Guardian: Israeli military strikes Iranian targets inside Syria
Damascus rocked by explosions on second night of attacks, reportedly killing 11
A second night of Israeli airstrikes have hit targets inside Syria in a tit-for-tat exchange that included the launch of a medium-range missile from the outskirts of Damascus towards the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
The sharp increase in tensions between Israel and Syria, and its key backer, Iran, comes at a time when the security situation in Syria is rapidly changing owing to the recently announced US troop drawdown and a jockeying for influence on all sides.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel strikes Iran's elite forces in Syria. Israel launches air strikes against Iranian forces in Syria.
Turkey ready to take over Syria's Manbij, Erdogan tells Trump.
Saudi-led coalition's planes pound Yemen's capital.
Beirut summit: Arab leaders agree 29-item economic agenda.
Pompeo: US 'absolutely not' getting out of the Middle East.
Qatar says Gaza payouts on track after delay over border violence.
Israel's PM Netanyahu signs deals with Chad's President Deby.
ASIA
Second Trump-Kim summit to take place in Vietnam: report.
Trump says 'a lot of progress' with North Korea but economic sanctions to stay in place.
Report finds another undisclosed North Korea missile site, says there are 19 more.
Taliban says it pulls out of peace talks after refusing to release U.S. professor.
Philippines' Muslim region votes on new autonomy law. Philippines holds autonomy referendum in restive Mindanao.
China confirms birth of gene-edited babies, blames scientist He Jiankui for breaking rules.
China's birth rate falls to historic low.
AFRICA
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa ends foreign tour early amid domestic turmoil. Zimbabwe opposition accuses government of brutal crackdown.
Congo's Martin Fayulu declares himself president, top court sides with Felix Tshisekedi.
Libya: reconciliation conference delay could fuel military solution.
Sudan president defiant as deadly protests continue.
10 UN peacekeepers killed in Mali terrorist attack.
Kenyans face up to 'homegrown' threat after hotel attack.
170 migrants feared dead after two shipwrecks in Mediterranean.
EUROPE
EU hits Russians, Syria with sanctions over chemical weapons.
No second vote on Brexit deal likely before February, says No 10.
Theresa May demands concessions from the EU as she abandons cross-party Brexit talks.
Police link N. Ireland car bomb to 'New IRA'.
Salisbury poisoning: EU sanctions Russian suspects.
Germany deports record number of refugees to other EU states.
Germany sanctions Iranian airline over spying claims.
Polish PM calls for respect in public life after mayor slain.
AMERICAS
Kamala Harris announces presidential campaign.
'Mexico is doing NOTHING': Trump hits out at incoming caravans, days after the largest single group of migrants of 376 Central Americans entered the U.S. through burrow holes under the border wall.
Trump says he's 'still thinking' about Pelosi's request to postpone State of the Union.
Venezuelan soldiers steal weapons and call for coup against President Maduro on social media before being swiftly arrested.
ELN claims responsibility for Bogota car bomb that killed 20 at a police academy. Colombia's ELN rebels claim deadly police academy attack.
Colombia protest: Thousands march for peace after cadet killings.
Death toll in Mexico gasoline pipeline explosion rises to 85.
Nicaraguan journalist flees to Costa Rica after police raid newsroom.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda-linked militants kill 10 U.N. peacekeepers in Mali.
Experts warn of persistent ISIS threat after suicide bombing.
US has increased military intervention against al-Shabab.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oxfam releases global inequality report amid ongoing controversy.
International Monetary Fund update points to continuing global slowdown.
Huawei's CEO threatens to axe 'mediocre' staff after global security worries.
Chinese outbound projects plunge, investors pull back from US.
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