Reuters: Iceland's leader resigns, first casualty of Panama Papers
Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson is to resign, his party said on Tuesday, becoming the first casualty of leaked documents from a Panamanian law firm which have shone a spotlight on the finances of an array of politicians and public figures worldwide.
The Panama Papers showed the premier's wife owned an offshore company with big claims on Icelandic banks, infuriating many in his country who joined mass street protests calling for him to resign.
The more than 11.5 million documents, leaked from the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, have caused public outrage over how the world's rich and powerful are able to stash their wealth and avoid taxes while many people suffer austerity and hardship.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia's Lavrov meets with UN envoy over Syrian peace talks. Russia pledges full support for U.N.-brokered Syria peace talks.
Kerry: Syria talks to test if Assad can negotiate in good faith.
Syrian army presses ahead with offensive against ISIS. Islamic State suffers more reversals in Syria.
Destruction, razed monastery left behind by IS in Syria town.
Syria monitor: hardline rebels shoot down warplane south of Aleppo.
Syria war: IS 'used mustard gas' on Assad troops.
Iraqi forces enter IS-held Hit, thousands flee fighting.
Iraqi forces kill 150 Islamic State fighters near Fallujah, Army says.
Kurdish military leader supports Sunnis in quest to oust Islamic State.
Turkey hits PKK targets in Iraq: military.
Turkey 'detains dozens' in new sweep against Erdogan foe supporters.
Saudi Arabia pushes austerity to mitigate latest oil woes.
Saudi Arabia closes its ports to Iranian oil.
Former Yemen Prime Minister rejects sacking by president.
ASIA
White House clarifies Obama stand on ‘nuclear South Asia’.
Afghan warlord changes his conditions for peace with Kabul.
North Korea can put nuclear warhead on mid-range missile: South.
North Korea releases video showing rocket attack on presidential building in Seoul, warning 'everything will be turned to ashes'.
China restricts North Korea trade over nuclear tests.
Rights groups slam Thailand junta order granting policing powers to military.
Myanmar parliament approves Aung San Suu Kyi 'PM-like' role.
Vietnam warns of dire impact from planned Mekong dams.
Pakistan and Afghanistan join forces to wipe out polio.
John Kerry to make historic visit to Hiroshima memorial.
Helen Clark, former New Zealand PM, enters race for UN secretary general.
Pakistan PM forms commission to probe 'Panama Papers' allegations.
AFRICA
South African parliament rejects motion to remove president. South Africa's Zuma defeats impeachment vote.
Intl court dismisses case against Kenya’s deputy president.
AU mission says several al Shabaab commanders killed in Somalia.
Congo opposition calls on government to end 'war operations'.
Former militiamen attacked a military position and burned police stations in the Republic of Congo's capital early Monday.
Final results: Republic of Congo's president is re-elected.
Algerian army kills four Islamists near Tunisian border.
Food gap widens in conflict-stricken South Sudan – UN assessment.
Italy warns Egypt it expects truth about death of student.
EUROPE
First victim of the Panama Papers: Iceland's prime minister QUITS two days after it emerged his family had hidden millions through tax haven – while his country's financial system collapsed.
Tensions run high between Azerbaijan, Armenia despite truce.
Parties to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict reach agreement to cease hostilities. Nagorno-Karabakh Army says received order to stop fire.
Anger simmers as Greek islands adapt to migrant deal.
EU, Greece processing detainees ahead of next deportations.
Half a million migrants who have arrived in Germany in the last 18 months have failed to register with authorities 'and are either working illegally or engaged in criminality'.
Ukraine: Conflict brings hunger crisis.
Ukraine's fiscal service will look into President's offshore assets.
Putin orders creation of National Guard to fight terrorism, organized crime.
EU says its citizens spend over $27 billion a year on drugs.
AMERICAS
Wisconsin voters poised to foil Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton. Clinton, Trump lead in California polls.
Venezuela electoral body hinders opposition push to remove Maduro.
Argentina opposition attack president on Panama Papers.
Panama rejects money-launder label following documents leak.
“Venezuela” shows up on 241,000 documents in the Panama Papers.
Donald Trump would 'cut off cash to Mexico' to pay for border wall.
Brazil attorney general makes final plea against Rousseff impeachment. No cabinet reshuffle before Brazil impeachment vote: Rousseff.
Leaked UN report faults sanitation at Haiti bases at time of cholera outbreak.
U.S. trade deficit widens, but rising exports offer hope.
California, New York enact US-highest $15 minimum wages.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Sept 11 case at Guantanamo hits yet another snag.
ISIS use images from Call Of Duty video game depicting the fall of the Eiffel Tower as they threaten London, Berlin and Rome in latest propaganda video.
IS Central Asian recruitment drive a family affair.
US will 'hunt' ISIS chief, 'he will taste justice,' colonel vows.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Exclusive: Pfizer leaning toward abandoning deal with Allergan - source.
Credit Suisse, HSBC dismiss 'Panama Papers' tax avoidance allegations.
IMF Chief urges cooperation to boost global growth.
BP ordered to pay $20bn over 2010 oil spill.
Emerging economies affect global financial changes, warns IMF.
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