World News Briefs -- June 10, 2016 (Evening Edition)

A U.S. fighter, who is fighting alongside with Syria Democratic Forces (SDF), carries his national flag as he stands with SDF fighters in northern province of Raqqa, Syria May 27, 2016. REUTERS/Rodi Said

Reuters: Syrian government, U.S.-backed fighters advance against Islamic Sate

Syrian government troops backed by Russia and fighters backed by the United States made separate advances against Islamic State on Friday, gaining ground in new offensives that have put unprecedented pressure on the self-declared caliphate.

In neighboring Iraq, government troops also fought for territory in an Islamic State bastion near Baghdad. There was no confirmation of an Iraqi media report that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had been wounded in U.S.-led air strikes.

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MIDDLE EAST

Islamic State has lost this much territory in Iraq and Syria this year.

Iraq special forces 3km from Fallujah centre.

Exclusive: Syria requiring released prisoners to join army, opposition says.

Syria conflict: 'Barrel bombs dropped on Darayya' after aid delivery.

Russia says Al Nusra shelling military, civilian areas in Aleppo.

U.S.-backed forces cut off all routes into IS-held Manbij: Syrian Observatory.

Istanbul bombing: Kurdish TAK claims responsibility. Istanbul attack: Kurdish group claims deadly car-bombing.

Kurdish group warns tourists that Turkey is no longer safe.

Israel closes border for all Palestinians after Tel Aviv shooting.

ASIA

Officials: White House OKs expanded Afghanistan airstrikes.

Bangladesh arrests 900 in crackdown on Islamist militants.

South Korea sends military boats to repel Chinese fishermen. South Korea, U.N. Command join patrols to halt illegal Chinese fishing.

Kazakh security forces kill five suspected militants In Aqtobe.

Kazakh President blames attacks on radical islamists.

Khmer Rouge prison chief: I was ordered to exterminate everybody.

Incoming Philippine minister rules out bilateral talks with China before tribunal decision.

Russia will not get involved in South China Sea territorial disputes — diplomat.

Police: Hindu monastery worker hacked to death in Bangladesh.

India road crashes kill 146,133 people in 2015.

AFRICA

Libya unity forces in street battles with IS in Sirte.

Libyan forces seize key points from the Islamic State around Sirte. IS militants retreat from Libya bastion as militias advance.

Nigerian militants claim fresh attack on oil pipeline. Nigerian official confirms attack on ENI pipeline in Niger Delta.

Amnesty accuses Nigerian army of killing at least 17 unarmed Biafran separatists. Nigeria army 'killed Biafra protesters'. Military sweep in Nigeria's Delta risks fuelling more dissent.

Uganda says to withdraw troops hunting rebels in Central African Republic.

Dadaab camp refugees offered cash to return to Somalia.

South Sudan's Machar denies opposing War Crimes Court.

Extradited Eritrean man says he is not smuggling kingpin.

EUROPE

Russia: We will respond to entry of U.S. naval vessel into Black Sea.

Croatian PM refuses to resign despite coalition party pressure.

Brussels bombings: Fresh arrest over metro and airport attacks.

White House aide says deal to end Ukraine conflict possible by year's end.

Thousands protest armed OSCE mission in eastern Ukraine.

France Euro 2016: Hollande warns unions against disrupting tournament. France to use military if needed to get trains running.

Poland approves closer surveillance of foreigners ahead of NATO summit, pope visit.

Fight over Ramadan led to blaze at German refugee center: prosecutor.

Podemos gains as Spain launches new election campaign.

UK Oil sector job losses 'to reach 120,000 by end of year'.

Queen's 90th birthday: St Paul's service marks Queen's 'faithful devotion'.

AMERICAS

'Ali! Ali!': The world says goodbye to The Greatest. Muhammad Ali funeral: Thousands say goodbye to cortege. Final tribute to 'The Greatest' unfolds in Muhammad Ali's hometown.

Peru's Fujimori vows to lead opposition in sour concession. Keiko Fujimori concedes defeat in Peru presidential vote. Peru election: Kuczynski wins, but Fujimori has yet to concede. Electoral authorities: Pedro Pablo Kuczynski wins majority of votes in Peru presidential election.

'At the limit,' Mexico buckles under migrant surge to U.S..

U.S. approves flights to Cuba by six American carriers.

Democrats searching for unity as Clinton locks up nomination. Democrats united behind Clinton, GOP divided on Trump.

Brazil's Rousseff calls for referendum on early elections.

Chilean student march ends with scuffles, church desecration.

Argentine airport workers to begin 48-hour strike on Friday.

Nicaragua hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda calls for genocide in new video.


U.S., Iraqi officials can't confirm report Islamic State leader wounded.

ISIS might not be so broke after all.

US Treasury official: Gulf states moving to cut off terrorist financing.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Exclusive: Amazon is preparing to launch streaming music service - sources.

U.S. household net worth rose to $88.1 trillion in first quarter: Fed. 76 million Americans are struggling financially or just getting by.

Legal fight brews over sales of Havana Club Rum.

Eurozone banks hit by bad debts.