outmuscles Al-Qaeda.
Sen. Ayotte: Send captured ISIS fighter to Gitmo.
Over half of Americans oppose closing Guantanamo: poll.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. vets battle BP in fallout over Canada refinery.
Honeywell ends bid for United Technologies.
Apple users fall victim to first ransomware attack to ever penetrate Mac security.
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