The Guardian: Thousands gather for funeral of Hezbollah's Mustafa Badreddine
Lebanese group buries its military commander in Beirut as it investigates his death in large explosion in Syria
Hezbollah says it will soon reveal who it believes killed its military commander, Mustafa Badreddine, in a large explosion in Syria, the biggest blow to the militant Lebanese group in the past eight years.
Ahead of the findings of an investigation launched by Hezbollah members at the scene of the explosion near Damascus airport, leaders of the political bloc cum powerful militia were on Friday already pointing the finger of blame at Israel.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria aid convoy denied entry to besieged suburb of Darayya.
Report: Rebels may have used chemical weapons in Aleppo.
Suicide and gun attacks kill at least 16 in Iraq.
Australian security worker killed near Baghdad embassy.
Persecuted Yazidis call for international recognition of crimes against them.
Eight Turkish soldiers, 22 militants killed as violence widens in southeast.
Leading Hezbollah commander and key Israel target killed in Syria. Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddin killed in Syria. Hezbollah killing: Thousands mourn Badreddine at Beirut funeral.
Yemen peace talks progress in Kuwait.
Saudi Arabia, Iran trade blame over failed Hajj talks.
‘Scared to death’ of US retaliation, Europe shuns trade with Iran.
ASIA
Exclusive: U.S. to renew most Myanmar sanctions with changes to aid business.
China using 'coercive tactics' in South China Sea: Pentagon.
Report: China has reclaimed 3,200 acres in South China Sea.
Border fencing escalates Pakistan-Afghanistan tension.
China says hopes U.S., Vietnam ties benefit regional peace.
China, U.S. vie for supporters before South China Sea ruling.
China charges Hu Jintao aide Ling Jihua with corruption.
Christians in a Pakistani village threatened: 'Convert or Leave'.
Myanmar military says it gets along with Suu Kyi's new government.
Hiroshima to open up its horrors to Barack Obama during historic visit.
Personal data of Chinese elites purportedly leaked on Twitter.
AFRICA
Boko Haram may be sending fighters to Islamic State in Libya: U.S. officials.
Blast hits Chevron oil facility in Nigeria's Delta: security source.
French president marks end to C. African Republic mission.
North Korea sent arms and military trainers to Congo, U.N. report says.
Kenya security forces kill 10, arrest 36 in operation against Islamists.
DR Congo police disperse thousands of opposition rally.
Boko Haram ‘on the defensive’ as U.S., allies prepare to escalate fight.
EU mission 'failing' to disrupt people-smuggling from Libya.
US Treasury sanctions Libyan politician.
Rwanda dismisses U.N. experts' charge that it aided Burundi rebels.
Nigeria hopes U.S. will sell it aircraft to fight Boko Haram.
Somalia protests against Kenyan plan to close refugee camp.
South Africa gold miners to sue over lung disease.
Egypt 'suppressing truth' over hidden chambers in Tutankhamun’s tomb.
EUROPE
Macedonian vote set to be postponed: opposition leader.
Russian media resignations follow increased pressure.
Putin: NATO’s missile shield complex activation in Romania complicates global situation. Putin: Russia will consider tackling NATO missile defense threat.
Germany says Russia probably behind cyber attack on Bundestag. German intelligence agency warns of Russian cyber sabotage.
Ceasefire violations reported on both sides of Karabakh conflict.
IMF says Brexit 'pretty bad to very, very bad'.
'Dramatic' drop in migrant arrivals to Greece: officials. Migrants are avoiding Greece in effort to reach Europe.
Over 100 arrested on terror charges in France this year: Minister.
Almost two thirds of Germans believe Islam 'does not belong in Germany,' poll finds.
AMERICAS
Venezuela looters target chicken, flour amid worsening shortages. US officials: Venezuelan president's hold on power weakening.
Obama, Nordic leaders press Russia during White House summit.
Obama hosts summit of Nordic leaders at White House. Russia tops agenda for White House visit by Nordic leaders.
Brazil's new defense minister says Rio Games first priority.
Brazil impeachment: New leader Temer calls for trust. Brazil's interim President Michel Temer vows to restore economic growth.
'No injustice is more devastating': Dilma Rousseff condemns rivals' 'treachery'.
Brazil faces slew of problems ahead of Olympics opening ceremony.
Canada's Trudeau to tour Alberta oil town ravaged by wildfire.
Mexico warns of repercussions if remittances are blocked.
FBI director: No ‘external deadline’ for probe involving Clinton emails.
Kerry heads to Mideast, Europe, Asia with Syria on his mind.
US public schools must allow transgender students' bathroom choice.
Susannah Mushatt Jones, last US woman born in 19th Century, dies.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
UN alarmed about Boko Haram ties to IS.
U.S. targets Islamic State with 21 strikes: statement.
Bosnia police arrest five, seize arms intended for Islamists in Sweden.
Osama bin Laden's young son is reportedly being groomed to take over Al Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
OPEC signals greater oil glut in 2016 as its output surges.
U.S. Fed Chairwoman Yellen doesn’t rule out negative rates in letter to congressman.
Money transfer supervisor warns new cyberattack made on unnamed bank.
Apple invests in Chinese Uber rival Didi Chuxing.
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