BBC: President Obama to boost army advisers in Iraq
The US is to send up to 450 military advisers to Iraq to help train local forces fighting Islamic State, the White House says.
President Obama made the decision following a request from Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi, it said.
The troops will be deployed to the Taqaddum military base in Anbar province. IS seized Ramadi - the capital of Anbar - in May.
It has made gains across the region despite US-led coalition air strikes.
MIDDLE EAST
Obama approves up to 450 additional military personnel for Iraq.
U.S., allies target Islamic State in Iraq with 16 air strikes: military.
Thousands flee into Turkey from Syria as Kurds fight Islamic state.
At least 43 killed in Yemen clashes as parties prepare for talks.
Iran issues warning over Yemen air strikes.
US assures Israel of military assistance over Iran threats.
Backed into corner, Turkey's Erdogan shows hints of compromise.
Next round of Iran nuclear talks 'pretty tough': U.S. official.
ASIA
Indian troops cross into Myanmar to attack rebel bases. India 'attacks rebels in Myanmar'.
As India conducts strikes in Myanmar, Pakistan cautions against cross-border 'adventurism'.
Taliban offensive in Afghanistan strains ties with Islamabad.
North Korea threatens to wage 'cyber war' against US.
Under Kim Jong Un, North Korea faces historic famine as drought threatens crop production.
China military conducts drills near Taiwan, Philippines.
China is silent on Aung San Suu Kyi's first visit.
China expands global fishing fleet.
AFRICA
Suicide bomber targets ancient temple in Egypt's Luxor. Suicide bomber attacks tourist site in Luxor, four Egyptians wounded. Egypt says terror attack foiled at temple in tourist city of Luxor.
Islamic State clashes with rivals in eastern Libya, 20 dead.
U.N. deploys troops, helicopters to back Congo in fight with rebels.
Armed men ambush police base in southern Mali.
Africa creates TFTA - Cape to Cairo free-trade zone.
Burundi opposition figures call for boycott of delayed vote.
Uganda's opposition groups say uniting for 2016 elections.
Hundreds of thousands face starvation in South Sudan: Red Cross.
EUROPE
S&P downgrades Greece, says default likely if no debt deal.
Greece's Tsipras in last-ditch talks with Merkel, Hollande.
As Greece lurches toward default, businesses hit the wall.
Six charts show six months of economic unraveling for Greece.
Eight Ukrainian servicemen killed in past 24 hours: military.
Putin says his talk with Italian premier was about sanctions hindering both economies.
Pope urges Putin to make 'sincere, great effort' for Ukraine peace.
Putin visits Italy, pope as US seeks more Vatican criticism.
Polish PM announces resignations of three ministers, speaker.
JPMorgan warns Brexit could trigger Scottish independence vote.
AMERICAS
Britain's Cameron 'defends Falklands' in clash with Argentina minister.
Manhunt for escaped killers expands to Vermont.
Reports: Obama Secret Service team lacks proper clearance.
U.S. frees hundreds of Cuban criminals because Havana won’t take them back.
Argentina’s President raises eyebrows with claims the country's poverty rate is among lowest in the world.
Venezuela in spat with Guyana over oil exploration.
Venezuela cites Colombia ambassador over former Spanish PM plane use.
In Mexico, illicit poppy 'gardens' feed U.S. demand for heroin.
Guatemala Supreme Court: president impeachment possible.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US rights group seeks hearing for Guantanamo Bay detainee.
Drone strike kills three al-Qaeda suspects in Yemen.
Dozens of US airport workers linked to terror: official.
Thanks to ISIS, the U.S. and al Qaeda are fighting on the same side.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
World Bank sees slower global growth, urges Fed to wait on rates.
Report: Cyber crime fast emerging risk for companies around the world.
Microsoft to sell big-screen Surface Hub for up to $20,000.
U.S. ousts Russia as top world oil, gas producer in BP data.
Fifa bidding process for 2026 World Cup postponed.
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