United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura attends a news conference during the Intra Syria talks at the U.N. offices in Geneva, Switzerland, May 19, 2017. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo
Reuters: U.N. lauds U.S.-Russian truce in Syria, but warns on partition risk
Agreements to de-escalate the fighting in Syria could simplify the conflict and help to stabilise the country, but such accords must be an interim measure and avoid partition, U.N. envoy Staffan de Mistura told a news conference on Monday.
Speaking at the start of five days of peace talks in Geneva, de Mistura said discussions were being held in Amman to monitor implementation of a ceasefire for southwest Syria brokered by the United States and Russia, the first peacemaking effort of the war by the U.S. government under President Donald Trump.
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MIDDLE EAST
Trump congratulates Iraqi PM on Mosul 'victory'.
Iraqi declares ‘total victory’ over Islamic State in Mosul.
Battle for Mosul: Iraqi troops clearing last IS militants.
As ISIS "sleepers" hunted in Mosul, focus shifts to Raqqa.
Iraq PM Haider al-Abadi declares Mosul victory over 'Islamic State'.
War has cost $226 billion to Syria economy: World Bank.
Battle to retake Raqqa a desperate house-to-house fight.
U.S.-Russian ceasefire deal holding in southwest Syria.
UN food agency warns Yemen on brink of famine.
Tillerson heads to Gulf to help resolve GCC row.
Turkish citizens march against Erdogan's government. Turks stage largest show of opposition against Erdoğan government in years.
Turkey minister barred from Austria rally for failed coup anniversary.
ASIA
Tensions on the boil as 7 Hindu pilgrims are killed by militants in Indian Kashmir and thousands flee their homes in Pakistani Kashmir after continued shelling.
US pressures Myanmar to accept UN rights probe.
Diplomats: US drafts new sanctions resolution against NKorea.
North Korea warns of nuclear 'tipping point' over US-South Korea bomber drill.
Pakistan court resumes Sharif 'corruption' hearings.
Death toll at 21 after floods, landslides hit Japan.
Kim Jong Un commemorates death anniversary of North Korea founder.
Duterte's popularity on the line in southern Philippine conflict.
Populist business tycoon inaugurated as Mongolia’s president.
Embassy warns Chinese in India to be vigilant.
Afghan students denied US visa to attend robot competition.
Hospital: Ailing China Nobel laureate in critical condition.
AFRICA
Mauritania opposition vows to boycott president's referendum.
Fighting persists east of Libya's capital, residents displaced: town official.
Grenade kills eight in northern Burundi bar.
Vote to replace Kabila 'probably not possible' in 2017. DR Congo opposition decries Kabila election delay as 'declaration of war'.
Sudan hopes Trump takes 'courageous' decision to lift sanctions.
Number of Nigerian refugees spiral as herdsmen disputes surge.
Zambian opposition rails against emergency powers.
Bodies of 19 Egyptian migrants found in Libyan desert.
EUROPE
EU parliament threatens veto on Brexit over citizens’ rights. EU parliament condemns UK Brexit proposals on citizen rights.
Britain's arms exports to Saudi 'lawful': court.
G20 violence in Hamburg: German leaders outraged. German minister seeks more EU cooperation after G-20 riot.
At G20, Merkel leads chorus of critics upset at U.S. withdrawal from Paris climate accord.
US sanctions against Russia over Ukraine and Syria to remain.
Ukraine says it will focus on reforms, not NATO membership.
Turkey tells Cyprus not to take unilateral measures, including on energy.
Paris flooding: Record rainfall hits French capital.
AMERICAS
PR specialist says set up meeting between Trump's son, Russian lawyer at a client's request.
Trump backtracks on cyber unit with Russia after harsh criticism.
Trump: US must work with Russia, move past election issues.
Trump defends decision to have Ivanka sit in for him at G-20.
Opposition supporters mark 100 days of protests.
Venezuelan opposition leader released from prison, on house arrest.
Venezuela Catholic Church: Maduro turning country into dictatorship.
In Mexico, massacre of family underlines surging violence.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Chronology of the Islamic State group.
ISIS, despite heavy losses, still inspires global attacks.
Saudi Arabia exports extremism to many countries - including Germany, study says.
Trump officials signal intent to begin refilling Guantanamo.
US laptop ban lifted on Kuwait Airways and Royal Jordanian.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global stocks mostly rise, shrugging off fractious G20 meeeting.
US legislators call on SEC to reject Chinese takeover of Chicago Stock Exchange.
Winter is always coming for economy on ‘Game of Thrones.
Global stocks start week solidly as US earnings loom.
Oil, gas key to world energy for 'decades to come': Saudi Aramco boss.
Apple’s iTunes falls short in battle for video viewers.
2 comments:
WNU. No comments? Very irregular. I'm guessing Glenn Gould? It's a happy day! A bottle of wine for dinner! Maybe two! On Trumps account?
Thanks Aaron. Nothing special. I am just focused on another project now and helping the GF's daughter do the necessary paperwork to get a bursary for university. This September will be her first year at Queens University in Ontario.
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