The Guardian: Turkey says Kurdish peace process impossible as Nato meets
President Erdoğan calls for politicians with links to ‘terrorist groups’ to be stripped of immunity from prosecution
The president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has said it is impossible to continue a peace process with Kurdish militants and urged parliament to strip politicians with links to “terrorist groups” of their immunity from prosecution.
His comments came as Nato envoys met in Brussels to discuss the crisis in Syria and Iraq in a special session requested by Turkey.
MIDDLE EAST
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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