USA Today: Yemen cease-fire begins ahead of crucial talks
Sporadic gunfire, explosions and accusations greeted the first day of a U.N.-brokered cease-fire agreement Monday in war-weary Yemen.
The Associated Press described the cease-fire as "mostly holding," but both sides accused the other of breaches. The cease-fire is a precursor to peace talks, scheduled to begin next week in Kuwait, aimed at ending a brutal humanitarian crisis in one of the world's poorest countries.
Yemeni Foreign Minister Abdulmalik Al-Mekhlafi blamed Iran-backed Houthi militias for violent clashes Monday in the southwestern city of Taiz, which for months has been under siege from Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya News Channel reported.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian cease-fire strained by new clashes ahead of talks.
With UN envoy in Damascus, IS takes Syrian town from rebels.
Iraqi forces push Islamic State out of key city in Anbar province.
Sporadic fighting mars first day of cease-fire in Yemen. Yemeni truce begins amid reports of clashes.
Four Iran army special forces troops killed in Syria: agency.
Crude awakening: Iran's oil revenue jumps 90% after lifting of sanctions.
Iranian official hints at new US prisoner exchange.
ASIA
Abu Sayyaf death toll rises to 13 as military pursues 'no let-up' operations. Philippines army on defensive after bloody clash with militants.
Bus bombings kill at least 12 army recruits in Afghanistan.
Afghan soldiers desert as Taliban threaten key Helmand capital.
Afghan opposition groups angry at Kerry comments on deadline.
South Korea tells U.N. that North Korea GPS jamming threatens boats, planes.
Pakistan PM under fire over offshore accounts leak.
Kyrgyzstan PM Sariyev resigns after cabinet accused of graft.
John Kerry makes historic visit to Hiroshima memorial.
Five held as death toll from India temple fire rises.
Mass coral bleaching now affecting half of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
AFRICA
Al-Shabab car bomb in Mogadishu kills several. Mogadishu car bomb kills five at local government HQ.
Somalia publicly executes former al Shabaab spokesman.
AU readmits Central African Republic.
Sudan's Darfur votes on political future, rebels cry foul. Darfur referendum held amid fears of voter apathy.
Ansaru: Boko Haram splinter group sows terror in Nigeria.
Libya shuts border with Tunisia.
Egypt to give Saudi Arabia two Red Sea islands. Egyptian president attacked over Red Sea islands transfer to Saudi Arabia.
EUROPE
Macedonia calls on Greece to prevent migrant riots. Migrant crisis: Greece brands Macedonian reaction 'deplorable'.
EU to make big firms come clean on tax.
Ukraine’s Parliament Speaker submits proposal for new government. Top finance job still unclear in new Ukraine government.
Ukraine 'very volatile' after PM resignation, says Council of Europe.
Suicide bombers target Russia's Stavropol: Interfax. 3 gunmen killed in botched attack on Russian police station.
Hit by Panama row, UK's Cameron announces new tax evasion law.
Germany says examining Turkish request to prosecute satirist.
AMERICAS
Trump cries foul over process as he presses campaign forward.
Obama admits worst mistake of his presidency.
Brazil protests expected before impeachment vote. Brazil deploying troops, barricades before impeachment votes.
Peru election goes to run-off; Fujimori vulnerable despite lead.
Venezuela's cellphone providers suspend international calls.
Canada's New Democrats reject Mulcair leadership in party vote.
State of emergency declared over suicide epidemic in Canadian First Nation community. Canadian Attawapiskat First Nation suicide emergency.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Brussels terror cell 'planned to attack Euro 2016 tournament'.
Revelation on Brussels attackers fuels fears of new assaults.
ISIS 'sends large number of experienced terrorists to northern Libya to carry out major attack on oil wells'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Swiss banks face scrutiny over Panama Papers.
Daily Mail confims talks with potential Yahoo bidders.
World Bank lending at record since aftermath of financial crisis.
IMF supports move to negative rates by some central banks.
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