CNN: US accuses Russia of blocking efforts to halt Eastern Ghouta bloodshed
The United States has accused Russia of blocking efforts to halt bloodshed in Eastern Ghouta as the Syrian regime continues to pound the rebel-held enclave outside Damascus.
Deputy US Ambassador to the United Nations Kelley Currie told the UN Security Council on Thursday that the US was ready to vote on a resolution for a ceasefire in the besieged region "right here and right now."
A draft resolution put forward by Sweden and Kuwait on Wednesday called for a 30-day halt in the fighting to allow for critical aid deliveries and medical evacuations.
But the UN appeared deadlocked over calling for the temporary ceasefire, and it was unclear whether the resolution would be put to a vote.
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MIDDLE EAST
World leaders urge Syria cease-fire as fighting escalates.
Air strikes again hit Syria's Ghouta, U.N. considers ceasefire resolution.
Crisis in Syria's eastern Ghouta has 'intensified dramatically'.
Kurdish YPG militia says Syrian army must come help stop Turkey.
Protest in Istanbul against bloodshed in Syria's E.Ghouta.
Russia calls on Jordan to help stabilize Syrian 'safe' zones.
Fear of war looms over Syria neighbours, Iran says.
Russia opposes U.S. bid to condemn Iran over supply of Yemeni arms.
Iran says may withdraw from nuclear deal if banks continue to stay away.
Thousands of Gazans rush to border as Egypt opens crossing.
ASIA
Seychelles swaps debt for groundbreaking marine protection.
North Korea says U.N. chief 'picking a quarrel' with sanctions remarks.
North Korean closing Olympics delegation includes man blamed for deadly sinking.
At least 10 dead after insurgent attack, roadside blast in Afghanistan.
China probes report of possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea.
Cambodian PM Hun Sen threatens to 'beat up' protesters outside ASEAN-Australia Summit. Cambodian PM vows to 'shame' Australia if pressured over politics.
Scenarios abound for Japan getting dragged into a US-China conflict: expert.
Pakistan Supreme Court bans ex-PM from leading his party.
Pakistan tight-lipped on Saudi Arabia troop mission.
AFRICA
Congolese refugees killed in rations protest: Rwandan police.
Sub-Saharan Africa 'most corrupt in the world'.
Anger in Nigerian village as girls still missing after Boko Haram attack.
Nigeria rescues 76 schoolgirls after Boko Haram attack, others missing. 'Some rescued' after attack on girls' school in Nigeria.
Boko Haram jihadists kill 7 in Cameroon, Chad.
Ethiopia reveals details of 6-month state of emergency.
African refugees on hunger strike in Israel.
Africa's 'lion economies' growth exceeds forecasts.
Cape Town's 'Day Zero' pushed to July.
EUROPE
Dutch parliament recognizes 1915 Armenian massacre as genocide.
Turkey says won’t allow ‘one-sided’ gas search off Cyprus.
Italian far-left protesters scuffle with police as election tensions rise.
Man dies in grenade attack on US embassy in Montenegro. Grenade thrown at US Embassy in Montenegro, attacker blows himself up.
Angela Merkel: New German coalition deal will be good for EU.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny detained in Moscow.
Basque group ETA to end their 'role' in Spain soon.
Latvia scrambles to limit bank scandal fallout.
Cyprus accuses Turkey of obstructing gas exploration.
Novartis case: Greek MPs to probe alleged bribery.
AMERICAS
New charges brought against ex-Trump campaign associates.
Trump considers pulling ICE out of California to let the state learn.
Trump says arming some teachers would stop shootings 'instantly'.
Trump hears emotional pleas from school shooting survivors, families.
US doing little to combat Russia meddling in next elections.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro calls for snap election amid possible opposition boycott.
How Venezuelans stave off hunger amidst a food crisis (Video).
Canada rescinds invitation to Sikh militant to dine with Trudeau.
Justin Trudeau's 'Bollywood' wardrobe amuses Indians.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US military says another drone strike in Somalia kills 4 extremists.
US says 3 militants killed in Somalia strike.
ISIS calls on fanatics to 'burn America', attack London and target Russian political and religious leaders in propaganda showing a militant in front of Big Ben and Putin in crosshairs.
Boko Haram: Profile of a jihadist threat.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Industrials companies drive US stock indexes mostly higher.
Ford executive leaves over inappropriate behaviour.
Conservative Twitter users lose thousands of followers, mass purge of bots suspected [updated].
Saudi Arabia to invest $64bn in entertainment.
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