Reuters: U.N. chief opens Yemen talks, Saudi-led planes bomb capital
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched Yemen peace talks in Geneva on Monday with a call for a humanitarian truce after warplanes from a Saudi-led Arab coalition pounded the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa overnight.
More than 2,600 people have been killed since the coalition began military operations in March to stop the Iranian-backed Houthi militia moving on Aden and to shore up embattled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, then in the southern city.
MIDDLE EAST
Kurdish forces say have seized Syrian town on Turkish border from Islamic State.
Syrian Kurds seize control of main road, encircle Islamic State town: spokesman.
Syrian rebels accuse Kurds of deliberately displacing Arabs.
U.S.-led forces launch 16 air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq.
Egypt extends opening of Rafah border crossing to Palestinians for 2 days.
Israeli probe says Gaza offensive lawful and legitimate.
Saudi Arabia beheads 100th person this year.
ASIA
Singapore: US credibility on the line over trade pact.
In Myanmar's election year, radical Buddhism heightens tension.
Police: Missing Malaysian tanker likely hijacked by pirates.
Afghanistan forces face surge of foreign fighters.
Vietnam, Chinese boats clash near disputed South China Sea Isles.
China to Japan: Stay out of South China Sea.
Hong Kong police arrest nine over 'bomb-making plot'.
North Korea soldier walks over DMZ and defects.
India tries to assuage Myanmar after cross-border raid boasts.
Mers death toll rises to 16 in South Korea outbreak.
AFRICA
Foreign investment in Africa surged in 2014: report.
Tunisia policemen killed in clashes with jihadists.
Wanted Sudan leader Bashir flies out of South Africa. Sudan's Bashir leaves South Africa despite court order.
Boko Haram suspected in suicide bomb attacks that killed 23 in Chad.Suicide bombers hit police HQ in Chad's capital.
Somali Islamists attack Kenya military base, 11 militants, two soldiers dead. Kenya official: Al-Shabab commander killed in attack of army. Briton among al-Shabab fighters killed in Kenya, tests expected to confirm.
Two blasts in northeast Nigeria's Potiskum kill 10.
Libyan Islamists claim to drive Islamic State from port stronghold.
Egypt: 'New' Suez Canal to open Aug. 6.
Rwanda's ruling party says wants Kagame to run for third term.
Trial of 'Terminator' warlord will open in Hague, not DR Congo.
EUROPE
French president in Algeria discusses terrorism, economy.
Greece crisis: PM Tsipras tells creditors to 'get real'. Greece, creditors dig in after debt talks founder.
Russia says will retaliate if U.S. weapons stationed on its borders.
Security agency wars add to Ukraine's spreading woes.
Ukraine's artillery duels again take toll on civilians.
East Ukrainians stage rare rally against rebel command.
Donetsk People’s Republic will never be part of Ukraine – leader.
Kiev digs 100 kilometers of anti-tank ditches on border with Russia — PM.
Pro-Europe, pro-Russia camps split vote in Moldova's local elections.
France and Italy clash as migrant standoff opens EU rift.
Italy threatens EU: 'Sort out migrant mess you caused or get hurt’. Rome feels pressure of migration buildup with makeshift refugee camp.
Macedonia protest: Albanians march in Skopje.
Search on for people, zoo animals missing in Georgia flood.
British royals mark 800th anniversary of world-changing Magna Carta.
Zoo animals may still be at large in Tbilisi after devastating Georgia floods; death toll rises to 14.
Pope's stance leaks; calls for urgent action on environment.
AMERICAS
Jeb Bush announces White House bid, saying ‘America deserves better.’
Gallup poll: Americans now less likely to think the war in Iraq was a ‘mistake’.
Haitians scramble for legal residency in Dominican Republic.
US Venezuela talks take place in Haiti despite tensions.
Guyana to seek help from United Nations for ending escalating border dispute with Venezuela.
Mexico election body confirms election tally signaling PRI win.
Rebel attacks on oil sites threaten peace talks in Colombia.
Marquitos: Colombian ELN commander 'killed by army'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Mokhtar Belmokhtar: Top Islamist 'killed' in US strike. Questions linger on whether U.S. strike killed veteran Algerian jihadist.
Homeland Security chair: Obama's Guantanamo transfer 'reckless'.
Islamic State teenager said to be UK's youngest suicide bomber.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
World's biggest wine fair eyes Africa's new tipplers.
Fed on track for September rate hike as economy picks up: Reuters poll.
Airbus to build giant satellite network.
Inconclusive fast-track vote in US Congress leaves Trans-Pacific Trade pact talks in limbo.
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