Voice of America: NATO, Turkey in 'Solidarity' on IS, PKK Strikes
ISTANBUL — The Turkish military says it launched a new round of airstrikes on Islamic State group (IS) militants and rebel Kurdish bases in northern Iraq on Tuesday.
Two F-16 jets also hit positions belonging to the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in southeast Turkey, hours after NATO voiced unequivocal support for Ankara's response to what it called "terrorism" within its own borders.
There were no reports of fresh strikes on Islamic State positions in Syria, which began in parallel with Turkish attacks on the PKK Saturday.
MIDDLE EAST
Erdogan says Kurdish peace talks impossible to continue. Air strikes kill off hopes of end to Turkey's 'endless war'. Fighting between Turkey and Kurds escalate amid NATO unease.
Obama denies sacrificing Kurds to gain Turkey’s help in Islamic State fight.
Big rebel attack in Syria targets area vital to Assad.
Syrian forces, Kurds push Islamic State out of Hasaka city: monitor.
US rules out military solution to topple Assad - State Department official.
Iraqi militia leader says U.S. not serious about fighting Islamic State.
Iran minister says nuclear deal will create 'opportunities' to work with US against Islamic State.
Attack halts flow in natural gas pipeline from Iran to Turkey.
Airstrikes and clashes shatter truce in Yemen.
In Yemen, pro-government troops besiege rebel military base.
13 million people in Yemen struggling to find enough to eat, Oxfam says.
Bahrain police officers killed in bomb attack. Bomb kills two policemen in worst Bahrain bombing in months. Bahrain links explosives in Tuesday bombing to Iran: state news agency.
ASIA
Taliban makes Afghan battlefield gains.
China's stock market remains jittery after greatest losses since 2007.
Taliban make gains across 3 provinces in Afghanistan.
Central Asia crackdown on militant Islam risks backlash.
China conducts air, sea drills in South China Sea.
North Korea orders house-to-house searches to confiscate banned music.
Thailand dismisses US criticism over human trafficking and slavery.
Rajapaksa 'ready for struggle' in Sri Lanka comeback bid.
AFRICA
South Sudan displeased at non-invitation to Obama meeting.
Barack Obama: I just don't understand African leaders who cling to power. Obama warns on Africa leaders refusing to step down.
At least 25 people killed by militants in Nigeria's northeast.
Benghazi suicide bomber kills three Libyan soldiers, wounds 11: medic.
Moammar Gadhafi's son Saif al-Islam sentenced to death in Libya.
Former Nigerian minister 'stole $6bn of public money'.
Deadly terrorist attack in Somalia hits Chinese embassy.
Hunter who paid $55G to kill Cecil the lion ID'd as American dentist.
EUROPE
More than 2,000 migrants try to enter Channel Tunnel in France.
Denials fly in war of nerves over Greek debt talks.
OSCE mission to Ukraine seeks safe access to conflict area in east.
Accession of Ukraine, Georgia to NATO will have catastrophic consequences — Russia’s envoy.
France to decide on Russia warship deal 'in coming weeks'.
Kiev and the rebels agree that Ukraine divided cannot stand.
Swedish military investigating video of possible sunken Russian submarine.
Daily chart: Europe's long-term unemployed.
AMERICAS
Venezuela's Maduro in US to seek UN help with Guyana. UN to form mission to deal with Venezuela, Guyana dispute: Maduro.
As peace talks advance, Colombia struggles to find its missing.
Petition to pardon Edward Snowden rejected by Obama administration.
Kerry: Nuclear deal not intended to 'reform' Iran regime.
CNN/ORC poll: Majority wants U.S. Congress to reject Iran deal.
Kerry warns Congress scrapping Iran deal would mean path to nuclear weapon.
Colombia searches dozens of bodies at Medellin landfill site.
Cuba removed from US human trafficking list.
El Salvador bus drivers go on strike as gang violence surges.
Obama: 'I think if I ran again I could win'.
IOC expects U.S. 2024 bid despite Boston pullout.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Struggles push IS to look for alliances.
Obama aide outlines plan to close Gitmo.
White House prepares to relocate some Gitmo prisoners to US soil.
White House eyes $465M for African counterterror efforts.
F.B.I. emphasizes speed as ISIS exhorts individuals to attack.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global markets steady despite further falls in Chinese shares.
Texas on track to beat 1972 oil production record.
Apple 'fake factory' raided in China.
Oil prices sent close to six-month lows by China rout.
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